Annapolis Sailboat Show Reports Strong Sales, Crowded Seminars and New Boat Debuts

The 2026 Annapolis Sailboat Show wrapped up its four-day run in downtown Annapolis on October 18, with exhibitors citing strong sales, steady crowds, and major interest in new sailboats and marine technology. Several companies said sales were up from last year, including C&T Composites, which represents Catalina sailboats and reported its first sale within an hour of opening. The show included the North American debut of Dutch builder Vaan Yachts, launching its aluminum-hulled Vaan R4 for the U.S. market. Seminars drew more than 130 attendees on Saturday, and Spinlock debuted in-water demonstrations at Susan Campbell Park, generating nearly 250,000 social-media impressions in 24 hours. Planning is already underway for the October 14–17, 2027 show.