The Progressive® Insurance Norwalk Boat Show®, the Northeast’s premier in-water boating event, returns in 2026 — offering water lovers an all-access pass to discover why life is better with a boat. With hundreds of boats ranging from luxury yachts and center console sportfishers to affordable family cruisers, the Show is the best place to compare and buy boats in a beautiful waterfront setting. Shoppers can check out the newest introductions and best deals of the season with exclusive show specials and competitive bargains on hundreds of boats and thousands of marine accessories — all while taking in the last days of summer on Long Island Sound.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:
- Bring the Kids to hop aboard hundreds of boats and play captain, build their very own toy boat, take a free boat ride, and much more!
- Progressive® Boat Club: Take the helm at Progressive’s immersive virtual reality experience and race a boat. Those looking to improve their nautical know-how will also find an array of hands-on boating courses and a docking pool with remote control model boats from the Annapolis School of Seamanship.
- Boat U.S. Hands-On Boating Courses: Boaters of all experience levels can sign up for on-water courses to hone existing skills or learn new ones with Boat U.S. experts and captains.
- Try It Cove: Get your feet wet at this in-water experience featuring a variety of paddlesports including kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboard demos.
- Boating Career Days: Join boating industry experts — from the service department to the executive office — for a series of career sessions focused on Recreational Boating Career Tracks, Marine Technology Jobs, Vessel Operations at Work, and How to Get Hired in the Boating Industry. Boating leaders from manufacturers, dealers, and marinas host interactive sessions and Q&As, giving students the chance to tour the Show, take free boat rides, and connect with hundreds of marine industry businesses. Free to student groups in coordination with their schools — pre-registration is required and space is limited.