I’ve been an exhibitor at both Newport and Annapolis over the past 20 years.
Now that Newport is no long a strictly sail show, the power to sail ratio for
boats and aftermarket gear has leaned decidedly towards power. Annapolis,
however, is still the go to source for information on virtually a
Annapolis is THE original in the water boat show. Besides for all the boats and
the town, the other interesting thing is most of the southbound cruising fleet
is held in the Chesapeake until November 1, so the boat show is kind of an
informal get-together for them too.
IMHO it is well worth doin
