Venue: Annapolis City Dock & Annapolis Yacht Club, Annapolis, Maryland, USA
Website: www.annapolisboatshows.com
Size:
- Exhibition Space: 20+ acres of in-water and onshore displays, spanning 6 interconnected waterfront locations
- Exhibitors: 600+ international brands (2024 data), including Beneteau, Jeanneau, Sea Ray, and Grady-White
- Visitors: 40,000+ annual attendees (2024 data), with 35% international visitors from Europe and Asia-Pacific
Features:
- Premiere Showcase
- Global & U.S. Debuts:
- Beneteau Oceanis 41.1: A hybrid-powered sailing yacht with solar panels generating 1,800W of renewable energy, designed for coastal cruising .
- Sea Ray SLX 400 OB: A luxury outboard-powered cruiser featuring Mercury V12 Verado engines and a retractable hardtop .
- X Shore Eelex 8000: A fully electric dayboat with a 300-mile range and carbon fiber hull, making its East Coast debut .
- Brokerage Basin: Over 150 pre-owned vessels, including classic wooden yachts and modern catamarans .
- Global & U.S. Debuts:
- Innovation & Sustainability
- Electric & Hybrid Vessels:
- Greenline 45 Fly: A diesel-electric hybrid yacht with zero-emission mode, hydrogeneration, and a solar-powered flybridge .
- Epropulsion Spirit 150E: A 150 hp electric outboard motor with a 10-hour runtime, showcased at the demo dock .
- Circular Economy Practices:
- Partnership with Sailors for the Sea to implement zero-waste stations and compostable packaging .
- Solar-powered hydration stations eliminating plastic bottle use .
- Electric & Hybrid Vessels:
- Lifestyle & Networking
- VIP Yacht Club Lounge: Exclusive access to gourmet dining, Bentley automotive displays, and live jazz performances .
- Culinary Delights: Pop-up restaurants by Michelin-starred chefs and artisanal food stalls featuring Chesapeake Bay seafood .
- Marine Tech Demos: Live underwater drone exhibitions and AI navigation system workshops .
- Education & Community
- Sustainability Talks: Workshops on reducing marine mammal collisions using real-time hazard-button technology .
- Cruiser’s Classroom: Free courses on coastal navigation, diesel maintenance, and offshore emergency medicine .
- Youth Programs: Junior sailing clinics and STEM-focused activities for aspiring mariners, supported by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary .
Industry Status:
- Mid-Atlantic Premier Event:
- Ranked among the top 5 boat shows globally, attracting high-net-worth buyers and industry leaders .
- Generates $112 million annually for Maryland’s economy, supporting 800+ local jobs .
- Market Leadership:
- 82% of exhibitors report securing sales leads, with an average transaction value of $1.2 million .
- 2024 edition set a record with 600 exhibitors and the largest in-water boat display in its history .