In the eight years since it first began, Connecticut’s Greenwich Boat Show has rapidly grown to become a favorite among Northeast boaters who favor a smaller “boutique” show over the massive Florida boat shows.

The Greenwich show has built its reputation by offering a large selection of new boats, unparalleled access with sea trials that let you get a real feel for the boat, and free admission. This year, the Greenwich Boat Show will have several new dealers with amazing brands to showcase, an exciting pre-show raffle, plus a land sponsor will bring two of the newest Lamborghini models on the market making this year’s show the biggest and best one yet.

The 2016 Greenwich Boat Show will be held April 2 and 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the Greenwich Water Club in Cos Cob, Conn. It’s the only in-water boat show that offers free sea trials, and its location along the Mianus River gives boaters easy access to test out multiple boats on the open waters of Long Island Sound. And this year’s show will have plenty to try out, with more than 110 boats representing 42 brands from 18 of the best dealers in the region.

To secure a chance to try these great boats, show organizers recommend attendees schedule a sea trial in advance online by visiting the show’s website at www.greenwichboatshow.com.