3 Reasons to Make The United States Boat Show a Part of Your Weekend Plans

Are you in search of a family-friendly event to attend this weekend? If you love all things nautical and are looking to spend a day outside, the United States Boat Show is a perfect choice for your weekend plans.

Starting today, October 10th, the Annapolis City Dock will feature the world-famous sailboat show. This year marks the 50th celebration of years of sailboat shows in Annapolis, MD. The show will be running through Monday, October 14th.

At the United States Boat Show, you will find boats of all sizes, as well as nautical clothing and accessories. Attendees from all over the world will come together to enjoy all that Maryland’s historic capital has to offer. Below are three key reasons to make this fun family event the highlight of your weekend.

Prizes will be given to contest winners.

The Grand Prize winner of the show will receive an exotic six-day and five-night Caribbean charter vacation to the British Virgin Islands, sponsored by MarineMax Vacations. The runner up of this contest will receive a POP Paddleboard Royal Hawaiian, sponsored by POP Paddleboards.

The United States Boat Show is internationally acclaimed.

This internationally acclaimed sailboat show brings sailors from all over the world to Annapolis. Not only is it widely recognized as one of the largest sailboat shows in the world, but also as one of the most prestigious.

You can enjoy First Sail Workshops at the show.

If you are interested in learning how to sail, this show features First Sail Workshops to teach you the basics. Participants of these classes will sit in on a brief classroom session and then be guided out on the water for a 90-minute sail by SailTime and American Sailing Association. Advance registration is required, and workshops are open to children eight years and older with an accompanying parent/guardian.

Article written by Michael Urbanski