LYB participated in the new and progressive Northeast Maritime Exhibition organized by Windcheck Magazine and hosted by the historic Mystic Seaport in Mystic, CT. Tim Norton and Ryan Miller sailed the 2004 Catalina 42 that is in brokerage to the show and enjoyed displaying such a nice boat at a beautiful venue. This is a new show that is working diligently to grow so mark your calendars for 2011 because it is worth attending!
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The Northeast Maritime Exhibition was held at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, CT from May 14-16. Visitors enjoyed boarding several new and brokerage boats on the Mystic River, including Catalinas, Hunters, Hanses, an Island Packet, a Lagoon, American Tug, Nord Stars, and a Fathom 40. Boats on land were the Laser, 420, Sunfish and Optimist from LaserPerformance, a Wave catamaran, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards from Hobie, an O’Pen dinghy, Techno 293 sailboard and stand-up paddleboards from BIC, and a beautiful new Dyer Dhow. The crew of the 125’ Spirit of Massachusetts gave tours, described their Ocean Classroom voyages, and hosted a post-show cocktail party on Saturday.
An array of nautical vendors were on site, offering everything from eco-friendly bottom paint to jewelry and foul weather gear. Clay Burkhalter hosted a special screening of MADSTREAK, a new documentary about his solo Mini Transat Race in 2007, and answered questions.
Attendees also enjoyed the museum at Mystic Seaport, experiencing American maritime history by climbing aboard historic tall ships, strolling through the re-created 19th Century village and watching a working preservation shipyard in action (including the restoration of the Charles W. Morgan, the world’s last surviving wooden whaleship. “This is hands-down the best place you could possibly have a boat show,” commented Ralph Ernest McEldowney IV from Fairfield, CT. “I am able to enjoy checking out the mix of boats and gear, and also bring my daughter along for a fun history lesson. It’s a day well spent.”
“We look forward to building upon the success of this year’s show to offer more brands, demonstrations and activities for our visitors next year!” said Anne Hannan, WindCheck’s Publisher. See you next year! – Windcheck Magazine
