The first annual Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show promises to become another must-attend Annapolis tradition. The spring show, running from April 27 to 29, offers an amazing lineup of 100 exhibitors on land as well as 60 sailboats in the water.
The 1st Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show, April 27-29, 2012
New and brokerage yachts on display at the show will be from such notable builders as Jeanneau, Bavaria, Beneteau, Passport, Leopard, Island Packet, Gozzard, Fountaine Pajot, Lagoon, Gemini, Shannon, Southerly, Hylas, Hobie,
Hunter, Mason, Isara, Catalina, Valiant, Jaguar and Tayana.
Boats and exhibitors are being added daily. Admission is $10 for adults, $4 for youth 7-12, and free for children 6 and under.
SPECIAL SHOW FEATURES:
Cruising Destinations Seminar Series
The First Annual Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show is extending a Special Invitation for all show attendees to enjoy their cruising seminars presented by a variety of icons of the sailing world. These fascinating travelogue presentations will be available at the Annapolis Rec Center, across the street from the Marriott hotel, on Saturday and Sunday, 11am-3pm.
Topics and presenters include:
– Cruising the Caribbean – Windwards & Leewards by Liza Copeland
– Cuba – The Forbidden Paradise by Wally Moran
– Cruising the US and Canadian Canals by Peter and Cathy Trogdon
– Cruising the Great Lakes and North Channel by Dennis Lautner and Ann Drury
– The Bahamas – Cruising the Abacos by Pam Wall
– The Bahamas – Cruising the Exumas by Kathy Parsons and Pam Wall
– Cruising the Northern Chesapeake by Captain Rob Chichester
– Cruising the Southern Chesapeake by Captain Rob Chichester
– Cruising the ICW by Wally Moran
– For the complete schedule click here.
Door Prizes
• Complete Coastal Sailing Set – brand new Helly Hansen crew tactician jacket, crew coastal trousers, crew mid-layer jacket, base-layer set, and a 50 liter waterproof bag to put all your gear in. Prize valued at $800.00.
• Framed limited edition print of Chesapeake Bay valued at $495 courtesy of Alan James Robinson.
• Maui Jim Sunglasses: value $179, courtesy of Shades of the Bay.
• Dinner for two at Pusser’s.
Free Boat Slip
One lucky boat buyer will win a one-year seasonal boat slip rental at Annapolis Landing Marina on Back Creek, Annapolis, MD. For a boat purchased, contracted, and closed immediately following the weekend of April 27-29, 2012, the buyer will win the use of a slip for that boat in this high quality marina.
Cruisers University
This four-day educational event will introduce the visitors to life aboard a cruising boat. Expert instructors from around the country will provide 150 hours of training in a wide range of electives pertinent to long-range cruising.
Instructors include:
George Day Gary Jobson Liza Copeland
Nigel Calder Wally Moran Herb McCormick
Pam Wall Kathy Parsons John Martino
Lee Chesneau Ed Sherman Frank Bohlen
Peter Trogdon Doug Hansen and many more.
