PHOTO COURTESY NEWPORT BOAT SHOW

The Newport International Boat Show has announced the presenting partners for this year’s show, which will be held Sept. 12-15 at the Newport Yachting Center in downtown, Newport, R.I.

“Once again, we are welcoming remarkable sponsors,” Gail Lowney Alofsin, director of corporate sponsorships for the show, said in a statement. “Renowned companies, from local to national, have seen the value in supporting our show. Their participation allows us to give our visitors and exhibitors the unique experience that the Newport International Boat Show is known for and this year is set to be the best yet.”

The presenting sponsors are BankNewport and its marine division, OceanPoint Marine Lending.

“As we embark on another boating season in Rhode Island, BankNewport is proud to continue its role as the presenting sponsor of the Newport International Boat Show,” Jack Murphy, president and CEO of BankNewport, said in the statement. “This world-class boat show not only highlights the excellence of great boat manufacturers, dealers, brokers and marine trade companies but also the charm and vibrancy of Newport and its neighboring areas during this time of year. We look forward to welcoming a great crowd this September”

Sponsors to date include: BMW North America; Boatal; Boston Yacht Sales; Cape Tide Hard Tea; Carey, Richmond and Viking Insurance; C2 Vehicles; Centreville Bank; Chubb Insurance; Coca Cola; Francis Coppola Diamond Collection; Dillon’s Small Batch Distillery; Discover Newport; Dockwa; Dulce Vida Tequila; Fishers Island Lemonade; Flexjet; Global Marine Insurance; Helly Hansen Newport, Hogan Associates Real Estate; KIND; LaVictoire Finance; Leaf Filter; Marriott Newport; Marsh McLennan Agency; Newport Craft Brewing Distilling Company; ORIS Watches USA Inc.; Pella Windows and Doors; Pretty Rugged; Renewal by Andersen; Rinaldi Roofing; Safe Harbor Marinas; Sebago; Sobieski Vodka; Tequila Ocho; Whalers Brewing Company and ZOA.

Media partners include AIM Marine Group, Cruising World magazine, New England Marine Trades Association, Rhode Island Marine Trades Association, Sailing World magazine, Soundings magazine and Yachting magazine.

The show covers more than 15 acres on Newport’s waterfront with six connecting show sites on land and in the water. Powerboats and sailboats ranging from 15 to 90 feet, plus an extensive selection of engines and equipment will be on display.