ESSEX, Conn. — Soundings Publications, a division of Dominion Enterprises, has been named exclusive media sponsor for the Spring Boat Show, which takes place April 23-25 in Essex, Conn.

“Essex will be a great venue for this new spring show,” said Bill Sisson, editor of Soundings (www.soundingsonline.com) and Soundings Trade Only magazines (www.tradeonlytoday.com). “From trawlers and tugs to sailboats and express cruisers, this little show will offer the public a good number of quality builders and models.”

The Spring Boat Show will bring together Soundings and Brewer Dauntless Shipyard & Marina with five Essex-based dealers and brokers — Boatworks Yacht Sales, Wilde Yacht Sales, Eastland Yachts, Hank Aldrich Yacht Sales and Prestige Yacht Sales — showcasing a variety of vessels. More than 50 boats will be on display, including sail and power, new and used from 25 to 72 feet. The show will run 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each of the three days at the Brewer Dauntless Marina at 9 Novelty Lane in Essex. Admission is free.

“At a ‘boutique’ show like this, we can treat every boater like a VIP. And Essex is such a great destination,” commented Doug Domenie, general manager of Essex-based Brewer Dauntless Shipyard & Marina (www.byy.com/essex).

Essex, a historic maritime village on the Connecticut River, is home to a number of high-quality boat brokers and dealers — which means variety for consumers. Vessels on display will include Nordic Tugs, Ranger Tugs, Nonsuch, Hallberg-Rassy, Sabre, American Tug, Hunt Yachts, Grand Banks and Cabo.

The Spring Boat Show will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, April 23, through Sunday, April 25 – rain or shine – at Brewer Dauntless Marina (formerly known as The Chandlery), 9 Novelty Lane in Essex. For information, e-mail info@byy.com.