Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show Offers Newcomers a Chance to Sail Catamarans

The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show published a preview piece on March 9 titled "Become a Sailor for the Day," outlining accessible programming built around getting newcomers onto the water when the three-day event opens at City Dock in Annapolis, MD on April 24.

Catamarans are among the boat types explicitly featured at the show, alongside monohulls, family cruisers, daysailers, and inflatables. Climbing aboard that lineup is described as the major draw, but the show packages considerably more around it. Attendees can meet with boating clubs and charter companies, shop gear and equipment, and attend seminars through Cruisers University, the show's dedicated educational track. Live music and scheduled visits with YouTube stars round out a program that the show positions as "the perfect place to kick off the sailing season."

The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show returns to the historic seaport town every April and carries a self-described identity as the fall sailboat show's little sister, a smaller but spirited opening to the sailing calendar. A festive tasting tent keeps things going between boat visits, and the restaurants, shops, and bars along City Dock sit just a few steps from the show gates for when the day winds down.

Hours run Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25, from 10:00am to 6:00pm, with Sunday, April 26, wrapping at 5:00pm. General admission is $20 with taxes and fees included, and children under 15 get in free. Parking information and lodging resources are available through the show's official site.