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The Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show Is Back!

We’ve waited patiently, and the time has come: After a three-year break, the Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show is back on May 4–7, 2023. With the past three years’ shows being canceled due to COVID, we can imagine how much fun everyone is going to have catching up with their favorite, and new, sailors and vendors over the three-day event.

Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show logo
We can’t wait for May!
© 2022 CYBA

The announcement, made in a press release last week, outlines a licensing agreement between Sail America and the California Yacht Brokers Association (CYBA), in which the latter has assumed management of the show, with ownership eventually being transferred to CYBA. The show venue is the Westpoint Harbor in Redwood City, California, which provides extensive in-water dockage for a large assortment of sail and power boats, plus on-land space for various trailerable boats and a suitable tent space for booth exhibitors.

CYBA Executive Director Ty Mellott said, “Our goal is to support the return of a first-class Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show in Northern California that attracts regional and national exhibitors. We are delighted to be working with Sail America to produce the 2023 show. Attendees and exhibitors alike will find the location attractive with its ideal Mediterranean-like weather and the close proximity to a variety of restaurants and lodging that are within 10 minutes from the marina.”

L38 Boatshow crew
Yes! The Latitude crew will be there!
© 2022 John 'Woody' Skoriak

Under the agreement, Sail America members will continue to enjoy a member discount on in-water and upland exhibitor space, and Sail America will be named as a sponsor.

“Sail America is delighted to be working with the team at CYBA. It ensures that the show will continue, that the sailing industry in that region is supported, and provides opportunity for Sail America to focus on other programs that best serve its members,” Sail America’s president Josie Tucci said. “Our goal has always been to deliver a successful, sail-focused show that attracts regional and national attention in Northern California. We believe our new relationship with CYBA will help us to achieve that goal.”

The next six months will no doubt be busy for the organizers, with planning, preparation and hard work to be done, but it will no doubt be an excellent show, and we’re excited to see it back on the Bay Area’s calendar.

6 Comments

  1. William Crowley 1 year ago

    From the perspective of a North Bay sailor, the location is less than ideal, and will likely keep me away – unless it is possible to get a guest berth there and spend a few days on our boat. We’d much prefer a more central East Bay location; Oakland and Richmond have worked well in the past

  2. Nic C 1 year ago

    Do you think they knowingly overlapped this with the SailGP races happening that weekend in SF? Seems like most people who would want to see both may be forced to choose one or the other.

  3. Maria Costen 1 year ago

    Can you let me know who is handling the paid media outreach for this event?

  4. Tom Coburn 1 year ago

    Thank you for putting this on again. I love these shows.

  5. Gary 1 year ago

    Is Eric Stone going to perform there?

  6. Bill Melater 11 months ago

    For years we slogged to to Alameda and the even less reachable Richmond. Sorry to hear that you are being inconvenienced, but don’t you think it’s time for those that make their home on the Peninsula to have a bit of an easier time visiting the boat show. Personally, I love these shows and am thrilled that they are back.

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