Newport Boat Show is a showcase for all things sailing
Boating enthusiasts lined the docks in Lido Marina Village on Thursday afternoon to check out the latest sailing technology and luxury yacht design during the first day of the Newport Boat Show.
The 43rd annual four-day event, which runs through Sunday, showcases more than 200 pleasure boats, including new models and ocean-tested yachts with various amenities. Some attendees perused, on the hunt for their next big purchase, while others milled around looking at ways to enhance their own vessels.
Show organizer Duncan McIntosh kept busy running around Thursday afternoon to make sure the event got off to a smooth start.
“I’m still trying to catch my breath,” he said. “We have a really good flow of people coming in now.”
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IF YOU GO
What: 43rd annual Newport Boat Show
Where: Lido Marina Village, 3420 Via Oporto, Newport Beach
When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Cost: $15 for adults, free for children 12 and younger
Parking: Free parking Friday at Newport Harbor Lutheran Church, 798 Dover Drive. Free parking Saturday and Sunday at the Hoag Health Center on Superior Avenue, with free shuttle service to and from Lido Marina Village. Parking at the structure in Lido Marina Village will cost a minimum of $20 per vehicle per day.
Information: newportbeachboatshow.com
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