CT Boat Shows Raises $29,000 for Sails Up 4 Cancer

The 8th Connecticut Spring Boat Show raised over $29,000 for Sails Up 4 Cancer. Funds raised included 50% proceeds from ticket sales, a $3000 anonymous donation, $530 from J. McLaughlin, and over $750 in merchandise sales proceeds.

The three-day event held April 26th 28th at Safe Harbor Essex Island greeted 2500 show attendees. The sunny weekend brought more guests and greater funds raised than last year’s rain-filled event.

“I have to say that what really makes this event special is the number of local businesses and organizations that get involved as either Exhibitors or Sponsors or contributors. But in addition to their involvement, the generosity of everyone with their time and efforts and monetary contributions is really special”, said Ben Cesare, director of the event. “From the Essex Steam Train team aboard Adventure and their 100% donation of the Cocktail Cruise proceeds to the Ferry drivers from Safe Harbor who donated their tips for the weekend, to the teams from Essex Boat Works led by John Lewis, who go all out to make the entrance and parking for the event better each year, and of course the Safe Harbor Essex Island team led by Henry Domenie and Adam Yaegar who again, make the Island more attractive each year. I think the Town of Essex should be very proud of all that gets done to show off this great venue and event.”

The show is a production of WindCheck Magazine and hosted by Safe Harbor Essex Island. Show sponsors include Essex Boat Works, Maritime Insurance International, Surfridge Brewing Co., Mohegan Sun Casino, Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA), Risk Strategies/Gowrie Group, Dryvebox, The Griswold Inn, The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, Experience Essex and Saybrook Point Resort & Marina.