The 2019 Newport International Boat Show is celebrating its 49th year in Newport, Rhode Island this year, taking place Sept. 12-15. With more than 340 boats on display and over 600 exhibitors, there's a lot to see and a lot to do—both at the show itself and in the surrounding town of Newport.

The 2019 Progressive Tampa Boat Show kicks off Sept. 6-8 and is packed full with new boats, accessories, and activities for the whole family. When you need a break from the action, use our guide to explore the local restaurant and cultural scene in downtown Tampa, FL.

When is the best time to buy a boat: spring, summer, fall, or winter? Before you take the plunge, consider these factors: where you live, when new models are released, when there's a local boat show, and when dealers and boat builders release incentives.

Save these key 2026 boating dates! Don’t miss National Safe Boating Week, Memorial Day, the First Day of Summer, and more on your boating calendar.

Watch as pro wakeboarders perform spectacular tricks and stunts on 160' landing pool. Unlike on-the-water competitions where the riders are 100 feet away on the lake, this is up-in-your-face action with riders blasting 20-ft airs off the kicker right on the show floor.