Chesapeake Bay News

The annual Bay Bridge Boat Show in Stevensville, MD is scheduled to open its doors with special features April 28 – May 1, 2011.  In its twenty-ninth season, this show is recognized as the largest spring recreational boating extravaganza in the mid Atlantic.

The Marina facility has been completely renovated with high quality floating docks and a more efficient show layout. The revised exhibitor price list will allow your organization to display more boats or boating gear for less money. New show features and regional advertising are expected to attract more visitors to the show than any time in recent history.

For the 2011 show, several attractions are planned:

Delmarva Dock Dog Competition

The Delmarva Dock Dogs are the regional group of the National Dock Dogs, www.dockdogs.com.  They will compete in an above ground pool in three waves: speed retrieval, extreme vertical, and big air.  This competition will bring fun to the show for all ages.

MSSA Rockfish Tournament Weigh Station

The Maryland Saltwater Sportsfishermen’s Association and AllTackle will be adding a weigh station at the Bay Bridge Boat Show for the largest Rockfish Tournament in the Nation.  In addition the Bay Bridge Boat Show will be hosting a weekend rendezvous for the anglers. Adjacent to the weigh station will be a “fishermans pier,” which will house unique fishing boat makes.

Other Show Features

Expansive Food Court

Children’s fishing activities and demonstrations by AllTackle on the weigh station

Daily seminars co-sponsored by Chesapeake Bay Magazine and Annapolis School of Seamanship

Live entertainment at the Pool Bar & Grill

Racing hydroplanes from Kent Island Racing Association

Bay Bridge Boat Show :     April 28 – May 1, 2011.

Show Hours:

Thursday, April 28         Noon to 6pm
Friday, Saturday, April 29-30    10am – 6pm
Sunday, May 1            10am – 5pm

Tickets:

Adults $12.
Children (7-12) $4.
Under 6 Free.
Two day ticket $19

For tickets and complete details:

www.usboat.com
Phone 410-268-8828

You Don’t Want To Miss this Sails Event!

Take a break from winter at SailFest January 21-25 during the Baltimore Boat Show. Chesapeake area sailing businesses have come together to create an island of sailing fun. It will be warm in the Baltimore Convention Center, and the sailing community will be there in full force.

At this year’s SailFest, activities will include Seminars, the Tiki Bar and Beach, Radio-Controlled Boat Racing, Industry Pros Ready To Answer Questions, Sailing Footage on the Big Screen, Kids’ Cove and RC Sailing

Visitors can spend some time chatting up the local boat dealers without any pressure. Saturday will be Sailing Club Day at the show where boating and sailing clubs can share information with other clubs and potential new members.

SpinSheet Magazine and SailFest are hosting a Sailor’s Happy Hour from 5 to 7 p.m. at the show, including door prizes, cool camaraderie, and a chance to wet your whistle. For more details about the Show, visit baltimoreboatshow.com.