Features at a Glance

NEW! Visit the Marina & Yacht Club Experience

See boats and marine equipment as they were meant to be experienced — in the water! Browse boats and marine equipment docked at the marina, or relax at the Yacht Club and order something to eat from Seven Sushi & Steakhouse. Thursday–Saturday evenings you can listen to fantastic boating music performed by Jambo Joe Bones. Many of the largest boats in the show will be featured here as well—don’t miss it!

NEW! Ride the Waves and Test Your Skills on the Flowrider

Combine the look of surfing, the ride of snowboarding, the tricks of skateboarding and a wakeboard-inspired board and you get Flowrider! Enjoy a wet and wild time as you put your bodyboard, wakeboard, surfing and snowboarding skills to the test on the Flowrider Mobile or “MoFlo”.

Open to anyone more than 42" tall (bodyboard) or 52" (stand-up board). Bring your swimsuit or wetsuit to the show, or use gear available onsite—your choice!

The MoFlo can accept 8 riders at a time; rides will last 20 minutes enabling you to get several tries to master the waves! Visit the registration desk in space 2103 to review rules/restrictions and register—there is no fee to ride the “MoFlo”! All registered riders will receive a wristband with their scheduled ride time printed on it, so you can enjoy the Show until your turn to ride.

Chicken? Come watch! Check out the rider's skills—and wipeouts!

NEW! Kid's Build-A-Boat Cove

Children will have the chance to build, decorate and sail their own sailboat at the Build-A-Boat Cove. Suggested donations for boats are appreciated and all money raised will go to Children's Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota whose volunteers will be on hand to help kids with all the fun!

NEW! Antique & Classic Boat Display

Step back in time to admire the beauty and craftsmanship of vintage craft presented by  the Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. Among the many boats on display will be the award-winning "Stella", a 1907 Fay & Bowen Standard Launch from the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum.

NEW! Fred's Shed—DIY Seminars & Interactive Learning Center

Watch, learn and do! If you’re a do-it-yourselfer or boat owner in search of practical, professional advice, Fred’s Shed is your go-to resource. Free, daily seminars and clinics cover maintaining, repairing and upgrading boats and motors, feature demos on boat and motor cutaways and interactive questions/answer sessions. 

NEW!  Welcome to the Water New Boater Education

Visit the Welcome to the Water Center located in Lobby E to learn how to launch your boating life!  Our unbiased boating expert will host daily seminars and answer all of your questions about how to get started in boating, what type of boat is right for you and much more!  Seminar schedule coming soon.

NEW! Pirate Day

Pirates from the Whydah, Captain Bellamy’s famous ship, will drop anchor at the boat show before opening their official exhibition Real Pirates at the Science Museum of Minnesota on February 18th. Children will receive a FREE pirate temporary tattoo, while supplies last. 

Meet SpongeBob SquarePants

Straight from Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob SquarePants will visit the Show on Saturday, January 21 and Sunday, January 22 from Noon–3pm. Don't miss your chance to see him!

SailFest Seminar Series

Back by popular demand! Free daily seminars for both beginner and veteran sailors — as well as adventurers of all ages!  Click here for the seminar schedule.