New England Boston Boat Show 2009
Boston Convention Center Feb 14-22: Silverton Hinkley Luxury Yachts
Jan 11, 2008
Information for the16th Annual Providence Boat Show held at the Rhode Island Convention Center on Jan 29-Feb 1, 2009, can be found by referring to this article.
New England Boat Show
Also known as the Boston Boat Show, this show is a month later this year than in 2008. Don't forget to mark your calendars for February 14th until February 22nd, 2009. Showcased in the new Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, this show promises to be even bigger and better than last year with over 350 exhibitors and 1000 power and sailboats of all sizes and models.
Show Times:
- Saturday, February 14 ~ 10:00am - 9:00pm
- Sunday, February 15~ 11:00am - 7:00pm
- Monday, February 16 ~ Friday, February 20 - Noon - 9:00pm
- Saturday, February 21 ~ 10:00am - 9:00pm
- Sunday, February 22 ~ 11:00am - 6:00pm
Ticket Prices:
- Adults and children over 12 ~ $13.00
- Children 6 ~ 12 ~ $7.00
- Children under 6 are free
Partial List of Boats and Luxury Yachts on Display: Albermarle, Back Cove, Bayliner, Beneteau, Boston Whaler, Catalina Yachts, Cruiser Yachts, Donzi, Formula, Four Winns, Grady White Boats, Hereshoff, Hinckley Yachts, Island Packet Yachts, Jeanneau, Marquis, Meridian Yachts, Palm Beach, Sabre Yachts, Sea Ray, Silverton, Stingray, Tartan and Trophy.
Seminar Highlights: EPIRBS – Types and Capabilities, Basic Radar Fundamentals, Leave The Shore Behind, How To Read A Navigational Chart, Navigating With GPS/Chartplotters, How To Qualify For A Captain's License, Preparing For Your 1 st Weekend Voyage, Preventive Maintenance Basics, Basics Of Docking And Maneuvering, Spring Commissioning Your Marine Engine and Getting The Boat Home When the Captain Becomes Disabled among many others to choose from.
Boston Massachusetts~ Rich in History and Sports
With a population of almost 600,000 - over 4,000,000 in the metropolitan area - Boston is the largest city in New England. It is also rich in history with major events including the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Bunker Hill. Paul Revere made his famous midnight ride here. It is also home to The Boston Red Sox, the Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, the Boston Marathon and the New England Patriots.
Things To Do in Boston:
- New England Aquarium with an Imax theater and a planetarium (617-973-5200)
- Harpoon Brewery offers complimentary tastings. (888-HARPOON)
- Children's Museum 300 Congress St. (617-426-8855)
- Museum of Science (617-723-2500)
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market, shopping galore! (617-523-1300)
- Beacon Hill and Freedom Trail (617-242-5642)
- Ideas for additional activities, reviews and things to do in Boston can be found at TripAdvisor.com
Restaurants in Boston:
- Probably the most popular cuisine in Boston is the succulent seafood and chowder, that and Boston Baked Beans!
- Rated #1 by Trip Advisor, the Atlantic Fish Co., 761 Boylston St, is famous for it's seafood, (617-267-4000).
- La Famiglia Giorgio's, 112 Salem St., is a Kid-Friendly Italian restaurant with reasonable prices, (617-367-6711)
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace, between North Congress and State Street. has every conceivable food kiosk and vendor you could imagine. It's a foodie's dream come true. Wear good walking shoes, there's a lot to see and eat.
- Take a stroll through authentic Chinatown where you can eat all day long and not break the bank.
Boston Hotels:
- The Westin Boston Waterfront, 793 rooms, adjacent to the convention center (617-532-4600). Restaurant, wi-fi, indoor pool, whirlpool/hot tub. Kid-Friendly and pets are allowed. Special show prices start at $159.00 per night. Valet and self-parking can be pricey.
- Seaport Hotel, World Trade Center Boston, 426 rooms (877-732-7678). Full service health club, indoor pool, wi-fi, restaurant, bakery and bar, specializing in Allergy-Friendly rooms. This is a Kid-Friendly and Pet-Friendly hotel. Prices start at $169.00 per night. Overnight parking runs from $29.00-$39.00.
Directions to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center:
415 Summer St., Boston MA 02210. No matter which way you come from - north, south, east or west - the directions are all different. Click here for detailed directions right to the center. Go to Attendee & Show Info, click directions.
Parking: The parking lot is huge and can be quite a walk just to get into the convention center. Dress for winter, it can be a bitterly cold walk. As would be expected, parking is also expensive. At $20.00 for valet parking (via Summer Street) and $10.00 to self-park (south parking lot), it would be a good idea to car pool. Bring cash. It is not uncommon for the price to change on the weekends. Traffic can be bumper-to-bumper depending on the time of day. Plan accordingly.
Prices (US dollars), policies and information are subject to change. Call show and hotels to verify.
For additional 2009 boat shows, check out the articles for Chicago Sailboat Show Jan 29-Feb 1, and the Atlantic City Boat Show Feb 4-8.
Sources: boatworldri.com, seaportboston.com, starwoodhotels.com, neboatshow.com, tripadvisor.com, expedia.com, mapquest.com, silverton.com, cruisers.com, carveryachts.com
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