Fun for the Whole Family at the 2025 Annapolis Sailboat Show

Date: July 1, 2025

Sailing is best enjoyed in the company of loved ones. That’s why the Annapolis Sailboat Show (October 9-12) is a great place to spend a day with the family. Whether you’re looking to get your whole crew on the water or just want a nice day out with the kids – the Sailboat Show is the place to be this fall. Keep reading to learn more.

Little Boats, Big Dreams

The big boats get a lot of the limelight, but dinghies have a special place at the Annapolis Sailboat Show too. Check out a wide variety of small boats, ranging from youth-focused 14 footers to purpose-built racing skiffs fit for all ages. You’ll find boats for sailors of any size!

Unforgettable Getaways

Need a little adventure? Awesome vacations start at the Annapolis Sailboat Show. Stop by Vacation Basin and begin planning your next charter to any of over 80 worldwide destinations. Your family will only put up with staycations for so long. Make next summer the best one yet!

EWE Spirit Scavenger Hunt

Keep your littluns busy with the EWE Spirit Scavenger hunt. To take part, all you have to do is stop by the SpinSheet booth and pick up a card. Once you’ve gone around the show and found everything on the list, the card can be exchanged for fun prizes.

Permission to Come Aboard?

Kids love looking around boats and there’s plenty to explore at the Annapolis Sailboat Show. Exhibitors are always happy to let kids roam aboard their boats as long as you keep an eye on them. After all, it can’t be your perfect sailboat unless they love it too.

Buoyancy Courtesy of BoatUS

BoatUS will be at the show to help take the anxiety out of leading kids around floating docks. They will be providing youth-sized lifejackets at the entrances for anyone who needs one and they’ll be happy to explain how to make sure they are properly fitted.

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