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Annapolis Powerboat Show To Run October 3-6

Annapolis Boat Shows will open its 52nd powerboat show at Annapolis City Dock from October 3 to 6. This year’s show will feature 370 boats for guests to preview alongside tents stocked with the latest in nautical gear and accessories, electronics, communication equipment, education, charter companies, clubs and more.

The Demo Dock will return this year. Twenty boats will be available to attendees for sea trials – five of which are electric – including the hydrofoiling C8 from Candela, a 40-foot catamaran from Aspen, and a pair of boats fitted with Yamaha and Honda’s competing new 350-horsepower outboards. The wine and spirits tasting tent will also return, allowing guests to indulge in a premium selection of wine and spirits from Maryland and California.

“Our show is an annual stop for powerboaters from all over the country, because whatever they’re looking at, there’s an opportunity to see it, touch it, and take it for a spin,” said Annapolis Boat Shows President Mary Ewenson. “I’m glad we can bring back fan favorites such as the Demo Dock and BoatUS on-water training and introduce guests to some new experiences as well.”

More than 30 educational workshops will take place during the show’s four-day run. The topics for this year’s free seminars include trailering, what to look for when buying a used boat, kayak fishing, pet CPR, planning your trip around the Great Loop, and more. Along with the handful of fishing focused seminars, anglers will also want to check out the selection of fishing setups on display from OC KAYAK, the Coastal Conservation Association Maryland kids corner, Furuno’s demo boat, and the wide variety of center consoles and sportfishing boats.

Another highlight is the show’s Brokerage Cove. Visitors will enjoy access by water taxi from Annapolis City Dock to St. Mary’s Cove, where they will find a wide selection of premium preowned vessels.

Tickets for the Annapolis Powerboat Show are on sale now. More information, along with ticket sales, can be found at www.annapolisboatshows.com.

Annapolis Sailboat Show To Showcase Marine Innovation

Twelve New Vessels Will Premiere At World’s Largest Sailboat Show From October 10-14

Annapolis Boat Shows will host the U.S. debuts of 12 state-of-the art sailboats at its annual fall exhibition and sales show. These new models will join a roster of 140 sailboats exhibiting at Annapolis City Dock from October 10 to 14.

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome these new vessels to our show,” said Annapolis Boat Show President Mary Ewenson. “Wind power is among the oldest of boating technologies, and yet every year, I am blown away by our exhibitors’ ability to advance it in ways that are innovative and aesthetic.”

Among the boats premiering at this year’s show are the French-built Birdyfish foiling sailboat, which can reach speeds of up to 25 knots, and the Dufour 44, a sleek racer-cruiser designed by Italian Olympian Umberto Felci.

“I can’t wait for guests of the show to get aboard these boats,” Ewenson said. “Sailboat show attendees will be the first in the United States to experience these boats on the water in-person, and that’s really thrilling.”

Annapolis Boat Shows produces the premier show series for power and sailing vessels, and its flagship Annapolis Sailboat Show is the largest in the world. The annual event features multihulls, monohulls, cruisers, racers and sailing dinghies from manufacturers around the globe, alongside show tents stocked with the latest in nautical gear and accessories, electronics, communication equipment, sails, rigging, education, charter companies, clubs and more.

Tickets for the 2024 Annapolis Sailboat Show are on sale now at www.annapolisboatshows.com.

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