Features at a Glance

Meet Johnathan Hillstrand from Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch

Johnathan Hillstrand, co-captain of the Time Bandit fishing vessel featured on Discovery Channel's top-rated reality series Deadliest Catch will be at the show to meet & greet fans Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
Appearance schedule: Friday 1–3pm & 5–7pm, Saturday Noon–2pm & 3–5pm and Sunday Noon–2pm.

Fred’s Shed Interactive Learning Center

Watch, learn and do! If you’re a do-it-yourselfer or boat owner interested in maintaining, repairing or upgrading your boat or engine, head to Fred’s Shed for practical, professional advice. Free, daily seminars and talk-show format clinics cover a variety of topics, and include demos and question/answer. Together, hosts “The Boating Guy,” and certified marine service technician Fred, bring more than 50 years of boating experience to the Shed and will be on site to share their expertise. Stop by to see the cutaway boat and motor, participate in hands-on clinics and get your questions answered. Best of all, it’s all FREE, compliments of the Progressive Insurance Norwalk Boat Show.

See the ALL-NEW Miss GEICO Racing Boat

The six-time World Champion Miss GEICO Racing Team is proud to introduce the newest and latest Miss GEICO offshore racing boat.

The new Miss GEICO is a 50-ft. Victory catamaran made of carbon/kevlar. At approximately 11,000 pounds, she is almost 1,500 pounds lighter than her predecessor and is equal in length. She has a 12-ft. beam, which is 6-ft. wider than the former boat; the extra width will allow her to ride smoother at faster rates of speed.

Powered by 1075 Mercury racing engines, she currently has a top speed of 170mph. Off-season plans include replacing these engines with a set of 1500 HP piston racing engines which will enable Miss GEICO to reach a top speed in excess of 200 mph!

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Welcome to the Water Center

Your one-stop resource for boating information and advice. Get started in boating or learn how to make the most of your time on the water.

Your one-stop resource for boating information and advice. Get started in boating or learn how to make the most of your time on the water.
Straightforward answers to all your boating questions
Expert, unbiased advice on finding a boat that best suits your lifestyle
Local resources to help you get started

Boater's Education- Boating 101:
Learn Today and Boat Tomorrow Seminars for beginners and novice boaters

Discover Boating for less than $250/month!
Think owning a boat is out of your reach? Think again! When it comes to enjoyable ways to spend your leisure time, boating is far more affordable than you may realize. Be sure to stop by and check out this special showcase of boats you can finance for less than $250 per month.
When you compare the costs of boating to a single day at an amusement park or a trip to any major league game, you'll find that dollar for dollar, boating is really quite affordable. See for yourself how boating can stretch your vacation and leisure time budget:

Compare costs of Boating vs, other Leisure Activities
Discover Boating!

Wing-A-Thon Wing Eating Contest

Think your wing eating skills are the best? Prove it at the show's Wing-A-Thon!

Details Coming Soon!

Kids' Create a Boat—Toy Boat Building

Let your little ones get creative! Toy Boat Building gives your child a chance to build a nautical masterpiece—a one-of-a-kind vessel using pieces of wood, a little glue, and a lot of imagination.

Kids' Boating

Fun on the water—just for kids! Kids can splash around and navigate a mini lake in their own paddleboat.

US Power Squadron/USCGAUX Day: Thursday

The Progressive® Insurance Norwalk Boat Show® will recognize the United States Power Squadron and United States Coast Guard Auxiliary members on Thursday, September 19 with FREE admission for USPS/USCGA members—Simply present your USPS or USCGAUX identification card at the Will Tent desk for one adult admission.