The 23rd annual Providence Boat Show, presented by Washington Trust, will run from Feb. 4-7 with an updated layout for easier navigation through boat and gear displays, new special-interest areas, an expanded seminar program and even a tie-in to a Hollywood film debut.
“The Providence Boat Show is a great place for boat buyers to talk to dealers and brokers and make their decisions early in the season — and now that we have expanded to four days, there is plenty of opportunity to get one-on-one time with an expert,” Rhode Island Marine Trades Association CEO Wendy Mackie said in a statement. “But we cater to all kinds of boaters: those who simply want to fish from shore, or kayak, or charter a boat, or even those who have never stepped foot on a boat before. There is truly something for everyone.”
RIMTA owns and manages the show, which will be held at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England author Michael Tougias, who co-wrote the book on which the new Disney film “The Finest Hours” is based, will speak at the show on Feb. 7. The film will be released Jan. 29.
