This schooner extravaganza is jam-packed with fun, educational events and opportunities to see and even cruise aboard these magnificent sailing ships. Twenty-two schooners from all over the country will travel to Gloucester Harbor to participate in the festival. Check out a list of schooners here.

Venue
This will be an in-person event located at Lakeview Pavilion: 45 Lakeview Road, Foxboro, MA 02035 | 508-543-9099 | www.lakeviewpavilion.com

Business of Boating Conference information
2025 BOB Conference will feature a variety of industry specific sessions that will be announced over the next couple months.

Wednesday January 22, 2025 – Pre-Conference Networking
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Join industry colleagues and MMTA members for dinner at Skipjacks located at Patriot Place: Homepage – Skipjack’s
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM: Networking Social Event at Splitsville located at Patriot Place: Howl Splitsville Golf Suites: Live Music Bar | Bowling Alley | Foxborough Nightlife | Darts and Shuffleboard | Party and Events Venue | Patriot Place Restaurant

Hotel Options
You will find the information for your online reservation link below. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have questions or need help with the link. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.

Last Day to Book: Thursday, January 9, 2025

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel for $199 USD per night
Book your group rate for Massachusetts Marine Trade Association

Please Note: Rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. We recommend booking a room as soon as possible if you plan to join in person and require a hotel.

Registration
To complete registration, click ‘register’ to fill out the form and continue through to payment.

Group Registration
To register for more than one individual at a time via one transaction, please contact our Registration Helpdesk at 866-872-5840 to pay over the phone for your group. For a seamless experience, please make sure all group members have filled out the registration form by clicking ‘register’ below, without proceeding through the payment step. Note: The helpdesk agent will need to know each person’s full name and email address. Once payment is received, all group members will receive an access confirmation.