Sausalito Waterfront Hosts Second Annual Sausalito Boat Show

We told you last year that if you missed the show, you’d probably have another opportunity the next year, and now you do! On the heels of a successful inaugural show in 2023, this year’s Sausalito Boat Show is scheduled for October 4–6 with a huge array of boats, maritime businesses and vendors, entertainment, food, and almost a dozen speakers to present interesting and informative seminars across the weekend.

Hosted by Sausalito’s boating and business communities, this grassroots event is more than just a boat show — it’s a vibrant waterfront lifestyle celebration. Clipper Yacht Harbor will come alive with the latest sailboats, powerboats, luxury yachts, electric boats, charters, trailer-friendly boats, gear, accessories, food, live music, and more. There will be something for everyone — really!

Visitors can explore a wide range of boats (we heard something in the vicinity of 68 boats) from top brands including Jeanneau, Beneteau, Chris-Craft, Riviera, Pursuit, Axopar, Cruisers Yachts, Tiara, Princess, Defiance, and Inmar. Leading brokers such as H & M Marine, Silver Seas Yachts, Rifkin Yachts, Club Nautique, Richard Boland Yachts, Naos Yachts, Boat Specialists, WGM Boats, and Cardinal Yacht Sales will also have boats on display.

Off the water, you’ll be able to browse and chat with experts from marine service businesses including South Beach Riggers, List Marine Services, LOVEMARIN, Modern Sailing, Cartelligent, Compass Canvas, Bay Area Marine Services, and more. And Live It Up Charter and Marquis Charter will present a luxury charter section with exclusive options for private group charters.

And now, about those seminars. Almost a dozen free educational seminars will be held throughout the weekend, covering topics like Diesel Engine Maintenance, Marine Navigation and Cruise/Charter Alaska Private Yacht Voyage Strategies.

Charlie Meyer from Helmut’s Marine will present on diesel engines, exploring their functions and essential maintenance needs, and sharing tips to ensure worry-free boating experiences.​ Tom Relyea from South Beach Riggers will share his tips on how to save money on safe rigging. Wesley Nunez from Reliable Marine Electronics will discuss Inverters and Inverter Chargers — the benefits and things to pay attention to. Ben Rifkin from Rifkin Yachts will look at the latest and greatest in boating apps such as Navionics, marine traffic, storm radar, Compass, Windy, Barometer and Weather Underground. Attendees should have them downloaded prior to the seminar for the best experience.

And that’s just a few. Showgoers can also hear about an investment approach to yacht ownership from Club Nautique’s Stephanie LaChance and private yachting-voyage strategies that work by Captain Dave Ryan of Marquis Charters. There’ll also be a discussion on electric boats with panelists including representatives from Candela, Navier and Electric Yacht. Learn everything you need to know about marine canvas from David McGregor of Compass Canvas; Amy Appelhans Gubser will present on Swimming from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallones; and our own Latitude 38 publisher John Arndt will talk about running Latitude 38 and his lifetime of adventures on the water.

Did we mention the seminars are free? But seating is limited, so make your reservations now.

New to this year’s show is Waves of Opportunity, a charitable happy-hour event aimed to make boating accessible to all. Organized by Helmut’s Marine Service, the San Rafael Channel Association and Big C Charters, this fundraiser will help take children from the Canal Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty for Latinx immigrants and their families, out on the water. Waves of Opportunity takes place on Friday, October 4, from 4–7 p.m.

Beyond the boats, visitors can enjoy local food vendors and live music performances by popular Bay Area bands, including Juke Joint Band, The Millionaires, The Cruz Boys, and the Dan Ashley Band. Family-friendly activities such as model yacht races, a bounce house, dunk tank and raffles, will keep all ages entertained. On Saturday, October 5, at 1 p.m., Bravo’s Below Deck stars Daisy Kelliher and Fraser Olender will host a VIP Meet & Greet Event, presented by Marquis Charters. This event includes a private reception, cocktails, a Q&A session and exclusive gifts for VIP guests.

“We are thrilled to be back for a second year with even more boats, seminars, live music, food, and fun,” said show manager Mitch Perkins.

Sponsors include Clipper Yacht Harbor, H & M Marine, Price Family Dealerships, Suzuki Marine, Heritage Bank of Commerce, Best Friends Pet Supplies, North Beach Canvas, Marquis Charters, Sausalito Yacht Club and The Inn Above Tide. Latitude 38 and Delta Bay Yachtsman serve as media sponsors, and volunteers will be provided by the Sausalito Yacht Club.

Where: Clipper Yacht Harbor, 310 Harbor Drive, near Fish Restaurant, in Sausalito.

When: Show hours are Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, October 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tickets: Tickets are $20 per day for adults, and children 12 and under are free. A three-day pass is available for $50 and the VIP Weekend Pass and Meet & Greet with Bravo’s Below Deck stars Fraser and Daisy is $145. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.sausalitoboatshow.com. Follow on Instagram and on Facebook for the latest updates.