San Diego\u2019s recent balmy weather offers a promising outlook for this year\u2019s larger-than-ever San Diego Sunroad Boat Show, which showcases the newly upgraded marina, its slips and yacht center with six brokerages, located at 955 Harbor Island Drive on the east \u2014 or downtown end \u2014 of Harbor Island.
\nThe show runs from Thursday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan. 26, with hours from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
\nThe winter boat show, now in its 25th year and fifth year at Sunroad, provides visitors the opportunity to experience more than 130 sail and powerboats in every price range and size from trailerable 20-foot boats to yachts over 100 feet, said show manager Jim Behun, who doubles as the marina\u2019s general manager.
\n“There are more in-the-water boats than ever before, with a good balance between sail and power,” said Behun. “All the major sailboat lines, including some big catamarans, plus numerous powerboat lines, local boatyards and boating-related vendors, will be at the show. We\u2019re making a push to ensure it\u2019s fun for everybody.”
\nUnlike many boat shows, the Sunroad show offers new and brokerage (or used) boats on the docks. The show\u2019s expansive tent and adjacent space feature more than 100 vendors offering services like financing, canvas, electronics, boat maintenance and supplies, surveys, furnishings, boating accessories and clothing.
\nWith the improving economy and low-cost financing again available, the show is attracting more attention from exhibitors selling both boats and services, said organizers. The show sold out its exhibition and dock space far earlier than expected. “We\u2019re busting at the seams,” said sales manager Kat Ohlmann. “A number of our in-the-water exhib-itors are expanding their displays, including debuts of several new models. Interest in purchasing boats is higher now, with boat show attendance up everywhere,” she said. The Sunroad show draws about 14,000 visitors annually.
\nTo help “newbies” gain a taste of the boating experience, Seaforth Boat Rentals is offering free sailing lessons and San Diego Electric Boats free rides aboard its 18-foot electric Duffys.
\nShow tickets are $12, with children 12 and under admitted free. Active-duty military, police, EMTs and fire personnel with ID are admitted free Thursday and Friday.
\nBecause of crowded docks, show organizers ask guests to leave pets and strollers at home, with service animals always welcome.
\nParking is available for $10 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina on Harbor Island, with shuttles provided, plus close-in marina parking priced at $20-25. Sunroad\u2019s Island Deli will again offer hungry show visitors some tasty fare to the accompaniment of steel drums.
\nFor more information on the show and exhibitors, visit www.bigbay-boatshow.com, or call (619) 574-0736. \u2014 Nicole Sours Larson is a licensed maritime captain and avid recreational sailor<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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