New Educational Events to be Featured at Newport International Boat Show

The Newport International Boat Show, presented by Bank of Newport announced that it will include a multitude of new and exciting educational activities and opportunities for attendees and boating enthusiasts to enjoy. This year’s show will take place September 11 to 14, across multiple interconnected show wharfs, marinas and sites in downtown Newport, Rhode Island.

Presented by the Annapolis School of Seamanship, the Cruiser’s Classroom, located Below-Deck at the Hammetts entrance to the show, returns as an educational experience featuring interactive presentations covering an array of marine-related topics such as docking, navigation, safety, boat safety and maintenance, offshore cruising, marine systems and more. Classes will be offered on all four days of the show with limited seating capacity. For a full list of classes, click here.

In addition to the Cruiser’s Classroom, IYRS will present a variety of all-new Tech Talks during this year’s show, featuring hands-on technical training classes for boaters of all experience levels led by industry experts. American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) expert and Boat of the Year judge Ed Sherman will lead two separate workshops during the 2025 Show, covering lithium batteries and electronically controlled diesel engines. Composites Hall-of-Famer, Bob Lacovara will lead a three-hour workshop exploring gel coat technology and repair. It is recommended to register in advance online here. Pricing is $125 per person for each course. This purchase does include one admission ticket to the Newport International Boat Show.

Also, for 2025 there will be BoatClass, powered by Freedom Boat Club. Whether looking for a confidence boost on the water, or brand new to boating entirely, BoatClass offers the optimal starting point to a lifetime of memories on the water. These 90-minute on-water training sessions led by a certified captain will guide attendees through essential boating skills from top to bottom. Classes will be offered from the slips at the Newport Harbor Hotel during the show.

The Newport International Boat Show spans more than 17 acres of Newport’s waterfront. It features hundreds of exhibitors, dealers and manufacturers, showcasing a dazzling array of powerboats and sailboats ranging from 15 to 90 feet, alongside a comprehensive selection of marine equipment, services and accessories for boating aficionados.

The 54th Newport International Boat Show is scheduled for September 11 to 14. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.newportboatshow.com.