In-Water Boat Show

Charleston, South Carolina was rated the number one tourist destination by Conde Nast Traveler in 2013. Charleston is a magical city, surrounded by water and beautiful beaches. It’s got character, southern charm, a strong history, arts, great food and it’s a boat lover’s paradise.

The region’s major boat dealers present the Charleston In-Water Boat Show April 25-27, 2014 in downtown Charleston. The Bristol Marina and Brittlebank Park make a perfect venue to host this special event. With gorgeous harbor views and slips for every size boat, the Charleston In-Water Boat Show promises to deliver the ultimate boating experience.

Boats of every make and model will be displayed, at sale prices and with strong manufacturer’s rebates and other incentives. So why not come to Charleston for the show, spend the weekend. Or, if you live here, invite friends and join the fun!

SHOW HOURS:

Friday Noon-7pm

Saturday 10am-7pm

Sunday 11am-5pm

TICKETS:

Adults:                            $10

Children 4-12 yrs. old:       $5

Children 3 and Under:     FREE

Military:                  $5 (with valid ID)

Features

THE ARMY BASS ANGLERS COALITION KIDS FISHING TANK

Bring the kids and let them experience the thrill of catching their own fish at the Army Bass Anglers Coalition Kids Fishing Tank. Fee is only $2. All proceeds benefit The Army Bass Anglers Coalition and The Coastal Conservation League.  

THE TUPOLEV N007- This unique piece of cold war history, will be on display throughout the weekend at the Charleston In-Water Boat Show. Designed to rescue downed pilots in the Arctic Circle, this “flying boat” is capable of speeds over 120 mph! It is the only surviving craft of it’s kind.

 WOODEN BOAT BUILDING

The New Charleston Mosquito Fleet was originally organized in 1995 as a mentoring group to teach inner-city children about Charleston’s rich history of boat building and boating. The group’s name comes from the original Charleston Mosquito Fleet—skilled black fishermen in small boats who rowed out each morning and sailed back on the evening sea breeze with fish to be sold in the markets of Charleston.

The current group is loosely associated, rag-tag group of boat builders, shipwrights, craftsmen, watersport enthusiasts and other randomly talented ragamuffins dedicated to preserving Lowcountry maritime traditions by promoting understanding of boat building, rowing and sailing.

Over the three days of the Charleston In -Water Boat Show, the group will construct a traditional rowing skiff to be raffled off to one lucky winner at the conclusion of the show. Raffle proceeds will benefit The New Charleston Mosquito Fleet.

Past group projects have included construction of two 35-foot boats called “gigs” used over the past 20 years in a variety of rowing programs for youths and adults. The group also built a 20’ yawl boat in conjunction with the construction of the Spirit of South Carolina, the tall ship constructed here in Charleston for use as an educational vessel.

The New Charleston Mosquito Fleet was founded by the late Edwin Gardner. Edwin was a conservation consultant, community leader and enthusiastic promoter of youth mentoring programs focusing on rowing and boat building as developmental activities. Sadly, Edwin died in 2007 from injuries sustained in a bicycle accident. The group dedicates its continuing efforts to his memory.

Have ye ever wanted to talk to a pirate? Want to know what it is really like on a pirate ship that sails the seas? How it felt to commandeer ships & plunder treasure? Well, ye now have yer chance…

The Plundering Pirates of Paradise perform:

Saturday at Noon and 3:00 pm

Sunday at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm

 U.S. COAST GUARD BOATING ADVISORY TRAILER – PUBLIC AWARENESS KIT

The “Boating Advisory Trailer – Public Awareness Kit” AKA – “BAT-PAK” was designed and built by US Coast Guard Recreational Boating Safety Specialist Bruce Wright. The trailer is a mobile training venue designed to address the latest technology in safety and survival equipment. The Coast Guard crews that travel with the trailer are experts on state and federal boating regulations and versed in survival techniques. This is a public service outreach tool that brings the “Boat Responsibly” theme to various Boat Shows and Marine Events throughout South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.

Crosby’s has provided the Charleston area only the freshest seafood for over 30 years. Stop by and enjoy a delicious meal during your visit to the Charleston Boat Show. Here’s what’s on the menu:

• Shrimp Snack – Fried Local Shrimp and Hushpuppies – $5.00
• Fried Fish Snack – Fried Local Fish (flounder, grouper, snapper, dolphin) $5.00
• Cold Boiled Shrimp – $5.00
• Momma Crosby’s Most Famous Fish Stew – $5.00
• French Fries $2.00
• Hush Puppies $2.00
• Crab Cake Snack – $5.00
• Clam Strip Snack – $5.00