Features at a Glance – Nashville Boat & Sportshow
Features at a Glance
Miss GEICO makes her debut in Nashville
NEW for 2010! See one of the world's fastest offshore racing boats. Powered by the same turbine engines that flew missions in the first Gulf War, Miss GEICO is capable of reaching speeds of more than 185 miles per hour.
Measuring 40 feet in length and weighing in at 10,000 lbs., this MTI turbine racing boat is run by a crew of six, including driver Marc Granet.
NEW! Affordability Pavilion
Think owning a boat is out of reach? Think again! When it comes to enjoyable ways to spend your leisure time, boating is far more affordable than you may realize. Be sure to stop by and check out this special showcase of boats you can own for less than $250 per month.
When you compare the costs of boating to a single day at an amusement park or a trip to any major league game, you'll find that dollar for dollar, boating is really quite affordable. See for yourself how boating can stretch your vacation and leisure time budget:
Compare Costs of Boating vs. Other Leisure Activities
NEW! Kids' Trout Fishing—FREE for kids 12 and younger!
There's no limit to the fun! Catch-and-release fishing pond is a great way to introduce kids to the sport of fishing. Be sure to bring your camera to capture to moment when your little angler reels in a big one!
NEW! Kentucky Dept. of Fishing & Wildlife Resources Hunting Range!
"Laser Shot" Virtual Hunting Game - Test your skills at the Kentucky Department of Fishing and Wildife Resources (KDFWR) virtual hunting game.Try any of the following activities while being guided through the proper technique by patient and knowledgeable staff.
Whitetail Deer Hunting: Experience hunting deer in four different regions of the county and in different seasons.
Upland Bird Hunting: Hunt pheasants, quail, doves, and more, all while standing in the samespot!
Wild Boar Hunting: Sharpen your skills for hunting on your own property with this exciting game.
Target Shooting…including trap: Test your marksmanship skills by shooting objects in these fun games.
KDFWR requests a $2.00 donation per customer for game participation. The proceeds will support KDFWR Summer Conservation Camp Program Camps are open to all Kentucky students who are in grades 4-6 and help them to stay in touch with nature andthe outdoors.
- 2010 Licenses and Elk Permits—Your one-stop shop for all the licenses you'll need including fishing, hunting, sportsmen's licenses and elk permits.
- Meet Tim Farmer—Fans of the Kentucky Afield television show will have a unique opportunity to meet host Tim Farmer who hosts the popular outdoor program on Kentucky Educational Television (KET) for the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Farmer has been taking viewers “across the Commonwealth in search of outdoor adventure” for more than a decade. Show watchers can meet and talk with Farmer Friday, from 6pm –7 pm and Saturday from 11am–2 pm at the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s booth.
NEW! Wing-A-Thon Wing Eating Contest
Be here for the kick-off of the show's first-ever Wing-A-Thon wing-eating contest, hosted by 104.5 The Zone, with wings provided by Hooters. The contestant with the biggest "appetite for success" will walk away with a Fiesta Grill worth $500, courtesy of WGFX-FM 104.5 The Zone.
The action starts at 1pm on Saturday, January 9. Listen to 104.5 The Zone for more details and your chance to enter.
THE REDNECK YACHT CLUB performs live at this year’s boat show! 
Meet Bikini Bottoms' favorite resident—SpongeBob Squarepants is making a special appearance at the show. He'll be on hand to greet his fans Saturday & Sunday from 11am–3pm.
Kids' Adventure Trail
Follow the Adventure Trail with your kids! Visit participating exhibitors and collect stamps on the Adventure Trail Map by trying fun learning activities, such as knot tying, animal track/compass reasing, water safety and more. Look for the Kids' Aventure Trail Map in the Show Directory.
Fishing seminars by Joey Monteleone
Joey Monteleone has earned national attention as he has fished, guided and instructed all across North America. The list of Monteleone’s credits include catching over 25,000 bass in the past two decades with documented catches of more than 1,025 trophy fish over five pounds. Monteleone is an expert at catching all species of bass, as well as trout, crappie, bluegill, catfish and more while utilizing many types of tackle and techniques. Joey Monteleone has been sharing his secrets of success on the pages of BASSMASTER, IN-FISHERMAN, BASSIN' and other publications for more than 20 years. On television, Joey has made numerous guest appearances including serving as a "guide" on nationally syndicated (Outdoor Channel & Comcast Sports South) Tennessee Wild Side. On the radio, Joey has been heard for the last 15 years on Nashville stations and world-wide on the Web. Currently, he can be heard on AM 650, where he hosts "Inside the Outdoors".
Dog Training Seminars
Renowned dog trainer Keith Milby's dogs will entertain you with their amazing tricks, while Keith shares dog training secrets and advice. Click here for seminar schedule.
Learn more about Keith and training methods at www.gonetothedogsdaycare.com.
Boating 101 for Women 
Learn the basics of boating from Christy Martin, longtime boater, river rat and publisher of LIFE ON THE WATER Magazine. You’ll learn concepts like
- 10 ways to determine a ‘do-over’
- Why he gets so mad about starboard and port
- You’ll learn the new country song, “Head for the Dock Just as Fast as you Want to Hit It”
- The FIVE ways to say ‘Bless Your Heart’ on a boat
- Basics of safety made easy
Ladies' Day
- Meet Tim Farmer—Fans of the Kentucky Afield television show can meet host Tim Farmer from 6pm–7pm. Farmer, who hosts the popular outdoor program on Kentucky Educational Television (KET) for the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, has been taking viewers “across the Commonwealth in search of outdoor adventure” for more than a decade.
- Participate in Boating 101 for Women Seminar
- Register to win a Women’s Wakeboarding Package:
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