18th Annual Anacortes Spring Boat Show

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The largest and longest running “FREE” in-water boat show on the West coast!

Mar 21, 22, 23
Cap Sante Marina in quaint downtown Anacortes
10:00am – 5:00pm daily

Promoted by the Anacortes Yacht Brokers, Anacortes Marine Trades Association, Anacortes Chamber of Commerce, and Port of Anacortes.

Features:
•    Free Parking
•    Over 100 boats – power & sail 20’ – 85’.
•    Uplands Tent – housing dozens of aftermarket marine vendors, marine finance & insurance pros, rigging companies, sailmakers, and marine accessories vendors.
•    Walking distance to downtown restaurants & micro brew pubs.
•    “Banana Belt” weather patterns – typically sunny.
•    Lots of hotel/motel/B&B options
•    Charter Boat company offering overnight stays on charter vessels.

Complimentary Sat night wine & cheese party

www.anacortesboatshow.com

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