Current Month: OCTOBER
1–3
IBEX 2024
Tampa Convention Center
Tampa, FL
(207) 747-4910
ibexshow.com
3–6
Annapolis Powerboat Show
City Dock
Annapolis, MD
(410) 268-8828
annapolisboatshows.com
8–17
The Moorings’ Interline Regatta
British Virgin Islands
(888) 663-9269
moorings.com/interline
11–13
Wilmington Boat Show
Wilmington Convention Center
Wilmington, NC
(864) 250-9713
wilmingtonboatshow.com
12–13
Mumfest
Downtown and waterfront
New Bern, NC
(252) 288-9825
mumfest.com
17–20
Hharvest Moon Regatta
Lakewood Yacht Club
Galveston to Port Aransas, TX
(281) 474-2511
harvestmoonregatta.com
18–20
Ladies Let’s Go Fishing Florida Keys Saltwater Weekend Seminar
Tavernier Elks Lodge
Tavernier, FL
(954) 475-9068
ladiesletsgofishing.com
19–20
35th Annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show
Downtown and waterfront
Georgetown, SC
(843) 520-0111
woodenboatshow.com
28–30
Boca Grande Classic
Boca Grande, FL
(954) 739-5006
redbone.org
30–Nov. 3
65th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Fort Lauderdale, FL
(954) 463-6762
flibs.com
Next Month: NOVEMBER
Previous Months:
JANUARY
10–13
Silver Sailfish Derby
Sailfish Marina
Palm Beach Shores, FL
(561) 832-6780
westpalmbeachfishingclub.org
10–14
Discover Boating New England Boat Show
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Boston, MA
info@newenglandboatshow.com
newenglandboatshow.com
11–14
Atlanta Boat Show
Georgia World Congress Center – Hall C
Atlanta, GA
(312) 946-6237
atlantaboatshow.com
12–14
50th Annual Stuart Boat Show
Stuart, FL
(954) 522-5288
stuartboatshow.com
12–14
Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo
N.C. State Fairgrounds
Raleigh, NC
(336) 855-0208
bassandsaltwaterfishingexpo.com
12–14
FXBG Boat & Water Sports Expo
Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center
Fredericksburg, VA
(540) 548-5555
tixr.com/groups/fredtickets/events
18–21
St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show
Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park
St. Petersburg, Florida
(954) 463-6762
stpeteboatshow.com
18–21
Birmingham Boat Show
Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center
Birmingham, AL
(361) 446-4040
birminghamboatshow.com
18–21
Naples Boat Show
Naples City Dock and Sugden Regional Park
Naples, FL
(239) 682-0900
naplesboatshow.com
19–21
34th Annual Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament
Cheeca Lodge & Spa
Islamorada, FL
(305) 587-0574
cheeca.com
23–24
Al Flutie Over the Hill Rip-Off Sailfish Tournament
Islamorada, FL
(305) 289-4887
hawkscayrealty.com
23–27
Buccaneer Cup Sailfish Tournament
Viking Yacht Service Center
Riviera Beach, FL
(561) 909-7868
buccaneercup.com
24–28
Houston Boat, Sport & Travel Show
NRG Center
Houston, TX
(713) 526-6361
houstonboatshows.com
26–28
Downtown Richmond Boat Show
Richmond Convention Center
Richmond, VA
(804) 783-7300
downtownrichmondboatshow.com
26–28
Jacksonville Boat Show
Prime Osborn Convention Center
Jacksonville, FL
(904) 945-0197
boatjax.com
FEBRUARY
1–4
Chattanooga Boat Show
Chattanooga Convention Center
Chattanooga, TN
(423) 756-0001
chattanoogaboatshow.com
6–10
52nd Annual Gold Cup Team Fishing Tournament
Sailfish Club of Florida
Palm Beach, FL
(561) 844-0206
sailfishclub.com
8–10
The Sailfish Bowl
Marina Casa de Campo
Dominican Republic
marinacasadecamposailfish@gmail.com
marinacasadecampo.com.do
8–11
Mid-Atlantic Boat Show
Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, NC
(336) 855-0208
midatlanticboatshow.com
14–18
Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show
Miami Beach Convention Center, One Herald Plaza, Venetian Marina, Museum Park Marina, Yacht Haven Grande, Pride Park
Miami, FL
(954) 463-6762
miamiboatshow.com
15–18
Central New York Boat Show
NYS Fairgrounds
Syracuse, NY
(585) 526-5460
cnywinterboatshow.com
15–18
New Jersey Boat Sale & Expo
New Jersey Convention & Expo Center
Edison, NJ
(732) 292-1051
jerseyboatexpo.com
16–18
OC Seaside Boat Show
Ocean City Convention Center
Ocean City, MD
(443) 880-3602
ocboatshow.com
21–25
Sailfish Challenge
3-inlet format
Pompano Beach, FL
(954) 725-4010
bluewatermovements.com
23–25
Central Carolina Boat & Fishing Expo
Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Greensboro, NC
(336) 855-0208
greensborofishingexpo.com
MARCH
Feb. 28–3
Discover Boating Atlantic City Boat Show
Atlantic City Convention Center
Atlantic City, NJ
info@acboatshow.com
acboatshow.com
Feb. 29–3
44th Annual St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Simpson Bay Marina
St. Maarten, BVI
(721) 544-2079
heinekenregatta.com
2
Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Freshwater Bass Seminar
Bass Pro Shops
Dania Beach, FL
(954) 475-9068
ladiesletsgofishing.com
8–10
Biloxi Boat Show
Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Biloxi, MS
(251) 377-6328
gulfcoastshows.com
9–13
2024 Thistle Midwinters East Regatta
Fort Walton Yacht Club
Fort Walton Beach, FL
(256) 508-4636
thistleclass.com
14–17
Discover Boating Northwest Sportshow
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, MN
(612) 332-1811
northwestsportshow.com
15–17
Saltwater Fishing Expo
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center
Edison, NJ
(603) 276-4111
saltwater.sportshows.com
15–17
The Wharf Boat & Yacht Show
The Wharf
Orange Beach, AL
(850) 252-2592
wharfboatshow.com
21–24
Palm Beach International Boat Show
On the waterfront along Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL
(954) 463-6762
pbboatshow.com
21–24
St. Barths Bucket Regatta
Gustavia, St. Barths
French West Indies
(781) 639-0203
bucketregatta.com
23–24
Geechee Sailing Club’s St. Patrick’s Regatta
Wilmington River/Wassaw Sound
Savannah, GA
(973) 296-8011
geecheesailingclub.org
23–24
Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing South Gulf Coast Saltwater Weekend Inshore Seminar
Bass Pro Shops
Fort Myers, FL
(954) 475-9068
ladiesletsgofishing.com
29–31
St. Thomas International Regatta
St. Thomas Yacht Club, USVI
(340) 998-3650
stthomasinternationalregatta.com
APRIL
1–7
BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
Nanny Cay Marina
Tortola, BVI
(284) 346-8292
bvispringregatta.org
10–13
Sailfish Series: Quest For The Crest – Final Sail
Biscayne Bay, FL
(954) 725-4010
bluewatermovements.com
12–14
Bay Bridge Boat Show
Bay Bridge Marina
Stevensville, MD
(410) 268-8828
annapolisboatshows.com
12–14
Pleasure Island Team Surf Fishing Challenge
Lazy Pirate
Carolina Beach, NC
(910) 452-6378
fishermanspost.com
15–21
British Virgin Islands Food and Wine Festival
Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, and Virgin Gorda, BVI
(954) 475-9068
Bvifoodandwine.com
17–18
Boat Electrical System Seminars with Nigel Carter
Hyatt Place Portland
Old Portland, Maine
(207) 370-9112
oceanplanetenergy.com
17–22
Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
Nelson’s Dockyard
Falmouth, Antigua,
West Indies
(904) 729-7351
antiguaclassics.com
18–21
Charleston Race Week
Charleston Harbor Marina
Mount Pleasant, SC
(843) 628-5900
charlestonraceweek.com
19–21
Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Florida Saltwater Weekend Seminar
VFW Post 1966
Fort Lauderdale, FL
(954) 475-9068
ladiesletsgofishing.com
MAY
1–4
The White Marlin Roundup
Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour Marina
Abaco, Bahamas
(954) 531-7985
skipstournaments.com
1–4
The Shootout: Production Vs. Custom
Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour Marina
Abaco, Bahamas
(954) 531-7985
skipstournaments.com/the-shootout
3–5
Florida Outdoor Expo
South Florida Fairgrounds
West Palm Beach, FL
(954) 522-5288
floridaoutdoorexpo.com
3–5
Tom Thumb Marathon Bull & Cow Dolphin Tournament
Marathon, FL
(305) 289-0199
marathonoffshoretournament.com
4–5
Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance
Lakewood Yacht Club
Seabrook, TX
(713) 521-0105
keels-wheels.com
9–12
Orange Beach Powerboat Week
The Wharf
Orange Beach, AL
(954) 545-1414
flpowerboat.com
10–12
Virgin Islands Boating Expo
Yacht Haven Grande
St. Thomas, USVI
(340) 642-0656
vibe.vi
14–18
Hatteras Village Offshore Open
Hatteras Harbor Marina
Hatteras, NC
(252) 986-2166
hvoo.org
17–18
Emerald Coast Open Lionfish Tournament
HarborWalk Village
Destin, FL
(850) 487-0554
emeraldcoastopen.com
17–19
Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Screamin’ Reels Tournament
Whale Harbour Marina
Islamorada, FL
(954) 475-9068
ladiesletsgofishing.com
22–25
Walker’s Cay Invitational
Walker’s Cay Marina
Walker’s Cay, Bahamas
(833) 869-2553
walkerscay.com/invitational
22–25
Georgetown Blue Marlin Tournament
Georgetown Landing Marina
Georgetown, SC
(843) 546-1776
georgetownlandingmarina.com
24–26
Red River Rumble F1 Powerboat Showdown
Shreveport-Bossier, LA
(318) 222-9391
F1powerboatchampionship.com
28–June 2
Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic
Cypress Cove Marina and Lodge
Venice, LA
(504) 214-0419
comefishla.com
29–June 1
Elbow Reef Classic Fishing Tournament
Hope Town Inn and Marina
Abaco, Bahamas
(242) 699-4000
elbowreeflight.com
JUNE
May 30–June 1
Walker’s Cay Open
Walker’s Cay, Bahamas
(772) 214-8623
1
Sebastian Exchange Club’s
Blue Water Open Charity Fishing Tournament
Capt. Hirams
Sebastian, FL
(772) 300-2156
fishingforcharity.org/bluewateropen
6–9
Skeeter Owners’ Bass Tournament
Lake Fork Marina and Hotel
Lake Fork, TX
(903) 615-3090
skeeterboats.com
7–9
Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo
Flora-Bama Ole River Grill
Perdido Key, FL
(251) 980-5118
florabama.com
12–16
Pensacola International Billfish Tournament
Palafox Pier and Yacht Harbor
Pensacola, FL
(850) 324-0390
pbgfc.com
13–16
Pompano Beach Saltwater Slam
Pompano Beach, FL
(954) 725-4010
bluewatermovements.com
14–16
West Palm Beach Summer Boat Show
South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center
West Palm Beach, FL
(772) 486-4969
southflaboatshow.com
19–22
Carolina Billfish Classic
Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina
Mount Pleasant, SC
(843) 284-7065
fishbcbc.com
19–23
Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Miramar Beach, FL
(910) 264-3947
fishecbc.com
21–22
Big Dog & Fat Cat KDW Shootout
Sailfish Marina
Singer Island, FL
(561) 315-3722
sailfishmarina.com
23–26
Newport Charter Yacht Show
Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard
Newport, RI
(401) 846-6000
newportchartershow.com
JULY
4
World Cup Blue Marlin Championship
A worldwide event
(561) 310-9214
bluemarlinworldcup.com
12–13
21st Annual Boyne Thunder Poker Run
Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan
Boyne City, MI
(231) 582-9009
boynethunder.com
12–13
Stuart Sailfish Club Summer Sail Fishing Tournament
Tiki Hut
Stuart, FL
(772) 888-6337
stuartsailfishclub.com
12–21
68th Annual Beaufort Water Festival
Waterfront Park
Beaufort, SC
(843) 524-0600
bftwaterfestival.com
16–19
ICAST 2024
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
(703) 519-9691
icastfishing.org
17–20
Key West Marlin Tournament
The Perry Hotel & Marina
Key West, FL
(305) 304-0317
keywestmarlin.com
20–21
Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta & Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge
West Boothbay Harbor, ME
(207) 633-5750
boothbayregatta.com
27
Treasure Coast Bonito Blast
Pirate’s Cove Resort & Marina
Stuart, FL
(561) 855-4207
treasurecoastbonitoblast.com
AUGUST
2–4
60th Annual Antique Boat Show
Antique Boat Museum
Clayton, NY
(315) 686-4104
abm.org
2–4
Door County Classic and Wooden Boat Show
Door County Maritime Museum
Sturgeon Bay, WI
(920) 743-5958
dcclassicboatshow.com
5–9
White Marlin Open
Harbour Island Marina
Ocean City, MD
(410) 289-9229
whitemarlinopen.com
7–11
Texas Legends Billfish Tournament
Port Aransas Fisherman’s Wharf
Port Aransas, TX
(361) 815-1612
txlegends.com
8–11
Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Showdown
Pompano Beach, FL
(954) 725-4010
bluewatermovements.com
8–11
Key West Lobsterfest
Key West Harbor Resort
Key West, FL
(305) 998-8599
keywestlobsterfest.com
9–11
Safe Harbor Race Weekend
Narragansett Bay
Newport, RI
(401) 846-6000
shmarinas.com
10–11
Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies Only Billfish Tournament
Pirate’s Cove Marina
Manteo, NC
(252) 305-3610
pcbgt.com
13–16
Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament
Pirate’s Cove Marina
Manteo, NC
(252) 305-3610
pcbgt.com
15–18
Florida Keys Lionfish Derby
REEF Campus
Islamorada, FL
(305) 852-0030
reef.org
16–17
Ida Lewis Distance Race
Ida Lewis Yacht Club/Bluenose Yacht Sales
Newport, RI
(401) 846-1969
ilyc.org
SEPTEMBER
7
Baltimore BoatFest
Lighthouse Point Marina
Baltimore, MD
(443) 231-0225
oasisexperiences.com/boatfest
8
21st Annual Nantucket Slam
Nantucket, MA
(508) 655-6000
events.cff.org/nantucketslam
12–15
Newport International Boat Show
Newport Yachting Center Marina
Newport, RI
(401) 846-6000
newportboatshow.com
19–22
FPC Emerald Coast Powerboat Week
Emerald Grande Resort/Destin Harbor
Destin, FL
(954) 545-1414
flpowerboat.com
19–22
Norwalk Boat Show
Norwalk Cove Marina
Norwalk, CT
(203) 838-2326
boatshownorwalk.com
20–22
Herman Lucerne Memorial Backcountry Fishing Championship
Islander Resort
Islamorada, FL
(941) 268-1331
hermanlucernememorial.com
27–29
XINSURANCE Clearwater Offshore Nationals
Clearwater Beach
Clearwater, FL
(727) 593-5536
clearwaternationals.com
27–29
Seven Seas Cruising Association Chesapeake Bay GAM
Maryland Yacht Club
Pasadena, MD
(410) 255-4444
ssca.org
