Newport Boat Show Closes

The Newport International Boat Show, owned and produced by Newport Exhibition Group, was held September 13 to 16 in Newport, Rhode Island. The show housed more than 600 exhibitors making it one of the largest in-water boat shows in the country.

This year’s show included new boats and products making their U.S. debut, and for some, their world premiere. A sample of sailboats on display for the first time in the United States include Beneteau’s Figaro 32 and Oceanis 46, Friendship Surfari 50, Hanse 418 and 458, Melges IC 37, Saffier SE 33, Tartan 395, Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 42, X49 and the Zim RS 21. New powerboat debuts include the Back Cove 340, Beneteau Antares 21, 23, and 27, Bertram 61, Cantieri Gagliotta Lobster 35, Eastern Boats Pilot 20, Foiling Ribs Hysucat FR 28 E, Formula 400 SSC, Hinckley Sport Boat 40c and Picnic Boat 40, Oxxean 320 AL, Palm Beach GT-50, Princess V60, Jeanneau NC 33, Southport 33 Dual Console, SW 38 Calvin Beal ‘Star’ and the Tiara 34LS.

In addition, the Newport International Boat Show offered courses aimed at attracting newcomers to boating. The United States Power Squadrons – America’s Boating Club, offered free seminars, and the Confident Captain’s At The Helm program provided on-the-water courses to build skills and confidence.