Nice way to end February: Baltimore Boat Show

         I don't about you but February is the one month I look forward to ending every year.  By this time of the winter we have endured enough cold weather that the thoughts of summer carry us through the month.  One of the ways we can take a "winter break" is to visit the Baltimore Boat Show in Baltimore.  I have some free tickets to the Boat Show if you would like to go.  Email me (at the top of the blog)  if you would like a couple of tickets.

    I received the following information about the Boat Show:

      "The 2013 Progressive Insurance Baltimore Boat Show cruises into the Baltimore Convention Center, February 28 – March 3, making a splash with sales on the newest boats and accessories, plus new fun and educational activities for boaters of all ages and experience levels. Boaters, sailors, fisherman and families can climb aboard and compare hundreds of boats for all budgets and lifestyles, from luxury cruisers and fishing boats to family runabouts and pontoons, plus shop deals on the latest marine gadgets and gear.

     Boat browsing and buying is just the beginning of the fun at the Progressive Insurance Baltimore Boat Show, with a variety of attractions, including the new Swampmaster Gator Show – visitors looking to get wild can take a photo holding a baby gator and watch as expert alligator handler Jeff Quattrocchi catches an 8 ft., 200 lb. alligator. Captain Dave Marciano from National Geographic Channel's Wicked Tuna will also be on hand March 1-3 to meet visitors and share his stories on the open seas. And, experienced and beginner boaters can put their boating skills to the test with the Power Boat Docking Challenge.

        Boaters and fisherman hoping to add new tricks to their trade can head to the hands-on clinics, see demonstrations and get one-on-one advice at Fred’s Shed DIY Interactive Learning Center and Fishing the Chesapeake seminar series.  And, there’s no shortage offun for the kids with a chance to build their own boat at the Kids’ Create-a-Boat.

When:                  Thursday, February 28 through Sunday, March 3, 2013

Where:                Baltimore Convention Center

                                One West Pratt Street

                                Baltimore, MD 21201

Hours:                  Thursday, February 28   11:00am–9:00pm

                                Friday, March 1               11:00am–9:00pm

                                Saturday, March 2          10:00am–9:00pm

                                Sunday, March 3             10:00am–5:00pm

Tickets:                $12 for adults; FREE for children 15 and under (when accompanied by an adult)"
                                Advance tickets can be purchased at http://www.baltimoreboatshow.com/.