Annapolis Fall Sailboat Show poised for record-breaking showcase
Oct 1, 2024
The Annapolis Fall Sailboat Show will open its gates for the 54th year at Annapolis City Dock from October 10th to 14th, extending the annual event an additional day to run through Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
“This year we’ve aimed to add even more experiences for our guests,” says Annapolis Boat Shows President Mary Ewenson. “From seminars and demo opportunities to new products and chances to meet popular content creators and podcasters, we’ve really hit that mark.”
The largest sailboat show in the world, this year’s event will feature a fleet of 155 boats, including 16 exhibiting for their first time in the United States. Ewenson remarks that the selection on display highlights trending models and introduces innovative new designs too.
“We’re seeing a marked return in the demand for sailboats that measure 30 feet in length or less. They’re accessible, maneuverable, easy to dock, and able to be sailed with a crew of one or two,” she says. “And importantly, they’re really fun to sail. We’re eager to share a wide inventory of those smaller size boats with guests this year.”
Visitors will also have an opportunity to explore sailing history aboard the Pride of Baltimore II, a reconstruction of a 19th century Baltimore clipper, which will be docked alongside hundreds of its modern sailing descendants.
This year’s selection of exhibiting vessels will also be joined by 535 vendors offering nautical gear and accessories, electronics, communication equipment, sails, rigging, education, charter opportunities, clubs, and more.
“A real highlight of this year’s show is the volume of education and skills development on offer,” Ewenson adds. “In our First Sail course and Take the Wheel Workshops, the offshore emergency medicine class, Cruisers University, and free daily seminars, there are opportunities to learn on and off the water for sailors of every skill level.”
Tickets for the Annapolis Sailboat Show are on sale now. More information along with ticket sales can be found at www.annapolisboatshows.com .
The Annapolis Boat Shows team produces the premier show series for power and sailing vessels. The annual fall sail event is the largest in the world, featuring multihulls, monohulls, cruisers, racers, and sailing dinghies from manufacturers around the globe. Alongside vessels that range from accessible to elite, show tents are stocked with the latest in gear, electronics, accessories, and more.
