Chicago in-water show returns in June

The Progressive Chicago In-Water Boat Show will be held June 11-14 at the 31st Street Harbor.

Author:: Trade Only Today Editors
Publish date:: Mar 31, 2015
Updated on: Jul 28, 2017

The Progressive Chicago In-Water Boat Show will be held June 11-14 at the 31st Street Harbor.

Organizers said a 78-foot Horizon yacht worth more than $4 million will be on display, along with more than100 other boats, directly in the water.

Highlights of the event, which is in its fourth year, will include:

Lessons at Discover Boating’s hands-on skills training. Visitors can learn how to dock, sail away and much more with experienced captains and an array of class options.
Free boating seminars and hands-on activities at the new Progressive Boat School.
Learning to fix a boat motor and more at DIY seminars at Fred's Shed Interactive Learning Center.
Trying out the latest in paddle sports at the Try-It-Cove.

Data points through May show growth across different segments.

The company has added new dealers and staff.

Groupe Beneteau

Groupe Beneteau’s partnership with digital manufacturer PTC will help the boatbuilder become more efficient, while using augmented reality to personalize new boats.

Boaters are still advised to avoid creating wakes in high-water areas.

The city received $1.6 million from the federal Boating Infrastructure Grant Program.

Lawsuits and Law Enforcement

National campaign targets operators who drive boats under the influence.

The company will stay in the facility in a leaseback arrangement but plans to use the capital for growth.