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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
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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.

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Atlanta-based OneWater Marine Holdings recognized 34 sales consultants for delivering 10 or more boats each in the month of May, contributing to a record-setting month for unit sales at the company.

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has issued a rare member alert regarding a new 167.7 percent tariff on alloy aluminum sheet imports from China.

Golden Boat Lifts, a manufacturer of post, elevator and freestanding boat lifts, has expanded its manufacturing space by 7,000 square feet.

The New York Senate and Assembly are considering legislation that would require all boat operators in the Empire State to complete a boating safety course within one year.

Seakeeper Inc. has opened its new office in Lavanga, Italy, the first European office for the company.

Houston Boat Show

In its 31st year, the 2018 Houston Summer Boat Show, which took place June 13-17, reported a 12 percent boost in attendance over 2017.

Skeeter announced that its 2019 boats will come equipped with Humminbird electronics.

The U.S. government has approved funding needed for the Outdoor Recreational Satellite Account to study the economic impact of outdoor recreational in the coming year.