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Top 10 Tips For Attending The Annapolis Sailboat Show

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  1. Buy your TICKETS early / online BOAT US has a 25% off discount - Here is the link- https://www.boatus.com/products-and-services/membership/savings/boat-show-tickets
  2. Parking -ARRIVE EARLY !!  You can reserve parking at the NAVAL ACADEMY https://app.parkmobile.io/venue/navy-marine-corps-memorial-stadium/events
  3. Download the BOAT SHOW MAP - https://annapolisboatshows.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-Annapolis-Sailboat-Show-Map-Updated-092424.pdf

  4. Make the most of your time - Tents get crowded in the afternoon - so head indoors in the morning. Prioritize the vendors that you want to see. Service animals are welcome, but pets are not allowed at the show.

    • Thursday, VIP Day: 10:00am - 6:30pm -tickets cost more but less crowds
    • Friday: 10:00am - 6:30pm- slowest day of the boat show
    • Saturday: 10:00am - 6:30pm- most crowded
    • Sunday: 10:00am - 6:30pm-most crowded
    • Monday: 10:00am - 5:00pm- BEST DEAL$$

  5. Find the products you are looking for ! Use the “FIND PRODUCTS” feature to locate the vendors you need: https://annapolisboatshows.com/sailboat-show/products/

  6. Dress Comfortably-Wear loose, comfortable clothing and slip-on shoes since you’ll need to remove your shoes before boarding boats….wear comfy shoes BUT not your brand new fav shoes-you’ll be leaving them on the dock and you don’t want your fav sandals or Sperrys to walk off !

  7. Bring Essentials- Carry a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, a hat, and a small bag for brochures and giveaways, and bring a poncho in case it rains!
  8. FOOD-there are great restaurants in/around the show but the BEST value AT THE SHOW is the NAVY FLEET RESERVE on 100 Compromise St, Annapolis, MD 21401 next to Pussers -proceeds go to a good cause -they have crabcakes/chowder and adult beverages and lots of open seating -only steps from the show
  9. PUSSERS is closing their Annapolis location. This will be your last chance to dine at Pussers and enjoy a Painkiller at the Annapolis Boat Show…
  10. BRING boat cards if you own a boat ! You will meet other boaters and this is an easy way to stay in touch