Michigan City Boat Show e-Newsletter
August 16, 2005
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Bursting with the latest and greatest boating has to offer, the Michigan City In-Water Boat Show is now barely a week away (August 25-28). To help you prepare for Lake Michigan’s biggest in-water boat show, we’ve compiled some show information (and discount ticket offers) that you might find useful.
Now enjoy the Michigan City In-Water Boat Show e-Newsletter; and as always, please feel free to forward this publication to interested friends and family.
Table of Contents
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Notable Premieres Highlight Lake Michigan’s Biggest In-Water Boat Show
Discounted Boat Show Tickets
Bob Vila of Boating Takes Center Stage
Hawg Tank Rolling into Michigan City
Yanmar Marine Diesel Engine Seminars
Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel Returns
Discover Sailing with a Free Sailboat Ride
With Lots to See and Do, Michigan City is more than Just the Boat Show
Driving Directions
More Information
Feedback
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Notable Premieres Highlight Lake Michigan’s Biggest In-Water Boat Show
Whether in the market for a new boat or not, it's always exciting to see the latest power and sailboats for the first time. Many never-before-seen 2006 models will be part of the 500 boat international fleet at the 26th annual Michigan City In-Water Boat Show.
Yacht Works will have the first showing of the Italian-built Cranchi at a boat show in the Midwest. The Cranchi Mediterranee 50 is the flagship of the Cranchi line and has achieved worldwide recognition for being a solid state-of-the-art and beautifully crafted vessel. Sporting traditional European flair, the Cranchi 41 will be unveiled in Michigan City.
Winner in the Fishing Boats category for innovative achievement at the 2005 NMMA Innovation Awards in Miami, the Everglades 290 Pilot will be making her first appearance ever at the Michigan City Boat Show. A high-end offshore family fishing boat packed with features, the 29 will be on display in Michigan City courtesy of Yacht Works of Sister Bay, WI.
Suitable for offshore sailing or cruising in the harbor, Karma Yacht Sales of Chicago will be premiering the Beneteau 423 in Michigan City. Combining a confident blue water hull with extraordinary comfort, the 423 offers gorgeous interior woodwork, loads of volume and plenty of light that will satisfy even the most scrupulous of sailors.
Featuring a stable, dry deep-V hull and the sturdy character of a classic Maine lobster boat, the new Back Cove 26 can venture anywhere safely. Spacious, comfortable and fully equipped, the 26 is ideally suited for evening harbor cruises with friends or weekend escapes with family. Sunset Coast Yacht Sales, of New Buffalo, MI, will have the 26 and 29 at in Michigan City.
A rededication to the fly bridge sport fishing boat designed and manufactured for performance and function, the all-new Tiara 3900 Convertible maintains the comfort and style expected from Tiara Yachts. Considered by many to be the "Rolls Royce" of powerboats, Tiara Yachts of Holland, MI will be unveiling the new 3900 Convertible at the Boat Show.
Larsen Marine of Waukegan, IL will be showing a number of new 2006 model power and sailboats. Built using traditional Jeanneau construction with Kevlar reinforcement, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 is a sailboat that exudes enormous power due to her optimized underwater hull shape, maximum waterline length, plumb bow, moderate beam and generous sail plan.
Known and recognized the world over for her classic lines, intelligent layout, and warm and lustrous interior and meticulous craftsmanship inside and out, the Grand Banks 43 Eastbay HX will debut in Michigan City, courtesy of Larsen Marine.
For many more boats (and lots of pictures) making their debut at the Michigan City Boat Show, including a list of the various makes that will be on display, follow this link:
http://michigancityboatshow.com/mc-2006.shtml
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Discounted Boat Show Tickets
Priced at $7.00 ($3.00 off the regular ticket price), discounted boat show tickets are now available online. Buying in advance is a great way to save money and avoid lines at the box office. To buy your advance discount tickets, follow this link:
http://www.boatohio.com/tickets.shtml
For those who aren't yet comfortable with online purchasing, we've made a discount coupon available just for you. To print out your discount coupon which is redeemable at the show box office for $3 off each adult admission, click this link:
http://michigancityboatshow.com/images/coupon.jpg
Regular Box Office Ticket Prices (without advance online purchase or discount coupon):
Adults, $10; Children 12 and under, FREE; Adults 60+ receive $3 off regular admission on weekdays
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Bob Vila of Boating Takes Center Stage Pledge
Ship Shape TV. It's the Home Improvement of the boating world but there's no bumbling Tim Taylor. Rather, the affable and accomplished John Greviskis writes, produces, directs, and stars in the weekly TV series that reaches over 70 million homes on Fox Sports Net, the Sunshine Cable Network and satellite TV.
Catering to both sail and powerboat owners, Ship Shape TV is more than just another how-to show. It educates and motivates people to feel better about boating. Greviskis says that too many people have given up boating because they perceive maintenance to be too big a factor. It's not. By watching his show, he hopes boaters will be better prepared to do basic maintenance and enjoy learning ways to even improve their boats.
Appearing Thursday through Saturday, offering boat trailering seminars and greeting show goers, Greviskis will be presented at the Boat Show by the Chicagoland Area GMC Dealers.
Check John’s seminar schedule by following this link: http://michigancityboatshow.com/mc-attractions.shtml#shipshape
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Hawg Tank Rolling into Michigan City
A 4,000 gallon aquarium-on-wheels, the Hawg Tank boasts 40' of glass sides through which visitors watch the bass and other species of fish as a bass angling professional gives periodic live seminars. This unique "theater" allows the audience to watch the lures cast into the water and see how the bass react to the various presentations.
Catch the Hawg Tank schedule by clicking here:
http://michigancityboatshow.com/mc-attractions.shtml#hawg
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Yanmar Marine Diesel Engine Seminars
Rick Dunlop, manufacturer's representative for Yanmar Marine, will teach you how to achieve maximum performance from your Yanmar diesel engine during these free seminars (presented by Superior Marine Service of Michigan City). Located in the Sailing Theatre at the foot of the Sailing Pier, find the seminar times by clicking on this link:
http://michigancityboatshow.com/mc-attractions.shtml#yanmar
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Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel Returns
With a pair of miniature water skis and a life jacket, Twiggy the water-skiing squirrel is back by popular demand. Performing several times daily, Twiggy will cruise around a 25-foot circular pool towed behind her special radio-controlled Ski Nautique power boat. Spectators are encouraged to bring their cameras to capture Twiggy in action or be photographed with this amazing squirrel after each performance.
Learn about Twiggy’s amazing history, and make note of her performance times, by following this link:
http://michigancityboatshow.com/mc-attractions.shtml#twiggy
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Discover Sailing with a Free Sailboat Ride
Sailors of varying skill levels can enjoy a free sailboat ride at the Discover Sailing Center, courtesy of Sail America, Hunter, Pollard's Landing and Racine Riverside. It's a great opportunity to learn hands-on that sailing is an affordable and enjoyable experience for the entire family.
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With Lots to See and Do, Michigan City is more than Just the Boat Show
From top-notch gaming opportunities to miles of beaches and hundreds of wild animals, there’s more to do in Michigan City that than just the Michigan City In-Water Boat Show. Whether in town for the day or the entire weekend, there’s something fun for everyone in the whole family.
“Michigan City has grown tremendously in the past dozen or so years,” said show manager and founder Norm Schultz. “No longer is it a one-day boat show visit. Michigan City has more than enough high quality attractions and things to do. It’s now a getaway weekend for anyone and any family within driving distance.”
The most popular attraction for many is the Blue Chip Casino. Open 24/7, the casino itself sports more than 1,700 slot machines, plus Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Caribbean Stud Poker, Three-card Poker, Mini-Baccarat and more. Additionally, there are three on-site restaurants and a 184-room hotel.
Guests can see over 90 animal exhibits within walking distance of the boat show and the shores of Lake Michigan at the Washington Park Zoo. Season pass holders at more than 90 other zoos nationwide may also receive free admission, as the zoo has a reciprocal agreement.
At the Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets, there are more than 120 outlet stores, including Burberry, Coach, Crate & Barrel, Liz Claiborne, Polo and Ralph Lauren.
Those in town by boat will want to contact the Michigan City Port Authority. One of Lake Michigan's largest municipal marinas, there are over 500 slips (including transient dockage).
“There are also golf courses, museums, public gardens and a lot more to see and do in Michigan City. What’s great is that all of the attractions are really close together. If I had any sort of drive to get to the Michigan City Boat Show, I’d seriously consider making this a getaway for my entire family,” Schultz concluded.
For links to all the attractions listed above, plus more trip planning information, click here:
http://michigancityboatshow.com/mc-planning.shtml
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Driving Directions
The Michigan City Boat Show is an easy drive from four states (Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and of course Indiana). For detailed driving directions, follow this link:
http://michigancityboatshow.com/mc-directions.shtml
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More Information
For more complete information about the 26th annual Michigan City In-Water Boat Show, visit our web site at http://www.michigancityboatshow.com.
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Feedback
We’d like your feedback regarding this e-newsletter, the web site and our boat show in general. What additions would you like? What could you do without? How can we better serve you? E-mail slfergus@boatohio.com with your comments and suggestions.
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