New England’s largest in-the-water boat show opens today (September 13) so sailors and power boaters from all around New England and beyond will gather in Newport, Rhode Island for the festivities. Newport is also the home of the Annual Amazing Chowder Cook-Off Competition, so you know folks around the region are serious about their chowder. All of the best restaurants in Newport serve chowder, so if you are in town you’ve got to give it a try. Here’s a good recipe for those who want to whip up their own chowder at home from the good people at epicurious.com.