2012 Bio's
Rich Johnson: Rich
is a sponsor and producer of the NY National Boat Show and
their Boating & Fishing Educational Series
the last dozen years and
host of the 16 year running television and his radio shows
The Fishing Line. Rich has 40 years fishing experience in salt and
freshwater and specializes in many species from boat or beach. A fishing
tutor, lecturer & freelance writer, Rich has taught Adult Education fishing
classes over 15 years. This year hell bring
a few new topics to this years show.
www.TheFishingLine.com.
Al Ristori:
Capt. Al Ristori of Manasquan Park, NJ has been
the Saltwater editor of NJs Star-Ledger since 1984 and is a regional editor
of Salt Water Sportsman. Al Ristori has appeared on The Fishing Line radio &
TV shows, his books include North American Saltwater Fishing; The Saltwater
Fish Identifier; Fishing for Bluefish and several others. Ristori charters
the 35-foot charter boat out of Highlands, N.J. specializing in striped bass
and school tuna.
Capt. James
Schneider: Capt. Jim has been fishing LI Sound his entire life and his
knowledge of local waters is unsurpassed. Commercial fishing and captaining
party boats for 30 years, when it comes to innovating new techniques and
adjusting to different species, Captain James has the skill set to adapt and
has done so successfully. Countless numbers of fluke over 10 pounds with the
largest 15-1/4 pounds, his blackfishing and anchoring skills are second to
none. Never hesitate to ask the Captain for advice he is always willing to
teach, especially kids.
www.JamesJosephFishing.com
Capt. Roger
Gendron: Captain Roger Gendron of CT has been actively guiding the
waters of Western Long Island Sound since 1989. A local who has spent
his entire life in this area, he started fly fishing the coast of Fairfield
County Connecticut over 30 years ago, and was one of the first guides in the
area to specialize in fly fishing and light tackle fishing in shallow salt
water for striped bass and bluefish.
www.ctislandoutfitters.com.
Captain Joe
Shastay: A new addition to the NY Boat Show,
Capt. Joe of NJ has been fishing the
East River and Upper New York
Harbor as a charter captain
over 30 years. With Joes knowledge of the harbor waters, you'll have
a great opportunity to land the "big one" after attending his lectures. The
areas Joe fishes read like a sightseer's handbook: The
Statue of Liberty, United Nations
Building, the Brooklyn
Bridge, South Street Seaport and
Ellis Island are all within
a cast length with Joes fishing waters and all hold quality bass and
bluefish. On the web at
www.nyharborfishing.com.
2012
NY Boat Shows Boating and Fishing University Schedule
Sponsored and produced by The
Fishing Line & Rich Johnson (speakers & times subject to change)
Wednesday- January 4 Noon to 9 p.m.
5 pm:
Clam Chumming
Stripers: Rich Johnson of The
Fishing Line
6 pm:
East River Stripers:
Capt. Joe Shastay of NY Harbor Sportfishing
Thursday-
January 5Noon to 9 p.m.
3 pm:
East River Stripers: Capt. Joe Shastay of NY Harbor Sportfishing
4 pm:
Chunking
LI Sound Stripers:
Capt. James
Schneider of the James Joseph
5 pm:
LI Sound
Light Tackle Stripers: Capt. Roger Gendron
6 pm:
LI Sound
Blackfishing:
Capt. James Schneider of the James Joseph II
Friday- January 6noon to 9 p.m.
2 pm:
Plugging Back Bay
Stripers:
Rich Johnson of The Fishing Line
3 pm:
LI Sound
Blackfishing:
Capt. James Schneider of the James Joseph II
4 pm:
East River Stripers: Capt. Joe
Shastay of NY Harbor Sportfishing
5 pm:
CT Light Tackle Stripers: Capt.
Roger K. Gendron of CT Island Outfitters
6 pm:
Chunking LI Sound Stripers:
Capt. James
Schneider of the James Joseph
7 pm:
East River Stripers: Capt. Joe
Shastay of NY Harbor Sportfishing
Saturday- January 710 am to 9 pm
Noon:
Striped Bass Trolling Tactics:
Capt.
Al Ristori / NJ Star Ledger
1 pm
Clam Chumming
Stripers:
Rich Johnson of The Fishing Line
3 pm:
Bucktailing LI
Sound Fluke:
Capt. James Schneider of the James Joseph
4 pm
LI Sound Light Tackle Stripers:
Capt. Roger Gendron
5 pm.
LI Blackfishing
Tactics:
Capt. James Schneider of the James Joseph
Sunday- January 810 a.m. to 6 p.m.
11 am:
LI Sound Light Tackle Stripers:
Capt. Roger Gendron
12 pm: Bucktailing Shallow Water
Fluke: Rich Johnson of The Fishing Line
1 pm:
LI Sound Blackfishing:
Capt. James Schneider of the James Joseph
2 pm: East
River Stripers: Capt. Joe Shastay of NY Harbor Sportfishing
NY Boat Show Update
Ring in the New Year at the Progressive Insurance New York Boat
ShowJanuary 4-8, Nation's First Boat Show Offers Boating Enthusiasts a
Post-Holiday Winter Retreat with Bargains, Hands-on Education, and Nautical
Attractions for New and Seasoned Boaters
Plus Special Appearances by Discovery
Channel's Swamp Brothers
The weather outside may be frightful, but folks can still find delightful
warm weather fun at the 2012 Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show, an
ideal winter escape to beat the frigid temperatures and post-holiday blues
and gear up for summer. The northeast's premier boating event takes place
January 4-8 at the Javits Center, which will be transformed into a boat
lover's oasis for five days of warm weather fun. An annual tradition for new
and seasoned boaters, the Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show provides
deals on hundreds of boats, gear and accessories from the region's premier
dealers and retailers, interactive courses covering all-things boating, and
attractions for the whole family. The 2012 show will feature the best in
boating, sailing and fishing, providing visitors a unique opportunity to
board and compare a variety of boats side by side at competitive bargains
and search out exclusive show specials on the latest luxury motor and
sailing yachts, sport fishers, performance boats, marine accessories, gear
and electronics. New features include DIY seminars at Fred's Shed and a
chance to meet Robbie and Stephen Keszey, the wild brothers from Discovery
Channel's hit series, Swamp Brothers. "There's no better place for
thousands of area boaters to get their boating fix in the off-season," says
Jon Pritko, show manager. "Serious shoppers can take advantage of exhibitor
specials on boats, gear and accessories for every budget and boating
lifestyle, and those looking to improve their on-the-water skills can
participate in free hands-on boating and fishing courses. Plus, water
enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy our special events and the opportunity to
check out hundreds of new innovations."
Special features at the
2012 Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show include:
NEW!
Discovery Channel's Swamp Brothers: Meet Robbie & Stephen Keszey, the "Swamp
Brothers" from Discovery Channel's hit show. They're a different breed of
brothers - an exotic animal expert, and a former New York City boy learning
the ropes at Florida's largest reptile sanctuary and exotic reptile
dealership. See schedule here
NEW!
Become the sharpest tool in the shed: Do-it-yourselfers or boat owners
interested in maintaining, repairing or upgrading their boat or engine can
head to Fred's Shed DIY Seminars & the Interactive Learning Center for
practical, professional advice... Free, daily seminars and talk-show format
clinics cover a variety of topics and include demos and question/answer
sessions. "The Boating Guy," and certified marine service technician "Fred,
The Outboard Doctor" bring more than 50 years of boating and
"wrench-slinging" experience to the Shed. Stop by to see a cutaway boat and
motor, participate in hands-on clinics and get your questions answered. See
schedule here
NEW! Paddlepalooza!
- Stand-up paddling and SUP yoga continue to sweep the nation as the hottest
trends in fitness and on-the-water activities. Downunder Paddling of CT is
offering free demonstrations and the chance for attendees to test their
balance on a simulated body of water! Daily demos include introductions and
advanced techniques of Stand-Up Paddling (SUP), which combines surfing and
kayaking. Plus, watch yoga instructors show off their best downward-facing
dog on the water with SUP Yoga; catch a demo of the PaddleFit program, an
exercise that focuses on core power; and learn new techniques to increase
speed and race competitively in the sport of SUP. See schedule here
NEW! Pre-show Premier Boating Workshops:
Beginners and experienced boaters alike can take their on-the-water skills
to the next level with a variety of three-hour interactive workshops offered
by The Annapolis School of Seamanship Jan. 6-8 from 9am-Noon. Attendees can
learn the basic tricks to maneuver a boat in close quarters, how to operate
and maintain marine diesel fuel systems, participate in hands-on
demonstrations for anchoring and line handling, and will get a look at some
modern navigational electronics. Cost: $85 per person and includes two days
of show admission, a three-hour intensive workshop, instructional take away
items, and a $25 gift certificate for classes at Annapolis School of
Seamanship.Pre-registration is required for all workshops.See schedule here
Boating for beginners, boaters on a
budget: The Welcome to the Water
Center is a must-attend for boaters just getting started who want to learn
how to make the most of their time on the water, and for those with smaller
budgets. Highlights include:
* Expert, unbiased advice and free daily seminars from "The Boating
Guy"
* Local resources to help new boaters navigate their boating
lifestyle
* Boating on a Budget
Showcase:Think owning a boat is out of reach? Visitors can research and shop
a variety of boats that can be financed for $250 or less per month.
Power Boat Docking Challenge:
New and experienced boaters can become more confident behind the helm at the
Power Boat Docking Challenge. This interactive experience pits show
participants against one another, who compete against the clock, steering
and docking a 4-ft, twin engine, remote-controlled power boat from an actual
life-size boat helm down a 20-ft.pool into a marina and ultimately a slip.
See schedule here
Fishing University & Boating Education
Sessions and Hand-On Demos:
Informative, free, and entertaining daily sessions hosted by top local pros;
Presented by Allstate and produced in partnership with The Fishing Line. See
schedule here
Annual favorites will also return including
appearances by Spiderman and Patrick Star from SpongeBob SquarePants; and
the Miss GEICO race boat, the world's fastest catamaran breaking speeds of
180 mph!
Show Details:
Wednesday-Sunday, January 4-8, 2012
Wed/Thu/Fri: Noon-9pm; Sat: 10am-9pm; Sun: 10am-6pm
Where: Javits Center; 655 West 34th Street, New York, NY
Tickets: Adults,
$14 (16 and older); Youth 15 and under, FREE (when accompanied by an adult)
**Advance tickets can be purchased online at NYBoatShow.com.
Phone:718.707.0711
Web: www.NYBoatShow.com;
www.twitter.com/NYBoatShow; find us on Facebook.
Media Info: Preview photos, interviews
and additional information are available by request to Carrie Waible(646.532.6730;
or carrie@cwandco.com) or Monique
Dinor (646.532.6728;
monique@cwandco.com). Media can register for the show online here.
About the Progressive� Insurance New York Boat Show:
The 107th annual Progressive� Insurance New York Boat 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.
