US sailboat show ends on high

US sailboat show ends on high

This year’s United States Sailboat Show in Maryland recorded over 50,000 attendees

United States Yacht Shows, organiser of the annual sailboat show in Annapolis, Maryland, has reported that the 42nd version of the sailboat exhibition drew over 50,000 visitors, slightly ahead of 2010’s show. Final tallies are yet to be completed.

This year’s United States Sailboat Show had 200 boats, three dozen catamarans, and nearly 20 premiering boats in water, including a display of antique and classic boats. The show featured daily seminars, and interactive workshop and demos.

“Reports of boat sales, scheduled sea trials, and contract preparations were consistent among the many boat manufacturers represented,” a statement says.

The built-in floating marina is now to host the 40th United States Powerboat Show. Starting tomorrow (Thursday, October 13), the three-day event is to have over 250 powerboats, with many boats being shown for the first time in Annapolis.

This year’s powerboat show in Maryland is reported to have an increased number of larger boats over 18m (60ft). Large numbers of centre console and offshore fishing boats, trawlers and power catamarans will also be on display.


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