I attended my first Toronto International Boat Show back in January 2018. I had always been interested in boating however never had the courage to pursue the hobby during my younger years. Now that I’m working full-time and have both time and resources to spend on the hobby, I decided to go to the boat show into a new passion of mine. There is something for everyone at the boat show whether you be a newcomer learning about the world of boating, or someone who has been on the seas for over 50 years. As a newcomer it was very nice to meet seasoned sailors who not only gave me advice about getting into boating and sailing but also invited me to join their club so I could meet others who are like myself in that they are new to the hobby and don’t know where to start. Because of the international boat show in Toronto, I was able to join the yacht club, become a crew member on a racing boat and in the new year I’ll be purchasing my first sailboat. I highly recommend the Toronto International Boat Show and I hope to see you there in January!