Fall is in the air and the boat shows are in full swing in Annapolis, MD. Last weekend's Powerboat Show was well attended and now it's time for the sailboats. The weather forecast is picture perfect.

The Waterway Guide team of experts will be available to hear about adventures and exchange ideas in Tent A25. Stop by and learn more about our 2022 print and digital guidebooks: Atlantic ICW, Chesapeake Bay, The Bahamas and Great Lakes Volumes 1 & 2, Northern, Southern, Cuba, Western Gulf Coast and the Florida Keys are available for purchase and subscription.

Ask about our Waterway Guide App for iOS and the version that's being beta tested for Android. Skipper Bob titles have also been updated.

October 13-17 – 2022 United States Sailboat Show  – At a show in which virtually every major sailboat manufacturer is represented, seasoned sailors and first-time boat buyers can board and inspect most new models on the market, make side-by-side comparisons, and talk to industry representatives about all aspects of buying and owning a boat. The show allows sailing enthusiasts to connect with hundreds of boating gear and accessory exhibitors, fellow boaters, and television and social media sailing influencers. 

A special initiative this year that Annapolis Boat Shows has launched is a fundraising effort called "Hands Across the Transom Hurricane Relief Effort: Boaters helping boating communities rebuilding after Hurricane Ian." See this link: Hurricane Victims Need Our Help.

The effort has a goal of raising $50,000 to benefit the thousands of Puerto Ricans, Floridians and Coastal Carolina residents whose lives and job have been negatively affected by Hurricane Ian. Please join us and make a donation. Together we can shine a spotlight on the compassion of the marine industry and its boating customers.   

This year, the boat shows will again have an impressive lineup of new and premiering boats. Shoreside exhibit areas and tents will feature nautical accessories and services, and vacation charter companies will be onsite to answer questions and book vacations. 

Here's hoping to see you there.