Boat Shows

The show returns to the Tampa Convention Center Sept. 28-30 after being held virtually last year.

“A huge turnout for the first day led to early sales,” said Mark Schulstad of Pocket Yachts.

The April 29 session will address logistical issues that continue to impact manufacturers amid strong customer demand.

The combined sail- and powerboat show runs through Sunday in Stevensville, Md.

Patty Lawrence will manage the show’s preconference sessions, seminars and workshops.

The show is scheduled for Nov. 16-18 in Amsterdam and will incorporate virtual elements.

With picture-perfect Florida weather, opening day of the Palm Beach International Boat Show saw brisk crowds and plenty of U.S. and world premieres.

The in-person show runs through the weekend, with safety protocols in place.

New health and safety measures at the Tampa Convention Center will be in place at the show, scheduled for September 28-30.

Attendance at last weekend’s in-person boat show was the highest in a decade, up nearly 70 percent from 2019.

Organizers are planning for an in-person Golden Anniversary edition of the show Sept. 16-19.

The city of West Palm Beach OK’d the permit for the four-day show, which opens March 25 with a host of safety precautions.

Postponed last year, the boat show, which will be an in-person event, is scheduled for March 5-7 at the Orange County Convention Center.

The April 15-18 event combines the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show and Bay Bridge Boat Show.

Organizers are now awaiting city approval for in-person attendance at the scaled-down show, which is scheduled for March 25-28.

This July, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show returns to Orlando—and in-person attendance is planned.

Under Covid-19 guidelines, the South Carolina boat show has a modified format for the safety of attendees and exhibitors.

NMMA and Informa partner for a single boat show.

The German show, previously postponed until late April due to the pandemic, will return in January 2022.

The partnership between NMMA and Informa will create a single South Florida boat show in February 2022.

Organizers said they will adhere to state, local and federal Covid-19 guidelines and adjust safety protocols as needed.

The four-day U.S. Powerboat and five-day U.S. Sailboat shows will return on consecutive weekends.

Happy hours, a DJ spinning beats, and tons of educational content helped the event stand out from a sea of virtual events.

Feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive.