Going Places with Dina Guzzardo
Boating is a way of life. The wind is in your hair as you soar along the great open water. Cruising along with your pals, you listen to some great tunes. You can chow down on a hamburger or hotdog that you barbequed by the lake. For anyone that has done it, they will tell you, there really is nothing like it. Atlantic City is set to celebrate all things nautical at the Atlantic City Boat Show where the anchor will drop on February 26 at 11am at the Atlantic City Convention Center (1 Convention Boulevard Atlantic City NJ 08401) and will be docked until March 1 at 6pm.
The 5-day extravaganza will host a variety of different activities suitable for all ages and levels of boating enthusiasm. Think you have the best boating skills in town? Want to challenge your buddies to see who is the captain and who is the crewman (or woman!)? Well, try out America’s Boating Club’s virtual trainer where you can test out skills such as docking, pivot turns, stopping and more. The lifelike simulation will have you navigating your way around a lake with other powerboats, sailboats and a marina and the steering wheel and real mercury throttle will make you feel like you are really sailing on the water.
Ever wondered what boating was like 60 years ago? Well, now you can see for yourself as there will be a classic and race boat collection on display including a 1951 wooden Chris Craft Holiday and a 1968 Steven Hydroplane powered by a L-88 427 cubic inch blower engine. There are only three of these left in the world as most of them were destroyed due to the harsh racing life. This exhibit will give you a newfound appreciation for how seamlessly your engine moves through the water.
If you love a giveaway plus discounted food, drink and parking but you can only make it for one day then Thursday is the day for you. The Super Thursday Special will see a whole host of exciting freebies up for grabs plus food and drinks specials and discounted admission after 5pm. You can also grab yourself some great deals on a variety boats and products so don’t miss out. Thursday will also host the third annual Captain’s Table Gala – a fundraiser which benefits the Community Foodbank of New Jersey and Let us eat, please. This event is a success every year and will help raise money for two fantastic charities so dust off your tuxes and flaunt your finest gowns for this one.
Friday is for all things fishing at the show where there will be numerous ways to enjoy this beloved sport. Relax and enjoy some local catch at the fish fry or sharpen your angling skills at one of the Discover Fishing seminars. The Friday Fish Fighting tournament will let you challenge your fellow sportsmen to see who can land the biggest catch on the virtual fishing simulator where you could be in with the chance of winning some great prizes from Joey’s Rod Building, Connley Fishing, Meyers Pro Tackle, Sea Gear and Shark Tested Optics.
Across the 5-day event there are some amazing features for kids which is why this show is great for the whole family. For the young skippers there will be the opportunity to craft their own vessel at the build-a-boat-kids’ toy boat building station. Here, they can put together miniature versions of the boats they will one day captain and take it home to sit proudly on the mantlepiece. I am sure by now everyone has seen the viral video of Twiggy, the waterskiing squirrel flying along on his miniature apparatus with his teeny-tiny life jacket. Twiggy will be making special appearances at various timeslots making it the perfect time to kick back with some of the amazing food on offer and enjoy the show.
Parking could not be easier with multiple options available. The Atlantic City Convention Center has parking for $15 however spaces are limited. Valet parking is available from just $30 or there is a free shuttle bus service available when you park at The Wave Garage (located at the corner of Fairmount and N. Mississippi) where the rates vary depending on how long you stay for. You can check out all the parking info here: https://www.acboatshow.com/getting-to-the-show. Tickets are $17 for adults with U12s going FREE when attending with a paid adult admission. You can purchase tickets on the day or save $2 and purchase them online in advance here: https://www.acboatshow.com/about. There are also some great group deals available so grab your crew and get your tickets to this not-to-be-missed boating event.
Dina Guzzardo is the President and Executive Promoter of Dina Media Group LLC. Dina Media Group is an innovative cutting edge event production and marketing company that produces and promotes large events as well as a talent agency that manages some incredible talent.www.dinamediagroup.com
