Head Out to Discover New Trends - Popular Boating Events This Fall

Article by Staff Writers of BoatFriendly.com,
Oct. 21, 2014

Owning a boat does involve work, but it's more a labor of love, and for boating enthusiasts, it's a year-round fact-finding & boat-previewing lifestyle. The only thing we enjoy as much as driving our boats are boat shows & boating festivals! The joy of steering our own course in the bays, rivers and lagoons around the US is matched only by the elation when we master lines, sails-or-props, anchors and navigation to arrive in style. So whether we're fishing, sunset cruising, skiing/tubing, or simply joy riding with friends & family, we want to stay on top of what the latest trends in watercraft and accessories are this year.

The fall season between October to December offers several options for the professional boat enthusiast or the beginner to show off your prized possession.

As you visit boat shows in nearby towns, you can be assured of learning a lot more than you know by interacting with other boat owners or teaching them a few tricks of your own. We bring you some of the most popular boat shows around the US this fall:

Pressed for choice?

Here are a few popular boating events scheduled for fall 2014 in the US.

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show – Oct 30 - Nov 3, 2014

The FLIBS is one of the world’s largest boat shows and it features more than 1.6 billion dollars’ worth of boats, yachts, boating accessories, and boating equipment. The event is usually held at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center and covers more than three million square feet of display space. The unique feature of the show is that both, on-land and on-water display sites are present and they are easily traversable by foot.

Catalina Cruiser's Weekend 2014 – October 10 - 12, 2014

This is one of the best events in fall simply because it’s free and promises a huge range of events. The weekend kicks off with a fun evening of live music, followed by exhibitions in the morning. Evenings are filled with live island music, cruises and fun events. Don’t forget the seminars, island cruises and the island-to-island paddle race. This would be a great event to take in with friends and family.

St. Petersburg Power & Sail Boat Show - St Petersburg, FL – December 4 - 7, 2014

This is the largest boat show on the east coast and usually features boats, yachts and marine gear. This exhibition is also a great place to have fun as social events and dinners are held in the evening along with educational activities to keep families busy. The youth fishing clinics are particularly popular.

McMichael Boat Show - Mamaroneck, NY – October 25 - 26, 2014

This boat show is a great place for customers to buy their first boat. The McMichael Boat Show is hosted by the McMichael Boat Brokers and they are a leading distributor of popular boat companies like Hanse Yachts, C&C Yachts, Alerion Yachts, and Harbor Sailboats.

2014 Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boat Show - Jacksonville - Jacksonville, FL - Nov. 8-9, Jacksonville at the Morocco Shrine Temple

This show is enjoying its 22nd year and it is a must-visit for anglers, boaters and hunters. The expo is a great place to find thousands of booths about boats, tackle, boating accessories, fishing, hunting, etc. The sheer variety of activities available for attendees is the main reason that it is so popular.

These events are held in popular tourist cities and there are plenty of non-boating events being held during the same time. By taking your boat and docking it at the closest marina, you are saving time and money on accommodation and transportation.

So, what are you waiting for? Find out why they say that the sea soothes everyone’s soul by heading out in your boat today.

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