Escape Winter and Head for the Chicago Boat Show
The Midwest’s largest indoor boat show features the best deals on hundreds of the latest power and sailboats, RVs and marine accessories, as well as family-friendly activities for all ages
Published: Wednesday, January 6, 2016
The Progressive® Insurance Chicago Boat, RV & Strictly Sail Show® is the perfect oasis for escaping frigid winter temperatures this January. This mega show features hundreds of powerboats, sailboats and RVs on display for attendees to view, board, and shop, plus outdoor and marine accessories and plenty of hands-on interactive & educational activities for everyone. Powerboats, RVs, and sailboats will be showcased in three distinct areas to make it easy for attendees to navigate the show and find what they are looking for.
Show visitors can try their hand at virtually docking a boat at the Progressive® Insurance Boat School, try the fun and fitness benefits of paddle sports in an indoor pool at Paddlefest, attend a variety of seminars ranging from DIY tips at Fred’s Shed Interactive Learning Center to an extensive lineup of boating and sailing seminars or sit in on an entertaining, informational presentation from RV expert David Solberg, author of “The RV Handbook,” at the RV Handyman Campsite, plus much more!
When: Thursday, January 14 – Monday, January 18, 2016
Times: Thursday: 11:00am–9:00pm
Friday: 11:00am–9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am–8:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am–7:00pm
Monday: 10:00am–5:00pm Open on Martin Luther King Day!
Where: McCormick Place – SOUTH Building
2301 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
Admission: $14.00 for adults
FREE for Children 15 years and under
$10 seniors (62 & older) Thursday, January 14 only
NOTE: Advance tickets are available to purchase online 11/20 at ChicagoBoatShow.com
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Editor Note: For press materials, preview photos, B-roll, interviews, to attend media preview or obtain press badge, please contact Jamie Born at (847) 853-6117 or [email protected].
About the Progressive Insurance® Chicago Boat, RV & Strictly Sail Show: The Progressive Insurance Chicago Boat, RV & Strictly Sail Show is produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the world’s largest producer of boat shows and the leading association representing the recreational boating industry. NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters and anglers throughout the U.S. and Canada. The association is dedicated to industry growth through programs in public policy advocacy, market statistics and research, product quality assurance and promotion of the boating lifestyle. For more information, visit www.nmma.org.
About Progressive
The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies makes it easy to understand, buy and use auto insurance. Progressive offers choices so consumers can reach it whenever, wherever and however it’s most convenient—online at progressive.com, by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE, on a mobile device or in-person with a local agent.
Progressive also offers insurance for personal and commercial autos and trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, as well as home insurance through select carriers. It’s the fourth largest auto insurer in the country, the largest seller of motorcycle insurance and a leader in commercial auto insurance. Progressive also offers car insurance online in Australia at http://www.progressiveonline.com.au.
Founded in 1937, Progressive continues its long history of offering shopping tools and services that save customers time and money, like Name Your Price®, Snapshot® and Service Centers.
The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based holding company, trade publicly at NYSE:PGR.
Contact: To learn more about Progressive Boat Insurance, which insures more than one million watercraft, contact Erin Vrobel at [email protected], (440) 395-0179
