Features at a Glance
Come meet Russell Newberry, Star Deckboss from the hit TV Show “Deadliest Catch”
Saturday, September 25 11am–1pm and 4pm–6pm
Sunday, September 26 11am–1pm
Russell Newberry landed his first Bering Sea crab job at age 24 aboard the fishing vessel Diamond Head. Over the years, he developed a reputation as a hard working, dependable “crustacean excavator”.
During the 2006 King Crab season, Russell landed a half-share job aboard the F/V Time Bandit, a featured vessel on Discovery Channel's reality show Deadliest Catch. When the rest of the crew quit, he found himself propelled to a full share job. His endeavors aboard the Time Bandit have been documented on TV and in the book "Time Bandit" by Malcolm McPherson.
2009 was a crazy year for Russell. He left port on the Time Bandit, only to find himself returning to port on another featured vessel the Wizard. When opilio season was over he moved to a new featured vessel, he Kodiak for King Crab season. Three crab vessels in one year! Three very different operations. Six to eight different captains! But one thing stayed the same—the crew. Always tired, always wet and always watching each others backs.
Learn more about Russell at www.dangerousdeckhands.com
NEW! Try Scuba
Over the past 7 years tens of thousands of people have been introduced to scuba diving at a DEMA’s "Be a Diver Pool". Now it's your turn! Anyone age 10 and older can discover the fun and exciting sport of scuba diving in the comfort of a tropically warm pool. Not only can you try scuba diving for free, but you can also test some of the latest scuba equipment and have a photo of yourself taken underwater as a keepsake of your "diving adventure."
NEW! Time Bandit offshore racing boat
Come see the all-new Time Bandit offshore racing boat and meet her racing team. The 30-foot Phantom boasts 570hp, races Super Vee Lite and runs mid-90s in race set up. Team Time Bandit recently set a speed record in Chattanooga, reaching a top speed of 98.64 mph.
The Time Bandit offshore racing team is made up of team owner and driver Bob Mazikowski, an 11-year veteran with more than 40 wins, 3 national championships and 2 world championships, and rookie throttleman Travis Lofland of the Deadliest Catch fishing vessel Wizard. They'll be on hand to meet fans and sign autographs throughout the show.
Miss GEICO Race Boat
No race boat has ever earned a coveted spot in the American Power Boat Association’s legendary Hall of Champions—but that may change when this record-setting offshore catamaran finally hits the dry docks.
The 40-foot, turbine-powered Miss GEICO took the offshore racing scene by storm in the spring of 2006 and proceeded to demolish record after record and awe those unfortunate enough to race against her.
“I don’t think the other big boats on the circuit knew what to expect,” said driver Marc Granet. “Nobody had ever seen anything like it.”
In its inaugural season, the Platinum cat dominated all three major racing tours — the Offshore Super Series, Super Boat International and the Offshore Performance Association — capturing three world championships and quickly becoming the crowd favorite from the sun-drenched waters of Miami to the wind-swept bays of the Great Lakes.
“When we hit 180 mph, people couldn’t believe it,” Granet recalled. “Speeds that high were unheard of in offshore racing.”
Miss GEICO returned the following year to set a new speed record from in Annapolis to Baltimore, covering the rough water course in 14 minutes and 7 seconds.
NEW! History of Boating in America
Step back in time to admire the craftmanship and beauty of bygone eras—a variety of vintage craft will be displayed both on land and in the water. Highlights include an 1899 Elco electric launch and a fully restored 1937 Syracuse Electric launch.
Presented by Halls Boat Company of Lake George, NY and ELCO (The Electric Launch Company), this fascinating exhibit also includes photos, videos and other memorabilia chronicling the history of pleasure boating in America, an 8-ft. model PT boat from the Battle Cove Museum, solar, wind mill, and battery exhibits and more. 
SpongeBob SquarePants
Meet Bikini Bottoms' favorite resident! Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants is making a special appearance at the show. He'll be on hand to greet his fans and pose for pictures Saturday and Sunday, September 25–26, from 11am–3pm. Don't forget your camera!
SAND BAR
The Sand Bar is a tented oasis of refreshment open to all where you can relax in a comfortable atmosphere.
Wing-A-Thon Wing Eating Contest
Think your wing eating skills are tops? Come prove it at the show's Wing-A-Thon, brought to you by
95.9 The Fox and featuring special celebrity guest judge, "Dangerous Deckhand" Russell Newberry, from the hit tv show Deadliest Catch! The wings start "flyin" at 2pm on Saturday, September 25th.
Listen to 95.9 The Fox for your chance to be a contestant and win a new Weber Grill from Keoughs Turn of River Hardware in Stamford and Keoughs Paint & Hardware in Ridgefield!
Fish Tales Contest—Win a Garmin 540 GPS
Here’s your chance to swap fish tales with pros! Share your best fishing story with fellow anglers, pro fisherman and a guy who has a lot of stories of his own — Russell Newberry, star deckboss from the hit show Deadliest Catch. If the judges think you have the best story, you’ll walk away with a Garmin 540 GPS valued at $600! The runner-up will receive a $280 Cape Fear Storm 3-in-1 jacket and third place will receive a deluxe light tackle cooler.
Contest will held Sunday, September 26 at 1pm in the Special Event Hall
You must pre-register at The Coast or The Fox Radio tents located at the head of A dock to participate; You can register starting Friday, September 24 or in advance by email to gregb@adstrategies.com. Time slots are limited, so get there early to reserve your time.
$500 West Marine Gift Card
Enter for a chance to win a $500 West Marine Gift Card located at each entrance of the show.
Affordability Pavilion
Think owning a boat is out of your reach? Think again! When it comes to enjoyable ways to spend your leisure time, boating is for more affordable than you may realize. Be sure to stop by and check out this special showcase of boats you can own for less than $250 per month.
Boating Cost Comparison: Compare the costs of boating to a single day at an amusement park or a trip to any major league game—you'll see that dollar for dollar, boating is a bargain!
Leukemia Cup Regatta
The Leukemia Cup Regatta is more than boats and crews racing—it's over 17,600 sailors across the United States who have elevated their competition to a whole new level. They race to win while helping The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) achieve its mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
The funds they raise support leading-edge cancer research and provide critical services to patients and their families. Sailors race in the name of a patient hero from their community who has blood cancer.
Throughout the country, LLS Regattas have raised more than $26 million to support the mission.
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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. At the Discover Boating Center you'll get straightforward answers to all your boating questions, expert, unbiased advice on buying a boat as well as information on local boating resources.
- Floating in Fashion—Safety, types of PFDs and Fed. Law regarding child PFDs
- Don't Wake for Me! basic rules of the road, courtesy and navigational aids
- What Knot to Know—Basic knot tying types and uses
- Who is MARPOL and why are they following me?—Pollution and dumping laws
- Secure your Investment —Securing your boat, docklines, mooring and anchoring
Discover Boating and Sailing rides
See for yourself why "Life's better with a boat." Sign up to enjoy a free 30-minute excursion compliments of Rex Boating Club.
Kids' Cove
Mom! Dad! Treat yourself and the kids to a play break. Fun activities include Kids slide, Bounce house, and Sand art.
Kids' Boating
Fun on the water—just for kids! Kids can splash
Fishing & Sailing Educational Seminars
Informative, entertaining daily sessions hosted by top local pros; Get tips from the pros and expand your skills. Produced by The Fishing Line
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