The Progressive® Chicago Boat, RV & Sail Show has just announced its new features and exhibits, which will include the Show’s first-ever hybrid yacht, a full seminar schedule, and events full of nautical fun for the 2019 Show. Now in its 89th year, the Progressive® Chicago Boat, RV & Sail Show is the perfect family-friendly gathering for experienced sailors and boaters or those interested in checking out what the industry has to offer at McCormick Place January 9 – 13, 2019.
Here are the top 5 tips to make the most of the Show:
1. For the first time ever guests are invited to download the Chicago Boat Show Pass app to manage their tickets digitally, access exclusive discounts and enter for the chance to win awesome prizes!
2. Explore new family-friendly fun events, including the new Remote Control Sailboat Racing and the Chicago Maritime Arts Center Build-a-Boat, where kids and adults can compete against their friends and other Show attendees.
3. Attend informational seminars for all levels of expertise by some of boating’s biggest names: John and Amanda Neal, Pam Wall, Nigel Calder, Brian Adams, and Howard Rice.
4. See the 2019 “Queen of the Show,” the largest yacht - Carver 52 Command Bridge - clocking in at a massive 52-feet in length, and the Show’s first-ever hybrid yacht: The Green Line 40, which is both energy efficient and stylish; built with Hybrid driving power, solar roofs, and an enhanced design that increases energy efficiency and performance.
5. Enjoy an Island Party, complete with tropical drinks and live music at the Corona Find Your Beach Bar & Cantina.
Additional Fast Facts
WHEN: The Progressive® Insurance Chicago Boat, RV & Sail Show® will be open Wednesday-Sunday, January 9-13, 2019. Show hours are as follows: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 9; 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday, January 10 and Friday, January 11; 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, January 12; and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, January 13.
TICKETS: Through January 9, tickets purchased in advance are $2 off the regular price of $15 for adults. Tickets purchased at the show are $15 for adults, and children 12 years old and younger are free.
MORE INFO: For more information on the Progressive® Insurance Chicago Boat, RV & Sail Show® visit www.ChicagoBoatShow.com, download the Chicago Boat Show Pass app or connect on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. #ChiBoatShow.
