Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show Returns, Adds Seminars and Hands-On First Sail Workshops

The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show will return to City Dock in the historic seaport town of Annapolis Friday through Sunday, April 24 to 26, 2026, bringing an in-water display of new and brokerage sailboats and a slate of seminars and hands-on training. Organizer Annapolis Boat Shows lists event hours as 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Exhibitors and dealers plan to display a wide range of vessels: catamarans, monohulls, family cruisers, daysailers, inflatables, racing boats and blue-water cruisers. The show’s marketing copy stresses the hands-on element: "Climbing aboard the great line-up of sailboats is the major draw." Crusader Yachts confirms it will attend April 24 to 26 and represent manufacturers including Jeanneau Sailboats, noting, "Join the Crusader Yachts team at the 2026 Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show from April 24th through the 26th!" and "We will have 2 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey models on display." Crusader lists a boat show contact number of (410) 269-0939.

Educational programming is a headline feature for the three-day event. Annapolis Boat Shows promotes "Educational Opportunities" and "Cruisers University" alongside seminars, and the event page highlights visits with YouTube stars as part of the lineup. The show will also stage live entertainment and a "festive tasting tent," plus opportunities to meet boating clubs, charter companies and vendors selling electronics, clothing and other gear.

A new or expanded hands-on offering is the First Sail Workshop, scheduled April 24 to 26. Ticketing copy describes the session: "This hands-on workshop will provide the beginning sailor with a 45-minute classroom overview of sailing basics followed by 90 minutes of instruction aboard a Beneteau First 22." Workshop admission includes same-day entry to the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show and a one-year membership to BoatU.S. Ticketing on the platform lists the First Sail price at $85.00, shown as $83.25 plus a $1.75 fee, and notes children aged 12 and older may attend when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Ticketing details for general admission vary slightly across outlets. The event site lists General Admission at roughly $20, taxes and fees included, and states children under 15 are free. Visit Annapolis and the ticketing platform list free admission for ages 15 and under and indicate that single-day tickets are valid for one day only, April 24 to 26, 2026. Military ticketing is available to active duty, veterans, retired personnel and spouses, with admission tax included.

Visitors can download a 2026 Visitor Guide for lodging, restaurants and parking information and contact Visit Annapolis at the Visitor Center, 26 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, by email at INFO@VISITANNAPOLIS.ORG or by phone at 410-280-0445, fax 410-263-9591. The three-day show, produced by Annapolis Boat Shows, will open the spring season on the City Dock waterfront and bring more than 100 exhibitors to the Chesapeake waterfront for boat trials, seminars and on-the-water instruction.