ATLANTA, Jan. 15, 2018 – The 2018 Progressive® Insurance Atlanta Boat Show is dropping anchor at the Georgia World Congress Center Jan. 18-21, bringing the best in boating to downtown Atlanta for four days. Tickets are on sale now at AtlantaBoatShow.com.
With something for every budget and level of interest, the Show will feature more than 600 new boats, hundreds of marine accessories and a variety of activities for everyone, including experienced anglers and tiny sailors. From an immersive virtual reality boating experience and fun hands-on activities in the Kids’ Zone to DIY, sailing and fishing seminars, there’s aquatic adventures awaiting everyone.
Now in its 56th year, the Atlanta Boat Show has also teamed up with SPLASH, Georgia’s First Lady Sandra Deal’s water-safety initiative, to promote safety and fun on the water. Show-goers will also have a chance to win one of 100 free half-day pontoon rentals worth $200, courtesy of Park Marine.*
Reasons to Visit the Southeast’s Premier Boating Event:
- Chaparral DRIVR Virtual Reality Experience: Attendees can immerse themselves in the boating life by getting behind the wheel in the captain’s seat and wearing the Oculus Rift Headpiece.
- The headpiece is connected to a large screen, so that other guests can see what users are doing – picking out boat colors, inspecting, walking into the bow lounge and taking the boat out on open water. Available at Atlanta Marine (14+ years of age).
- Nautical Happy Hour: Kick off the weekend with $5 after 5 p.m. deals on Thursday and Friday. With $5 tickets, $5 valet parking and $5 drinks after 5 p.m., it’s time to start planning those weekends on the water! Plus, attendees who arrive after 5 p.m. on Thursday or Friday have a chance to win one of 100 FREE half-day Pontoon rentals (ages 25+).
- Hook, Line & Sinker: Discover and perfect techniques as professional fishermen show how to cast, catch and much more with the latest rods, reels and flies through live demonstrations at a 40-foot water tank filled with real fish.
- ‘Captain Kids’: Thursday, Jan. 18 is Family Day at the Show. And let the smallest sailors play in the Kids’ Zone, all weekend long. Plus, stay tuned for special guest appearances over the weekend.
- Get Schooled: Learn how you can do your own upkeep and make repairs by stopping by Fred’s Shed, an interactive garage that provides hands-on experience fixing motors and more.
- Safety First: Ensure you’re up to date on safe boating practices for all vessels from boats to personal watercraft at the USCGA safety seminars.
Visit AtlantaBoatShow.com for all Show information and save $2 when purchasing tickets online before Jan. 17. Follow @AtlantaBoatShow on Twitter, Facebookand Instagram.
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Thursday-Friday, Jan. 18-19, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
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