The U.S. Sailboat Show – CW Hood Yachts

The internationally acclaimed U.S. Sailboat Show will open Thursday, Oct. 8, in historic downtown Annapolis, Maryland, filling this iconic venue with magnificent sailing yachts, essential sailing gear, and all kinds of maritime products and services.

Known to sailors and industry professionals around the world simply as “The Annapolis Show,” this 46th annual five-day extravaganza attracts exhibitors from more than two dozen countries and routinely draws more than 50,000 attendees.

The Annapolis Show hours: Thursday, October 8, 2015 VIP Day (10:00am – 6:00pm) – Friday, October 9th – 11th (10:00am – 6:30pm) – Monday, October 12th (10:00am – 5:00pm)

Paul Jacobs, president and general manager of U.S. Yacht Shows, producer of the sailboat show and 44th annual U.S. Powerboat Show the following weekend. “A unique feature of this year’s show will be the presence of the America’s Cup Trophy, the actual ‘Auld Mug’ as it’s called, which will be on display at the show October 8 and 9 and at the Premier Launch Party,” he said. “We believe this is the first time the trophy has ever been displayed at a boat show. At the launch party Thursday night, Tucker Thompson, TV and public host of the America’s Cup, will be the keynote speaker.” The Premier Launch Party runs 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Loews Hotel. Tickets are available through the show’s website. The evening will include music, food, drinks, and the presentation of the annual Sailing Industry Distinguished Service Award.

C.W. Hood Yachts (website) returns to the venerable Annapolis Show, featuring their award-winning C.W. Hood 32, located at Dock E2. Chris Hood will be at the show throughout this coming week…

 

Photo Credit: Billy Black
Photo Credit: Billy Black

 

The C.W. Hood 32

The Hood 32s can now be found in harbors from the Bahamas to Lake Erie, from Martha’s Vineyard to the Chesapeake Bay and from Maine to Lake Champlain. This successful design was awarded Boat of the Year by SAIL Magazine in 2011 and the Spirit of Tradition under 40-feet category in Classic Boat Magazine in 2014. The fleet is growing!…..use the following link for additional information.

Hood 32 Specifications:

LOA: 32′ 5″ – LWL: 21′ 0″ – Beam: 6′ 11″ – Draft 4′ 0″ – Displacement: 2,825 lbs – Sail Area: 285 sq. ft

 

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