Newport International Boat Show (R.I.)

Brokerage space has been expanded and educational seminars, increased dining options and a VIP lounge have been added.

The show’s presenting sponsor is BankNewport and its marine division, OceanPointe Marine Lending.

The organizations are supporting boating industry workforce development at Rhode Island high schools.

The show, considered the start of the fall circuit, covers more than 13 acres of the Newport, R.I., waterfront.

South Florida Ventures has acquired the 53-year-old Newport International Boat Show.

Hurricane Lee loomed offshore, but organizers said “there were many serious buyers, and many impressive sales were made.”

The Newport For New Products program handed out 10 category awards and one People’s Choice Award.

For some boatbuilders and dealers, smaller, more focused shows like Newport or the Annapolis sail and powerboat shows offer a better bang for an exhibitor’s buck.

Take the Helm: Your Passport to Confident Cruising is a new series that will take place over three days and cover a variety of topics.

The Newport for New Products program is open to domestic and foreign new boats and products that will debut at the Rhode Island boat show.

The Newport Exhibition Group announced that the 52nd Newport International Boat Show will take place Sept. 14-17, 2023.

The Newport Exhibition Group said the Better Bay Alliance will receive a $1,000 donation and exhibit space at the boat show in September.

Piffard, director of the Newport International Boat Show for the last two decades, will be replaced by Lisa Knowles.

Preparations continue for the 50th Newport International Boat Show in Rhode Island.

The Golden Anniversary edition of the Newport International Boat Show is scheduled for Sept. 16-19, and organizers announced the sponsors and partners.

Organizers are planning for an in-person Golden Anniversary edition of the show Sept. 16-19.

New spikes in covid-19 cases around the country prompted the move.

Recipient Cynthia Goss has spent her career writing about the marine industry.

Some builders sense a slight slowdown in the industry overall, but said the show was strong.

MJM Yachts founder Bob Johnstone dedicates the award for Best New Powerboat over 35 feet to the late Boston BoatWorks cofounder Mark Lindsay.

The show will have a new configuration on land.

Construction of the new Hammers Wharf Hotel has changed the landscape downtown.

The Leukemia Cup Regatta is a series of events that raises money for blood cancer patients.

The Newport International Boat Show reports brisk sales and record attendance.