Experience The Excitement of The Annapolis Sailboat & Power Boat Shows

Sheraton Annapolis Hotel is proudly located within minutes of the Annapolis Sailboat & Power Boat Shows.  Every year, close to 150,000 people from all over the world flock to the glorious Chesapeake Bay in order to experience our nautical showcases first hand.  Stay at Sheraton Annapolis Hotel and be close to all of the action.

United States Sailboat Show 
October 4 - 8, 2012
For over 40 years, Annapolis has hosted the United States Sailboat Show on the waterfront of historic Annapolis, Maryland.  Join us and over 50,000 sailing enthusiasts for this year's event!

• 2012 Sailboat Show Features:
  • Daily Seminars by Cruising World and Chesapeake Bay Magazines
  • Take the Wheel Interactive Workshops including Boat Demos
  • Smaller Boats From One Designs & Trailerables To Sailing Dinghies & Inflatables
  • Sailing Equipment, Rigging & Accessories
  • Maintenance Products & Services
  • Cruising & Vacation Charter Information
  • Hottest Domestic & International Racing and Cruising Boats
  • One of the Largest Collections of Multihull Sailboats on the Planet
  • Grand Prize - Moorings Sailboat Charter in the BVI, including Air Fare

United States Powerboat Show
October 11 - 14, 2012
For over 40 years, Annapolis has showcased the United States Powerboat Show within the Chesapeake Bay. The shows feature everything from luxurious motor yachts and trawlers to high-performance boats and offshore fishing machines. In addition, family cruisers, center consoles, inflatables and the world's largest power catamaran section can be seen. Attendees will also find a wide selection of marine equipment, high-tech electronics, accessories, gear and related services such as boating lessons, rentals, insurance firms and lending institutions.

• 2012 Powerboat Show Features
  • Take the Wheel Interactive Workshop including Boat Demos
  • Green Boating Section - Electric, Hybrid & Solar Boats
  • Antique and Classic Boat Collection sponsored by Hacker-Craft
  • Seminars by Chesapeake Bay Magazine
  • The Latest in Navigation Equipment and Information
  • Trailerable Boats & Inflatables
  • Boating Products, Accessories, Equipment & Gear
  • Grand Prize - Moorings Charter in the BVI including Air Fare