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FALL BOAT SHOWS

Come visit us at the boat shows this fall! We’re offering our free seminars on boating at both Annapolis shows, as well as an exciting new interactive "Take the Wheel" program just launched at the U.S. Powerboat show.

October 2-4: Trawler Fest in Solomons, MD

October 8-12: U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis, MD (Booth B17)

October 15-18: U.S. Powerboat Show in Annapolis, MD (Booth AB28)


TAKE THE WHEEL WORKSHOP

Are you considering getting into boating but don’t know where to start?… Take the Wheel at the U.S. Powerboat Show

Join us at the U.S. Powerboat Show in Annapolis for our new interactive "Take the Wheel" workshop. It’s a full-day program at the show that features a morning seminar session followed by a demo boat ride in the afternoon. The program includes a 2-day show ticket and is packed with extras throughout the day including a light breakfast, midday lunch, wine tasting social and more! Register with the boat show office at (410) 268-8828 or fax in the registration form found here.

Specific details regarding the workshop can be found in the PDF located here, on the "Take the Wheel" page of the U.S. Powerboat Show website or by calling us if you have any specific questions at (410) 263-8848 or (866) 369-2248.

TAKE THE WHEEL: NEW INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP LAUNCHES AT U.S. POWERBOAT SHOW IN ANNAPOLIS

Annapolis, MD- For the first time ever, the United States Powerboat Show is teaming up with Annapolis School of Seamanship to offer an all day workshop that combines educational seminars with an interactive onboard experience. The new "Take the Wheel" workshop will take place at the 38th Annual U.S. Powerboat Show in Annapolis, Md. on October 16 and 17.

Participants will enter the show grounds at 9 a.m., before the show opens, for a light breakfast of coffee and bagels. Seminars will follow and lunch is provided in a VIP lounge area set aside for workshop participants. In the afternoon each participant will take an introductory ride on one of four major styles of powerboats: trawler, express cruiser, center console, and Downeast cruiser. Tiara Yachts, Kadey-Krogen Yachts, Boston Whaler, and MJM Yachts will provide boats for the onboard session. A wine tasting and social will wrap the day up at 5 p.m.

The workshop cost of $149 per person or $200 per couple includes:

  • A 2-day regular admission boat show pass
  • Morning seminars
  • Afternoon on-the-water boat demo ride
  • Printed materials
  • Light Breakfast and Lunch
  • Wine tasting social hour

The workshop is limited to 50 participants and choice of boat for the demo rides is available on a first-come-first-served sign-up basis. Registration is available through the Boat Show office by calling 410-268-8828 or online at www.usboat.com under "Take the Wheel" button on the Powerboat Show homepage. Further information can also be found on www.AnnapolisSchoolofSeamanship.com or by calling 866-369-2248.


FREE SEMINARS AT THE U.S. SAILBOAT AND POWERBOAT SHOWS

We are once again working with the both the Sail and Powerboat Shows and Chesapeake Bay Magazine to present our popular free seminars on boating. We are thrilled to have such great speakers this year including sailing guru and author Ralph Naranjo and renowned marine meteorologist Lee Chesneau, among many others, as well as perennial favorites Chesapeake Bay Magazine’s Janie Meneely and our own John Martino. Be sure to check out the seminar schedules for both the sail and power shows in advance so you can plan your day at the show!

U.S. Sailboat Show Free Seminar Schedule
Located in the Arnold Room at the Marriott Waterfront Hotel
Saturday, October 10 & Sunday, October 11

U.S. Powerboat Show Free Seminar Schedule
Located in the Seminar Tent inside the U.S. Powerboat Show
Friday, October 16 & Saturday, October 17

*Our fall/winter schedule will be announced soon so check back soon for updates!

We hope to see you at the shows!


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