Learn about all the ways you can go boating in our region at the New England Boating Experience. You can also meet the cohosts of New England Boating TV Tom Richardson and Parker Kelley, learn about wind-powered skiing with a Kitewing sail, visit with the Providence Community Boating Center to learn how easy it is to get on the water, check out all the latest gear from Helly Hansen, surf on dry land, and talk to the small-boat experts at Zim Sailing. There is even a green screen for free photo fun! Come by any time during the show to learn more. The schedule for our New England Boating Experience special events is below.

Notice- The following schedule reflects programming from the 2015 Providence Boat Show. We are currently in the process of updating content to reflect the 2016 show. Please check back soon for updated info!

Sailing Secrets for Powerboaters

How does the wind “push” a sailboat? Why do sailboats “zig-zag” around? Is it scary when you “lean over”? This insider track to sailing will explore everything you wanted to know about sailing but were afraid to ask. Providence Community Boating Center will show you that sailing is easier to learn than you may have thought.

Friday, 1:00 and 5:00 pm
Saturday, 1:00 and 5:00 pm
Sunday, 12:00 noon and 4:00 pm

Why Knot?

This mini-introduction to knot-tying with Providence Community Boating will cover some basic seamanship knots and their uses. Learn to tie the Bowline, Sheet Bend, Barrel, Figure 8, Square Knot, Alpine Butterfly Loop and the Cleat Hitch.

Friday, 1:00 and 5:00 pm Saturday, 1:00 and 5:00 pm Sunday, 12:00 noon and 4:00 pm

Sit-On-Top Kayaking for Everyone

Sit-on-top kayaks offer great stability, ease of use, and minimal training to get you or your family out on the water. With no enclosed cockpit, paddlers do not need to learn the “Eskimo roll” or worry about pumping out accumulated water after an accidental flip. Providence Community Boating will help you explore basic safety and address why sit-on-tops are the preferred choice for beginner paddling programs.

Friday, 3:00 pm
Saturday, 3:00 pm
Sunday, 2:00 pm

Sailing Through Science After School

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and sailing are the perfect mix to help youth connect to the environment, learn about the forces at work on a sailboat, and develop a lifelong interest in learning through hands-on, daily sailing adventures. Providence Community Boating serves as a national model in piloting and developing STEM content with US SAILING, the national governing body of sailing, in the Reach STEM program.

Friday, 3:00 pm
Saturday, 3:00 pm
Sunday, 2:00 pm