When shopping for a catamaran, a picture may be worth a 1000 words, but actually stepping aboard can provide you with priceless, first-hand experience. From October 8th to 13th, 2009 there will be three major multihull events taking place in Annapolis, Maryland.If you are in the market for a multihull sailboat, these are the "can't miss events" of the year.You can attend the annual United States Sailboat Show to see the latest in new designs from the major catamaran manufacturers, you can visit the all new exclusive Pre-owned Catamaran Brokerage Show running simultaneously, and you can participate in “Multihull Demo Days” which follows on the day immediately after these shows.
The United States Sailboat Show is the country’s largest in-water sailboat show.It takes place between October 8th, 2009 and October 12th, 2009 on the downtown waterfront of historic Annapolis. This year the show celebrates its 40th anniversary.The show includes a huge display of catamarans and sailing monohulls from both domestic and international builders.Landside you will find vendors for nearly every possible boating product imaginable.You can see the latest electronics and hardware up close with numerous demonstrations.There are plenty of gadgets and marine clothing for both the serious sailor and casual cruiser to check out. This is a great place to shop for the equipment you will likely want for your new or used boat.
The first ever Pre-owned Catamaran Show runs the same dates as the new boat show. This show offers free admittance to see many clean, late-model used catamarans.Pre-owned catamarans offer a great value and make getting on the water more affordable for many buyers.A well-maintained, used catamaran may offer you the opportunity to get away sooner as well.Many boats are already well equipped with the all that is necessary to get you underway on your journey.The show is located just outside downtown Annapolis on the docks of Performance Cruising Inc., the builder of the Gemini 105Mc catamaran, on beautiful “Back Creek”.It is just 10 minutes outside of downtown by car or you can take the Annapolis Water Taxi directly from downtown and enjoy the sight of thousands of boats moored in the scenic waterways of Annapolis.
The final multihull event in Annapolis is on Tuesday October 13th when Performance Cruising Inc. hosts their 12th annual “Multihull Demo Days”.The day features the opportunity to see and actually sea-trial many of the latest catamaran models, the same boats that were just on display at the sailboat show.Every hour a select number of new boats will take out seriously interested catamaran buyers.Participants must confirm space availability and times with the manufacturers during the actual boat show.The hosts, Performance Cruising Inc., will operate two of their Gemini 34 footers in an effort to get even the beginners exposed to sailing on an even keel.It is one thing to see a prospective boat tied up at the boat show - it's quite another to gain the full experience of how the boat handles under power, sail, and whilst docking.If you are looking to purchase a new catamaran or trimaran within the next year, you won’t want to miss these opportunities to see and test out each of your prospective boats in one day, under similar conditions, and all at no cost to you!
Don’t miss out on the fun!!!Annapolis rolls out its red carpet of picturesque brick streets inviting sailors of all type to take advantage of the beautiful Fall weather, local entertainment, and a multitude of fine food and drinking establishments.Enjoy the company of fellow boaters and share in the excitement of yacht ownership.
George has been involved in well over 500 yacht sale transactions of every type both domestically and internationally. He holds the CPYB (Certified Professional Yacht Broker) distinction achieved by less than 1% of yacht brokers worldwide. He has developed an expertise in catamarans as the sales manager for several of the largest catamaran brands in the world (Lagoon, Fountaine Pajot, Leopard, and Sunreef). He was the brokerage sales manager for the parent company of The Moorings, Sunsail, and Footloose Yacht Charters and the Private Sales director of Leopard Catamarans before joining The Catamaran Company.
George also has experience as a “live aboard” having cruised the coasts of Florida, Bahamas, Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala. He has additional international cruising and racing experience in most of the Caribbean Islands, the Pacific, the Mediterranean, the Greek and Turkish Isles as well as both of the US coastlines. George’s passion for travel has taken him to over 35 countries.
Whether working on a 30’ to 120’ powerboat or sailboat transaction, George’s extensive knowledge is sure to be helpful in either a small local or a complex international transaction.
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