The Fake Experience

Join us at the CT Spring Boat Show and enjoy food, drinks, 30+ vendors, beautiful boats and a good dance floor! All while raising money for a cause near and dear to our hearts: Sails Up For Cancer! Read on for details: The 2023 Show raised over $18,000.00 in funds for Sails Up 4 Cancer. While many boats were sold over the weekend, our shoreside exhibitors broke new ground with over 30 exhibitors engaging the crowds and four bands providing live music. In 2024, we expect continued growth on both boats and shoreside fun. We have five bands booked for the weekend, three fishing seminars - Fishing The River, Fishing The Sound and Fishing Offshore planned for Saturday. Mark Your Calendar! Dates and Times: Friday, April 26th, 1 - 6pm, Saturday, April 27th, 10am - 5pm, Sunday, April 28th, 10am - 5pm. This is a rain or shine event. Children 13 and under are free when accompanied by a paid adult. Be sure to get a Children’s ticket for them when you are purchasing online. Each ticket/bracelet provides entrance for all three days. This annual show is a production of WindCheck Magazine and hosted by Safe Harbor Essex Island Marina. 2023 Show sponsors included Hoffman Audi of New London, Essex Boat Works, Gowrie Group, Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA), and Maritime Insurance International. $20 tickets are good for admission all weekend long 50% of ticket proceeds go to our Charity Partner Sails Up 4 Cancer Kids 13 and under are free