Features at a Glance

Thanks for visiting! The 2008 show is now over and we're busy planning for 2009. See you then!

Bling My Boat

Presented by Travelers

Sponsored by Shipwreck Boat Works

Congratulations to the Uran family of Excelsior, MN! The family and their 1974 Donzi Hornet were selected as the winners of the 2008 "Bling My Boat" makeover contest. Check back here often for more details and progress updates!
Click here for more details.


SailFest - New for 2008!

Dedicated sailing showcase featuring sailboats, sailing gear and daily seminars!  View the seminar schedule.


Antique and Classic Boats

Focused on the restoration of classic beauties, this year's Antique and Classic Boat exhibit will feature a "before" and "after" 1955 Thompson Thomboy.  Be sure to check it out and attend free seminars on restoring these classics!


Enter to Win Great Boating Prizes

Click here to enter to win a 23ft. SunSation 210 LTD Premier Pontoon, a wakeboard package from Midwest MasterCraft or an Adventure 1000 Marine Medical Kit from Crow's Nest Yachts!


Allstate Safety Weekend

Visit the show during Allstate Safety Weekend (January 26-27)! Children receive free life jackets while supplies last.  Sponsored by Allstate Boat Insurance.


Boating Safety Center

Located in Lobby C, the Boating Safety Center offers information and resources focused on boating safety. Participating organizations include: Minnesota DNR, Hennepin County Sheriff’s Water Patrol, The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U.S. Power Squadron.


Discover Boating Center

Your one-stop resource for boating information and advice. Staffed by experts who can answer all your questions and set you on a course to choosing a boat that will give you and your family years of enjoyment, the Discover Boating Center is here to help you become a boater.

  • Straightforward answers to all your boating questions
  • Expert, unbiased advice on buying a boat
  • Information you can trust and local resources to help you get started