Although I miss my kids whenever they’re not with us, I was relieved at the same time to not drag them through the San Diego heat to hours of boat show. Unlike the Richmond show, this one was all outdoors and the focus was the boats,,,not so much the professional booths. Yes, some actual sailboat vendors were there and unlike other shows, some of the vendors were actually on the docks, but most vendors at this show were geared toward the well-heeled power boat user, not so much the poor sailor. There was a good mix of powerboats and sailboats, not many used boats but that’s to be expected. I also didn’t see a great variety of different sailboat companies, there was the usual few,,,,and a few catamarans, but not more than a handful of names.
Here’s the show in pics,,,,have fun here-
Next, we got to go on board an Ipanema 56,,,and she’s much more massive than any magazine could show you,,,,but my photos might help illustrate-
Next, Dennison Yachts let us we tour a grand beauty from the 80’s,,,,wait till you see her inside:
And,,,,finally, on the way out,,,,Dennison hooked us with some great swag,,,and we decided to hit the Tiki Bar,,,but it was cramped and smaller than last year,,,,but we still had a great time:
Ok, look closely at this next picture,,,,as the people watching at boat shows is great,,,,
Finally, one of the biggest reasons we go to boat shows is for new ideas for our own boat,,,like these shades that are bug nets and blackout shades,,,,we’re getting some!
Overall, this was a great show. Better on-water show than at Richmond but more disappointing booth’s,,,,not so many focused on actual boat products.
I loved going to the show and will go again every year we’re around. If you liked my show review,,,,stick around as I have not finished Richmond or the Newport show reviews yet. Stick with us or follow us,,,,we’re trying to grow!
