St. Petersburg, Florida is aptly nicknamed the Sunshine City, considering few places in America can provide better weather. This area also boasts sandy beaches, waters teeming with wildlife, and unique nearby destinations, which all help make it one of America’s top hubs for boating. This year will mark the 45th iteration of the St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show, which brings together many boating enthusiasts, experts, and vendors.
This exciting event, the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast, hosts many of the biggest vendors in the boating industry, who will exhibit their latest innovations at discounted prices. Visitors can browse powerboats, sailboats, motor yachts, and numerous other kinds of watercraft, as well as equipment, accessories, nautical art, and more. This will all take place from January 19th-22nd at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park, where there will be a 40,000-square-foot tent housing much of the marine gear and accessories on sale.
Vendors at this event offer great deals on every boating product imaginable. With all options in one place, this is the ideal place to prepare and resupply for the rest of 2023. Compare prices, talk to experienced vendors at every station, and walk away with incredible deals. There will be both new and brokerage options available, providing a selection that can accommodate any boater’s budget.
This huge celebration brings in tens of thousands of visitors. Both in the water and out, there is much more for these attendees to do than just shop. The event will have classes taught by seasoned experts to give visitors insights into interesting nautical topics, ranging from cooking on board to modern marine navigation. For boaters who want to get out on the water, the Annapolis School of Seamanship will offer complimentary on-water training for those who pre-register on time. These include classes catered to different demographics, such as adolescents between 11 and 15 years old.
For those not specifically interested in boats, there is still much to enjoy at this event. There will be a clinic for children ages 4-16, where they can learn the ropes of fishing. The show will also host a massive Gulf Coast culinary experience, where many food vendors will offer everything from Greek gyros and seafood to tacos and burgers, as well as beverage vendors who will offer craft beers, cocktails, wine, and more. This large area will be the ideal place to unwind and consider the many boating deals available.
Tickets are available online today, with the current price being $21 for a one-day adult ticket. There will be an energetic atmosphere with dozens of vendors, many amazing deals, events, and attractions, and a huge crowd of boating enthusiasts. The St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show is clearly one of the defining events of Gulf Coast boating.
