WASHINGTON — Visitors might need to dress in layers, but there’s fun to be had on the water this weekend in Annapolis.
About 350 boats are on display as part of the U.S. Powerboat Show, and visitors are not limited to just looking. “You can get on all 350 boats,” says Paul Jacobs, president and general manager of Annapolis Boat Shows. Some boats require an appointment to get on board.
“We’ve got basically every kind of boat from stand-up paddleboards and kayaks, all the way up to 70-foot, oceangoing blue water vessels,” Jacobs says. Those larger boats can cost around $2 million.
The boats are assembled at Annapolis City Dock.
“We actually drive 60 pilings and bring in a mile and a half of floating docks and build a temporary marina,” Jacobs says.
The show runs through Sunday. Tickets cost $18 for adults and $5 for children between the ages of 7 and 10. Children under 7 get in free.
Jacobs says visitors should park at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and take a free shuttle to the event. Parking costs $10.
This year’s show is expected to be the largest since the economic downturn of 2008.
