CONNECTICUT SPRING BOAT SHOW

Brewer Essex Island Marina 11 Ferry Street, Essex, United States

The Connecticut Spring Boat Show sponsored by the Yacht Brokers Association of America, has announced 2016 in-water show dates of May 13-15, 2016 at Brewer Essex Island Marina located in Essex, CT.    WindCheck Magazine … Continue reading

Free

A Lecture with USCG Captain Greg Wisener

Essex Library 33 West Ave, Essex, CT, United States

The United States has the largest system of ports, waterways, and coastal seas in the world, which includes some 95,000 miles of coastline, 26,000 miles of commercial waterways that serve … Continue reading

FREE

CT Spring Boat Show

Brewer Essex Island Marina 11 Ferry Street, Essex, United States

REGIONAL BOAT DEALERS GEAR UP FOR THE 2nd ANNUAL IN-WATER CONNECTICUT SPRING BOAT SHOW IN ESSEX, CT MAY 5-7, 2017 The Connecticut Spring Boat Show has announced the 2nd Annual … Continue reading

Free

Yoga On the Island

Brewer Essex Island Marina 11 Ferry Street, Essex, United States

Saturday June 29th at 8am Bring your own mat or borrow one of ours, to join Kate Jones for a relaxing morning of Yoga with a view of the North … Continue reading

Free

Onrust Sails

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Onrust is a 53' gaff rigged and auxillary engine powered replica of Adriaen block’s vessel - one of the first western style ships built in the new world, and the … Continue reading

$12 – $33

Paddle Programs

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Explore the North, Middle and South Coves and Nott Island on Canoes, Kayaks, or Stand Up Paddle Boards June: saturday - sunday, 8am, 10am and 2 pm July: saturday - … Continue reading

$25 – $45

Boater’s Grilling Course

Brewer Essex Island Marina 11 Ferry Street, Essex, United States

Bring your favorite apron and come join Chef Jenn on the island to learn the recipes and ways to prepare different ingredients into multiple meals and ways to keep cooking … Continue reading

$150

Onrust Brunch

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Join Connecticut River Museum Curator Amy Trout on a morning sail on the Onrust. Discover the Myths and Legends of the Connecticut River Valley and enjoy the sights of the … Continue reading

$28

Global Trade, 17th Century Style

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Today Americans depend on trade with China for many of the consumer goods that make our lives comfortable. The English Puritans who settled the Connecticut Valley in the 17th century … Continue reading

FREE

Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruises

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Each winter as the temperature dips below freezing, Bald Eagles from as far north as Canada make their way to the open waters of the Connecticut River for easy fishing … Continue reading

$42

Shanties & Sails: Johnson Girls Band

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Johnson Girls Band 5:30-6:30 Shanties:  FREE 7:00-8:00 Onrust:  More details to come!  Click Here to Register for this Event! Join us for CRM’s newest concert series, Shanties … Continue reading

Shanties & Sails: Geoff Kaufman

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Tuesday, June 30, 2020 Geoff Kaufman 5:30-6:30 Shanties:  FREE 7:00-8:00 Onrust:  More details to come!  Click Here to Register for this Event! Join us for CRM’s newest concert series, Shanties & … Continue reading

Connecticut Spring Boat Show 2021

Brewer Essex Island Marina 11 Ferry Street, Essex, United States

The 2021 Connecticut Spring Boat Show will be held Friday, April 30 - Sunday, May 2 at Safe Harbor Essex Island at 11 Ferry Street, Essex. Tickets are $20 per adult and provide access for all three days. Kids 13 and under are free. Attendees will see a wide range of new and used brokerage boats including both power and sail models with sea trials available.

$20

2021 Connecticut Spring Boat Show

Safe Harbor Essex Island 11 Ferry Street, Essex, CT, United States

The 2021 Connecticut Spring Boat Show will be held Friday, April 30 - Sunday, May 2 at Safe Harbor Essex Island, 11 Ferry Street, Essex, CT. The annual show is a production … Continue reading

Summer Adventure Camp: River Explorers

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

August 9, 2021-August 13, 2021 @ 9:00 AM-4:00 PM  Ages 6-8  Discover what is over, under, and along the Connecticut River. Use dip and seine nets to catch critters. Take … Continue reading

Summer Adventure Camp: River Adventures

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main St, Essex, CT, United States

August 9, 2021-August 13, 2021 @ 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Ages 9-12   Find out all you can about the river. Collect samples using nets. Spend each day in coves, on islands, … Continue reading

The Great River of the West and Maritime Heritage

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Part of the The Rivers That Connect Us: Exploring America’s Great Rivers Series Columbia River Maritime Museum The Great River of the West and Maritime Heritage Presented by: Captain Bruce … Continue reading

$5 – $10

Rain Gutter Regatta

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Join us as we celebrate the opening of our newest exhibit, Speed: Hydroplane Racing on the Connecticut River, 1900-1940. Paint and race your own boat craft for children ages 10 and under. Registration is required and space is limited. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

$10

Shanties & Sails: Skylark

Shanties & Sails is back! Come down and enjoy an evening of Sea Shanties. You want to be on deck to hear talented shanty and sea-song musicians for a FREE one hour … Continue reading

$25

Jazzy Juneteenth River Cruise

Come along for a Jazz Dinner Cruise aboard the RiverQuest. Price includes food and one complementary drink. Vocals by  Michael Dunham. Food by Berkins on Main and Brown Butter. Cash … Continue reading

$75

Shanties & Sails: Johnson Girls

Shanties & Sails are back! Enjoy an evening of Sea Shanties. Hear talented shanty and sea-song musicians for a FREE one hour live performance. Add onto your evening to continue the fun. … Continue reading

$25

2023 CT Spring Boat Show

Safe Harbor Essex Island 11 Ferry Street, Essex, CT, United States

The 2023 Connecticut Spring Boat Show will be held Friday April 28th 1-6pm, Saturday April 29th 10am-5pm and Sunday April 30th 10am-5pm at Safe Harbor Essex Island - 11 Ferry … Continue reading

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    Essex Board of Trade, Inc., P.O. Box 322
    Essex, CT 06426 or email Info@EssexCT.com