All across the country, there are sailboat activities happening on a regular basis! Check with your local sailboat dealers, yacht clubs or sailing organizations for terrific local opportunities to get you out and on the water!  You’ll find in sailors a sea of kindred spirits, and most are more than happy to help you get started!

One of the best ways to learn about sailing and all the opportunities available is to visit a sailing show! At the popular Strictly Sail™ shows, you can visit the special “Discover Sailing Pavilion” with free boat rides designed to introduce you to the excitement of sailing. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to see and board all the fabulous new boats displayed by the world’s top sailboat manufacturers, check out the latest in new gear and electronics, learn about charter and sailing schools, attend free seminars … and a whole lot more, all in a fun and festive environment!

Visit the following Strictly Sail shows:

Discover Sailing Events

The Michigan City In-Water Boat Show
Aug 21 – 24, 2008
Washington Park
Michigan City, Indiana

Newport International Boat Show
Sept 11-14, 2008
Newport, RI

Lake Union Boats Afloat Show - Seattle
Lake Union
Seattle, WA

Virginia In Water Boat Expo and SailFest
Sept 12-14, 2008
Norfolk, VA

Norwalk In-Water International Boat Show
Sept 18-21, 2008
Norwalk Cove Marina
Norwalk, CT

Boat Shows

Virginia In-Water Boat Expo and SailFest
Nov 14-16, 2007
Downtown Norfolk Waterfront
Norfolk, VA
www.virginiaboatexpo.com

St. Petersburg Boat Show & Strictly Sail™
December 4-7, 2008
Mahaffery Theater Yacht Basin
St. Petersburg, FL
http://www.showmanagement.com/
st_petersburg_boat_show_and_strictly_sail_2008/event/

2009 Dates

SailFest at the Baltimore Boat Show
January 21-25, 2009
Baltimore Convention Center
Baltimore, MD
www.baltimoreboatshow

Strictly Sail® Chicago
January 29-February 1, 2009
Navy Pier
Chicago, IL
http://www.strictlysail.com/shows/chicago.asp?show=chicago

Strictly Sail® Miami
February 12-16, 2009
Bayside's Miamarina
Miami, FL
http://www.strictlysail.com/shows/miami.asp?show=miami

Strictly Sail® Pacific
April 15-19, 2009
Jack London Square
Oakland, CA
http://www.strictlysail.com/shows/pacific.asp?show=pa