Features at a Glance

Thank you for visiting the Progressive Insurance Baltimore Boat Show! See you next year!

Swampmaster Gator Show

Thrills, laughter, as well as educational fun for all ages! Watch as the Swampmaster catches an 8-foot, 200-lb alligator with his bare hands! You can even hold a baby alligator safely and have your picture taken by expert handler, Jeff Quattrocchi.

For more information on the Swampmaster CLICK HERE.

THURSDAY & FRIDAY 2pm, 4pm, 6pm

SATURDAY 12pm, 3pm, 6pm

SUNDAY 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
 

NEW! Meet Captain Dave Marciano from National Geographic Channel's Wicked Tuna

From its weathered, 27-year-old hull, to its tough, hard-working two-man crew, the Hard Merchandise fishing boat is the embodiment of the blue-collar bluefin fishing industry in Gloucester, Massachuestts. Captain & owner Dave Marciano and his nephew & First Mate Jay Muenzner work hard, employing both passion and skill to level the playing field as they compete against more modern, better equipped vessels in their quest to catch bluefin tuna.
 
Captain Dave, who looks more like a biker than an old salt, has decades of fishing experience, survived a shipwreck in 2003 and supports three children, including one in college, with the money he earns as Captain of the Hard Merchandise. 
 

Tune in Sundays at 9PM ET

 
 
Appearance schedule:

Friday, March 1 from 1pm–3pm & 5pm–7pm
Saturday, March 2 from 11am–1pm and 3pm–5pm
Sunday, March 3 from 12pm-2pm

 

NEW! Fred's Shed Interactive Learning Center

DIY seminars and workshops covering boat and motor maintenance, repair and upgrades.

Watch, learn and do! If you’re a do-it-yourselfer or boat owner interested in maintaining, repairing or upgrading your boat or engine, head to Fred’s Shed for practical, professional advice. Free, daily seminars and talk-show format clinics cover a variety of topics, and include demos and question/answer. Together, hosts “The Boating Guy,” and certified marine service technician Fred, bring more than 50 years of boating experience to the Shed and will be on site to share their expertise. Stop by to see the cutaway boat and motor, participate in hands-on clinics and get your questions answered. Best of all, it’s all FREE, compliments of the Progressive Insurance Baltimore Boat Show.

Power Boat Docking Challenge

Exciting radio-controlled boat docking game lets you test your navigational skills and compete for a chance to earn ! Race against the clock using an actual full-size boat helm to steer your craft down a 20-ft. "lake" to the marina and into a slip. Best time wins—but be careful—any contact with the slip counts against your time. Whether you're an experienced skipper or novice boater, it's a fun way to show off you skills or become more confident at the helm.
 
Thursday–Friday
11am–1pm, 2–4pm, 5–7pm

Saturday
10am–1pm, 2–4pm, 5–7pm

Sunday
10am–1pm and 2–4pm

 

Winner will receive a:

Emotion Kayak sponsored by Rommel’s Ace Hardware

See the ALL-NEW Miss GEICO Racing Boat 

The six-time World Champion Miss GEICO Racing Team is proud to introduce the newest and latest Miss GEICO offshore racing boat.

The new Miss GEICO is a 50-ft. Victory catamaran made of carbon/kevlar. At approximately 11,000 pounds, she is almost 1,500 pounds lighter than her predecessor and is equal in length. She has a 12-ft. beam, which is 6-ft. wider than the former boat; the extra width will allow her to ride smoother at faster rates of speed.

Powered by 1075 Mercury racing engines, she currently has a top speed of 170mph. Off-season plans include replacing these engines with a set of 1500 HP piston racing engines which will enable Miss GEICO to reach a top speed in excess of 200 mph!

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NEW! Welcome to the Water Center

Get started in boating or learn how to make the most of your time on the water. The Discover Boating Welcome to the Water Center is your one-stop resource for boating information and advice
  • Straightforward answers to all your boating questions
  • Expert, unbiased advice on finding a boat that best suits your lifestyle and your budget
  • Information you can trust and local resources to help you get started


Boating on a Budget

Think owning a boat is out of your reach? Think again! When it comes to enjoyable ways to spend your leisure time, boating is far more affordable than you may realize. Be sure to stop by and check out this special showcase of boats you can own for less than $250 per month.

Compare costs of Boating vs, other Leisure Activities

Fishing and Boating Seminars

Get tips from top pros! Daily sessions are an informative and often entertaining way to improve your knowledge and expand your skills.

Produced by Annapolis School of Seamanship and Chesapeake Bay Magazine.

Details can be found in the Seminar's Page.

 

ASOS Nautis Boating Simulator—Test your boating skills

Head to SPACE B1 to take the helm of a virtual boat and get a feel for the water without leaving dry land. The Nautis boating simulator makes learning fun, with hands-on training for boaters of all skill levels—new boaters can practice basic boat handling, while experienced mariners can attempt more complicated maneuvers as well as navigation, collision avoidance and more! This awesome training tool is brought to you by the great people at the Annapolis School of Seamanship.
 

3rd Annual Crab Picking Contest

Sunday, March 3rd at 3pm

Shells will be flying as contestants show off their skill in reducing piles of crustaceans to mounds of crab meat. 

Sponsored by the Shanty Grill www.shantygrille.com.   100.7 The Bay
Listen to 100.7 The Bay for your chance to win your way into the contest.
(some contestants will also be able to sign up on site, one hour prior to the contest start)
 

Grand Prize will be a Pro Angler Hobie Kayak courtesy of Backyard Boats.  

 

Blackbear the Pirate

Meet Steve Buckley, the author of the award-winning adventure series, Blackbear the Pirate. Steve will read and sign copies of his books. Kids can also enjoy pirate-inspired activities, including:

  •   Coloring Pages
  •   Making a Pirate Hat
  •   A treasure hunt
  •   Free Pirate booty
  •   Book Reading

 

Kids' Create a Boat—Toy Boat Building

Let your little ones get creative! Toy Boat Building gives your child a chance to build a nautical masterpiece—a one-of-a-kind vessel using pieces of wood, a little glue, and a lot of imagination.

 

Meet Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer!

Don't miss the girl that's determined, positive, helpful, caring and ALWAYS
ready for adventure, Dora the Explorer! Dora will appear at the show on
Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-4pm each day!
Bring your camera!

(c) 2011 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon,
Dora the Explorer and all related titles, logos and characters are
trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

 

British Virgin Islands Luxury Bareboat Charter Vacation

 

Enter to win a 6 day, 7 night Luxury Bareboat charter vacation to the beautiful British Virgin Islands. Sail away on your choice of a Marine Max 433 Monohull, or a 382 Marine Max power Catamaran. To enter, click here between February 18 – March 3, 2013 - Sponsored by Marine Max Vacations ( Space 530) and WJZ- TV
To enter, click here Between February 18 through March 3, 2013
 
Sponsored by Marine Max Vacations (Space 530) and WJZ- TV

 

Enter to Win a One Night's stay at Kitty Knight House Historic Inn

Enter to win One Night’s stay at Kitty Knight House Historic Inn, Sassafras River, Georgetown, MD- Sponsored by Georgetown Yacht Basin space 331

Enter in the Show Lobby for your chance to win!
 

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