On January 15th, the Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater, the Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park will come alive with stylish sailboats, mesmerizing yachts, a full slate of educational seminars and exhibitors showcasing all things nautical for the St. Pete Boat Show presented by Progressive.
The show will take over the downtown waterfront on land and in the water, with a 40,000-square-foot tent housing all types of marine gear, accessories, equipment and art. It will attract boating enthusiasts eager to check out the watercraft and gear, and participate in seminars.
A free fishing clinic for children ages 4 through 16, and their families, called Hook the Future, is presented by Capt. Don Dingman at noon and 2pm on Saturday, January 17th and Sunday, the 18th. Each child in attendance will receive a complimentary fishing pole to kickstart their journey.
The Annapolis School of Seamanship will host clinics covering topics like licensing, docking, navigating and chartering.
“We’re thrilled to be leading the education program at this year’s show,” offers the school’s founder, Capt. John Martino. “Our mission is to help boaters deepen their knowledge, build confidence and get even more enjoyment out of every experience on the water.”
The show starts at 10am each day and runs until 6pm on the 15th, 16th and 17th. On Sunday, the 18th, the exhibit ends at 4pm. General admission is $24 for adults; it is free to attend for children 15 and under. Active-duty military and veterans can receive complimentary one-day general admission with a valid military ID.
Tickets must be purchased before the event at stpeteboatshow.com
