Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show Begins April 27

The first annual Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show, featuring Cruisers University!
Produced by the same company that brings you the renowned fall shows, it promises to become another must-attend Annapolis tradition.

The spring show features an exciting lineup of 100 exhibitors on land and 60 sailboats in the water.
Boats and exhibitors are being added daily. Admission is $10 for adults, $4 for youth 7-12, and free for children 6 and under.

SPECIAL SHOW FEATURES:

Cruising Destinations Seminar Series

We are extending a Special Invitation for all show attendees to enjoy our cruising seminars presented by a variety of icons of the sailing world. These fascinating travelogue presentations will be available at the Annapolis Rec Center, across the street from the Marriott hotel, on Saturday and Sunday, 11am-3pm. Just show your wristband to enter.

   Topics and presenters include:

      Cruising the Caribbean – Windwards & Leewards by Liza Copeland

      Cuba – The Forbidden Paradise by Wally Moran

      Cruising the US and Canadian Canals by Peter and Cathy Trogdon

      Cruising the Great Lakes and North Channel by Dennis Lautner and Ann Drury

      The Bahamas – Cruising the Abacos by Pam Wall

      The Bahamas – Cruising the Exumas by Kathy Parsons and Pam Wall

      Cruising the Northern Chesapeake by Captain Rob Chichester

      Cruising the Southern Chesapeake by Captain Rob Chichester

      Cruising the ICW by Wally Moran

      For the complete schedule click here.

Door Prizes

• Complete Coastal Sailing Set - brand new Helly Hansen crew tactician jacket, crew coastal trousers, crew mid-layer jacket, base-layer set, and a 50 liter waterproof bag to put all your gear in. Prize valued at $800.00.

• Framed limited edition print of Chesapeake Bay valued at $495 courtesy of Alan James Robinson.

• Maui Jim Sunglasses: value $179, courtesy of Shades of the Bay.

• Dinner for two at Pusser's.

Free Boat Slip

One lucky boat buyer will win a one-year seasonal boat slip rental at Annapolis Landing Marina on Back Creek, Annapolis, MD. For a boat purchased, contracted, and closed immediately following the weekend of April 27-29, 2012, the buyer will win the use of a slip for that boat in this high quality marina.

Cruisers University

This four-day educational event will introduce you to life aboard a cruising boat. Expert instructors from around the country will provide 150 hours of training in a wide range of electives pertinent to long-range cruising. Click schedule below for PDF.

Produced by

www.usboat.com
410-268-8828

Yacht Club Accepting Registrations for Youth Sailing Lessons

      North East, Md. -- The North East River Yacht Club Kids Summer Learn-To-Sail Program, now in its 9th season, is the only one of its kind on the northern Chesapeake Bay. Last year the program furthered the sailing and life skills of 200 youngsters and they are anticipating another sell-out season in 2012.
      Close, convenient and easily accessible to sailors from northern Maryland, northerm Delaware, and southeastern Pennsylvania, the club is located on the safe and sheltered waters of the Northeast River making it the ideal venue for youth sailing.
      The program is open to kids (7-18) of all skill levels and provides structured and practical training by a team of US Sailing certified instructors on the club’s fleet of Optimists, Lasers and Sunfish dinghies. Weekly sessions start June 18 and run through August 16. Early registration is a must.
Registration informaiton is available at www.neryc.com