Boston In-Water Boat show left a sad, "no child left behind" feeling. Why ? It was poorly organized and badly executed in a typical Boston's unfriendly and proud of it manner. I didn't realize it before, but Boston's "World Trade Center" doesn't have parking. One is redirected to vulcher spots around the venue. Quite a few cars where towed by Massport while we were looking for a place to park (apparently Massport has authority over the WTC). Once inside, your $12 admission buys you a visit trough half empy exhibition halls, quiet enjoement of dirty carpets throughout and conversations with bleary-eyed vendors desparate for any kind of sale.
The in-water part of the show wasn't that bad, although it was more biased towards power boats than sailboats. There were may be 5 sailboats on the dispplay, and most of them we have seen earlier in Newport. We ran into some old friends from
Newburuport Marine Services and that was the highlight of the day.
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On iPod: Close Cover 3:12 Wim Mertens Café del Mar, Vol. 5 Club-House
