Contest: Win a Family Four-Pack to San Diego International Boat Show

Anchors aweigh! The Progressive Insurance San Diego International Boat Show cruises into Harbor Island starting June 20, where boaters and nonboaters can learn to scuba, tour a superyacht and try paddle sports.

Admission is $12 for adults (13 years and older) and free for children 12 and under and military personnel with proper ID.

But four family four-packs are being given away to Patch readers.  For a chance at the four-pack of tickets, —a value of $48—tell us why you want to attend the boat show by posting a comment (and your full name) below. Contest ends at 6 p.m. Friday, June 14.

Here are some clues:

SCUBA do: At the Be a Diver Pool, anyone 10 and older can learn how to scuba dive with a certified instructor. Bring a swimsuit. The Diving Equipment and Marketing Association will supply the scuba gear, changing rooms and hair dryers.

Just paddle it:  Try It Cove challenges attendees to find out firsthand why paddles ports are popular with a variety of daily opportunities to get on the water, including Stand Up Paddling and kayaking.

Tour Historic Steam Yacht: San Diego Maritime Museum is sailing the renowned Medea into the show. Attendees can tour the century old steam yacht, built of oak, teak and steel in 1904.

Life Jacket Exchange: Representatives of the Department of Boating and Waterways will be at the show to inspect life jackets for proper fit and serviceability.

Simulated Boat Race: The Shellback Rum Hut features a boat simulator inspired by the Shellback-sponsored ORACLE Team USA. In addition, visitors can sample rum cocktails and share their tales from the sea in a video confession booth.

Check out superyachts: For the first time, the boat show is showcasing a selection of superyachts from 100 feet and up, including Fraser Yachts’ Maximus II 106-foot Horizon.

DIY Fun:  Fred’s Shed Interactive Learning Center is a garage-like setting where you can learn how to keep a  boat in tip-top shape.

Must be a legal resident of San Diego County 18 and older. To enter, leave a comment on this page including your full name, one entry per person. Winner will be selected in a random drawing. The first four names drawn will receive family four-packs for admission to the San Diego International Boat Show. Approximate retail value of each prize: $48. Click the PDF for complete details of the Official Rules. 

The show is noon to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 20-21, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 22, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at Sheraton Harbor Island and Spanish Landing Park, 1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101