2022 United States (Annapolis) Sailboat Show: Preview Guide
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Last Updated on September 26, 2022 by Boatsetter Team
Every October, the Chesapeake Bay enjoys an influx of new and salty sailors as they gather at the premier sailing event in the country. The United States Sailboat Show , also known simply as the ‘Annapolis Sailboat Show,’ attracts hundreds of exhibitors including boat builders, sailing schools, charter companies, boating gear manufacturers, boating magazines, and local marine businesses.
This year, the show will take place October 13-17 with a special preview day on Thursday. Attendees come from all over the country and even all over the world to see the latest sailboat technology in a place where you can’t beat the nautical vibe. Annapolis is a sailor’s paradise and if you’re planning to visit, why not charter a sailboat and get in some time on the water or even do a sleep-aboard and dodge the crowded hotels? Here at Boatsetter , we have a significant Annapolis fleet with options and experiences to choose from.
Here’s what to expect from the 2022 United States Sailboat Show:
- When: October 13th – 17th, 2022
- Where: City Dock (Annapolis, MD)
- Cost: $25 (at gate), $22 (at door), $10 (for children of ages 7-12), FREE (for kids 6 and under)
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New Boats and Exhibitors
Among the exhibitors this year, you’ll be able to check out:
- Fountaine Pajot
- And so much more!
Whether you’re looking for a racing monohull, a luxury catamaran, the latest electronics, technical apparel, or a charter vacation, you’ll find it at the Annapolis boat show.
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Enjoy the VIP Red Carpet Lounge with exclusive seating, mouth-watering catering, and craft cocktails. Pricing is $175. Add reserved parking for a $25 upcharge.
Sailing Channels Booth
Check out the Sailing Channels Booth to meet boating influencers:
- Sailing La Vagabonde
- Sailing SV Delos
- Sailing Doodles
- Parlay Revival
And more! Stop by to learn more about boating life from their personal stories.
Educational Opportunities
New to boating? If you’ve come to learn, you won’t be disappointed.
- The Take the Wheel interactive workshop is sponsored by Jeanneau sailboats and Sail Away catamarans and it’s your opportunity to learn on and off the water.
- Also, kids 11-15 can get on the water with the Junior Captains program designed to make them enthusiastic sailors while adults can take the wheel of two monohulls and two cats to see what best fits their personality.
- The very popular Cruisers University is already open for registration and most of the program will be held at the Historic Inns of Annapolis on State Circle. There are dozens of classes led by expert speakers. Learn diesel mechanics, weather for cruisers, marine electrical systems, anchoring, and more. University prices include educational materials, expert instruction, breakfast and lunch, evening activities, a one-year basic BoatUS membership, and admission to the show(s).
Register early for any of the above because they sell out fast.
Door Prizes
Pusser’s Painkiller and door prizes – what’s not to love? Purchase advance tickets online or sign up at the show to win special door prizes including a seven-day charter in the British Virgin Islands with The Moorings.
Brokerage Cove
If you’re looking for a pre-owned sailboat, visit Brokerage Cove on the other side of the Spa Creek Bridge. It’s an easy walk from the main show. Alternatively, you can take a water taxi to this floating marina in St. Mary’s Cove that’s full of boats for sale, ready for immediate cruising.
Pro Tip: Call up a babysitter or fur babysitter; pets and strollers are not allowed at this event.
The Annapolis show is an internationally acclaimed event, recognized as one of the world’s most comprehensive and prestigious sailboat shows. Even if you aren’t boat shopping, the atmosphere in Annapolis that weekend is for anyone who loves the water.
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Here’s what you need to know about the return of the annapolis sailboat show at city dock this weekend.
The three-day spectacle kicks off Friday at 10 a.m. featuring about 35 sailboats that will be moored around City Dock downtown, said Annapolis Boat Shows General Manager Sheila Jones.
The Sailboat Show was last held in Annapolis in 2019. In 2020, both shows were canceled and last year the two events were combined into one four-day event on Kent Island.
Last weekend the powerboat-focused Bay Bridge Boat Show drew thousands of visitors over four days. Though she couldn’t give an exact number, Jones said attendance was on par with 2019.
“This is our first year back after two years away,” Jones said. “We’re having good weather and we’ve had good presale tickets.”
The spring show, and its counterpart in the fall, are the only all-sails shows in the country, Jones said.
Here’s what to know about the Annapolis Sailboat Show:
The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Exhibitors and activities
There are more than 100 on-land exhibitors this year, up from 84 in 2019, Jones said.
A few new exhibitors will be displaying their wares this year, including CoBoaters, a social network for sailing aficionados; Electric Yacht, which offers electric boat motors, batteries and chargers; and BMW, which will be test-driving for some of its electric vehicles.
There will be educational opportunities and free seminars throughout the weekend. Cruisers University will offer classes in marine weather forecasting, traditional navigation techniques, heavy weather sailing and other classes. An offshore emergency medicine class will guide participants through a range of medical techniques on the open seas. Daily seminars on earning a captain’s license, docking and line handling are also available.
The show will also feature door prizes, including four tickets to the United States Sailboat Show this fall, and a tasting tent with alcoholic beverages sponsored by Breakthru Beverages Maryland.
Tickets can be purchased at www.annapolisboatshows.com . General admission is $20 per day.
VIP tickets are $85. A handful are still available for Friday and Sunday. Saturday is sold out. VIP tickets include reserved parking for $15 at the Donner Parking lot at 120 Compromise St.
Children ages 12 and under are free.
No exchanges or refunds.
Pets and strollers are prohibited at the event due to concerns of falling in the water or being a tripping hazard.
The closest parking garage to City Dock is the Noah Hillman Garage, located two blocks away.
The garage will be open to attendees through the end of the Sailboat Show on Sunday. The garage will close to parking for demolition on Monday with the construction of a new parking structure expected to take 14 to 16 months.
Other parking options can be found at annapolisparking.com .
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