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ST. PETE SHOW RETURNS IN JANUARY

St. petersburg power & sailboat show sets sail for its 45th year.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. ( January 11, 2023 ) – The St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show, Presented by Progressive returns to downtown St. Petersburg January 19-22, 2023, celebrating 45 years of the boating lifestyle so many people enjoy. Attendees will find the most comprehensive display of vessels from fishing boats to luxury yachts and a 40,000-square-foot tent housing all types of marine gear. The show is located at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater – Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park, 400 1st Street S. St. Petersburg, FL 33701.

Tickets are on sale now and must be purchased online at www.stpeteboatshow.com. General admission is $21 for adults, and children ages 15 and under attend free. Veterans and active-duty military show proof of military service for a free ticket. Boat show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, January 19-20; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, January 21, and Sunday, January 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Annapolis School of Seamanship and Progressive have teamed up to provide on-water boat training programs for free to attendees who pre-register through the show website. Additional seminars are updated continually on the website, including Hook the Future's Kids Fishing Clinics with Captain Don Dingman, which will take place at 12pm and 2pm on Saturday, January 21, and Sunday, January 22, for children ages 4-16.

All attendees of the 45th St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show, Presented by Progressive will have the opportunity to connect with boating experts and learn about the latest features and innovations in the marine industry by viewing more than 300 exhibits.

Follow the St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Boat Show, Presented by Progressive on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @stpeteboatshow. Follow Informa on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/informa-us-boat-shows/.

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St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show, Presented by Progressive, schedules the Largest Boat Show on the Gulf Coast

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – November 20, 2023 – The Annual St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show, Presented by Progressive, returns to downtown St. Pete January 18-21, 2024. For over 40 years, Informa/U.S. Boats has brought the most comprehensive display of vessels to St. Petersburg’s downtown waterfront. From fishing boats to luxury yachts both on land and in the water and a 40,000-square-foot tent housing all types of marine gear, the show attracts boating enthusiasts from all over Florida’s West Coast. The show is located at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater – Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park, 400 1st Street S. St. Petersburg, FL 33701.

The St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show, Presented by Progressive, supports Tampa Bay Watch, a St. Petersburg-based organization that protects the area’s waterways and ecosystem. Not far from the boat show site, Tampa Bay Watch has a Discovery Center on The St. Pete Pier downtown. Proceeds from boat show ticket sales will benefit education programs and eco-tours.

The Annapolis School of Seamanship (ASOS) and Progressive have teamed up again this year to provide complimentary on-water boat training courses to attendees who pre-register through the show website. Attendees can also look forward to an impressive lineup of educational seminars featuring industry experts like Bill Cullen from Seven Seas Cruising Association, and many more. Among the lineup is also Captain Don Dingman from Hook the Future, returning to host his famous Kids Fishing Clinics on Saturday, 1/20 and Sunday, 1/21 at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.

All attendees of the St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show, Presented by Progressive, will have the opportunity to connect with boating experts and learn about the latest features and innovations in the marine industry by viewing more than 300 exhibits.

With Progressive as the official presenting sponsor, other boat show sponsors include: Goslings, Stella Artois, Budweiser, Ketel One Botanical, Tanqueray, Crown Royal, Southern Eagle Distributing, Summit Marine Fire and Safety, Annapolis School of Seamanship, Center Consoles Only, BlacktipH Fishing, Icon Electric Vehicles,  Reef Runner Boats, Aim Marine Group, Marina Life, Abordo, Soundings, Sail, The Mariner, Boat Attitude, Power Boat International, Coastal Angler, Power and Motor Yacht, Yachting Times, Latitudes and Attitudes, and Florida Powerboat Club.

Follow the St. Petersburg Sailboat and Power Boat Show, Presented by Progressive, on Facebook and Instagram @stpeteboatshow. Follow Informa on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/informa-us-boat-shows/.

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St Petersburg Power & Sail Boat Show 2022 [Guide + Featured Boats]

January 7, 2022 3:45 pm

January 20 – 23, 2022 | thursday-sunday.

The 44th annual St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show, the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast, is set to sail into the Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The show will feature an impressive selection of powerboats and sailboats in water and on land, including a 40,000-square-foot clearspan tent housing all types of marine gear.

Also, don’t forget to squeeze in time for seminars on various topics including boat maintenance, fishing, and the cruising lifestyle. For kids, look for programs that will be posted on the show site as the date nears.

Denison Yachting will be showcasing the variety of brokerage boats in the show. Our yacht brokers will be in attendance and are excited to guide you through your next purchase or answer any questions you may have. We’ll see you there!

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Things to do: 2024 St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show

While the 2024 show will be like years prior, there are exciting changes guests can expect. There will be a noticeably, larger footprint within the water, showcasing 250 boats, according to Informa Markets. As a result, more inventory will be available for customers to see and select from.  

Attendees can expect to view more sailboats, in particular. Eighteen sailboats and catamarans are planned to appear at the show. Popular dealers such as Thunder Marine, Central Marine, Quality Boats, Boat and Motor Super Stores, Tom George Yacht Group, MarineMax, Nautical Ventures and Galati Yacht Sales are scheduled to showcase some of their latest offerings. 

The largest boat planned to appear at the show is an Ocean Alexander 27 R yacht, which is 88 feet long. 

 Not only will the 2024 St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show host recurring participants but will welcome first-time brands and dealers. Additionally, there will be the debut of new vessels. Aquador is planning to debut its 300 HT cruiser, for the United States market, at the show.  

Seminars, courses and fishing clinics, for children and adults, are planned for the event. The Annapolis School of Seamanship, in collaboration with the show’s presenting sponsor, Progressive, will provide complimentary on-water boat training courses for attendees who pre-register. Captain Don Dingman, of Hook the Future, will be returning with his kids fishing clinics, providing every child who signs up with a complimentary rod and reel combo. Additional educational guests include Bill Cullen of Seven Seas Cruising Association. Over 300 exhibits, featuring the latest technology and trends in the marine industry, are planned for the show.  

The show will support a local cause, collaborating with Tampa Bay Watch, which aims to help preserve the ecosystem, and waterways, of St. Petersburg and surrounding areas. A portion of the proceeds from show tickets will go towards the organization’s educational programs and eco-tours.  

Individuals who would like to attend the St. Petersburg Power Boat and Sailboat Show, which will be held at the Duke Energy Center for Arts Mahaffey Theater, must purchase their tickets online at stpeteboatshow.com. Guests who want to preregister for the Annapolis School of Seamanship’s complimentary courses can do so at the show’s official website ( stpeteboatshow.com ). The scheduled hours for the show are Thursday, January 18 to Saturday, January 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, January 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ♦

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St. Pete Power & Sailboat Show Returns This Week

The Annual St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show returns to downtown St. Pete starting today!

With nearly 300 exhibitors, 220 boats in the water - plus more on land - this is the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast.

You can check out the show at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater – Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park in downtown St. Pete.

The St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show is supporting Boaters Helping Boaters, a Hurricane Ian marine industry relief fund. Attendees can choose to donate when they purchase a ticket to the show. 100% of donations collected will help individuals working in the marine trades on Southwest Florida waters recover from the ravages of Hurricane Ian.

The show runs through January 22. You can find more information or purchase a ticket at StPeteBoatShow.com .

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St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show showcases hundreds of vessels

46th annual st. petersburg power and sailboat show.

FOX 13 got a tour of the largest boat, an 88-foot-long motor yacht. The boat show runs through Sunday.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - While pirates invade the City of Tampa , boating enthusiasts can take part in a more peaceful boarding of vessels in St. Petersburg .

The St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show boasts more vessels than will be clogging the Tampa Bay harbor during the pirate invasion, and no one at the show will be screaming for beads.

"This year's boat show is one of our largest boat shows in a while," shared Nickolas Pantner. He's the Business Development Manager for Informa Markets. "We have over 280 boats in water, more on land. Probably a total of 400 boats combined."

The largest vessel by far is the Ocean Alexander 27R coming in at 88 feet 3/4 inches long.

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For the pirates seeking bounty about this bayside beauty, the General Manager of Marine Max gave FOX 13 a tour.

"Welcome aboard the Ocean Alexander 27 R," said Collin Heimensen. "[There are] huge windows for lots of ambient light, really a beautiful space."

The yacht is designed to entertain and can be operated by a crew of three.

"It's a four stateroom yacht," explained Heimensen, "[It's] interesting, one of the staterooms is actually on deck, on the main deck, primary state room." He continued. "But this boat is unique because it has two primary staterooms, plus a VIP stateroom, a guest stateroom and another space that can be used for a gym or an office."

The quarters for the crew are below the man deck.

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Another interesting part of this vessel is the amount of entertaining space that is available on the Flybridge.

"The Flybridge is very spacious," pointed out Heimensen. "This is a beautiful entertaining space, a big bar, three bar stools, a nice dining area, electric grill, Jacuzzi and a large sun lounge on the back."

And while pirates are having fun in Tampa, the Ocean Alexander 27R promises fun for the serious buyer, but brings lots of loot.

"This is typically for an experienced yachtsman, a business owner," admitted Heimensen.

It's available to see along with the other boats at the show all weekend long.

"There is from your smallest kayak to the biggest boat we have in the show," said Pantner.

A portion of all of the ticket sales goes to support Tampa Bay Watch and their efforts to maintain and restore Tampa Bay estuaries.

To learn more about the St. Petersburg Boat Show, click here .

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Boat show draws nearly 30,000 to St. Pete waterfront

Despite overcast skies and unusually cool temps for the Sunshine City, an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 people attended the 46 th annual St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show.

Billed as the Gulf Coast’s largest boat show , the event was held from Thursday, Jan. 18, through Sunday, Jan. 21, at the Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park. Over 400 fishing and pleasure vessels lined Bayshore Drive while luxurious yachts moored along the docks. An expansive 40,000-square-foot tent housed a smorgasbord of marine gear, equipment and accessories.

Attendees enjoyed complimentary seminars, children’s fishing clinics and on-water boat training courses hosted by the Annapolis School of Seamanship and Progressive. Nickolas Pantner, business development manager for Informa Markets /U.S. Boat Shows, said boat sales were as brisk as Sunday morning’s temperatures.

“Even with the weather that we had, things went very well,” Pantner said. “From Thursday through Sunday, boats were sold at this show – a lot of boats.”

Attendees and exhibitors filled Bayshore Drive from Jan. 18 through Jan. 21.Informa operates what has become a St. Pete tradition for nearly five decades. New this year was a brokerage section for used boat sales.

Pantner said increased demand has forced him to “get creative” with the event’s layout. Informa added temporary docks and pilings to accommodate the influx of inventory.

Pantner noted that interest rates are still atypically high, at around 7%. However, he believes the combination of new and used boat sales put this year’s revenues on par with previous events .

Another new aspect for 2024 was a partnership with Tampa Bay Watch. Attendees could add a donation to the local organization with ticket purchases, and Pantner said the initiative was a success.

He also noted the boat show’s local economic impact. Pantner said nearly 60% of the hundreds of exhibitors traveled from outside Tampa Bay.

“They’re buying gas within the area; they’re getting a hotel,” he said. “They’re also buying food and supporting local restaurants. It adds up, little by little.”

Pantner explained that Informa also hired local laborers to help implement and disassemble the event’s extensive infrastructure. He said company staff were already in Miami preparing for the next boat show before St. Petersburg’s ended.

Informa collaborates with clients to strategically place docks around the yacht basin. Pantner said crews must then run electrical and water lines to each space. “The infrastructure is quite interesting,” he said.

Pantner said the lack of available land to house hundreds of boats and trailers also presents a challenge. He noted that the event is reaching its capacity along Bayshore Drive.

The event’s popularity is still a net positive, as Pantner said it annually introduces new companies to the area. He added that many don’t realize what the city has become until participating in the boat show.

Nickolas Pantner, business development manager for Informa Markets/U.S. Boat Shows, noted that the event annually attracts new people and companies to St. Pete. Photo by Mark Parker.

Informa and Pantner call Fort Lauderdale home, and he said staff has also noticed St. Petersburg’s yearly growth. “You have new hotels, new apartment buildings, new towers, new restaurants – things are looking pretty good over here,” he said. “If I could live here, I would.”

While temperatures began in the 40s Saturday, Pantner said sunny skies led to an “amazing” amount of foot traffic. He also noted that despite rainy conditions to start the four-day event, lines formed outside the gate each morning.

“It’s pretty rewarding when you put all your effort into it, and you see it all happen and the success of it,” Pantner added. “It’s a great feeling.”

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St. petersburg power & sailboat show 2023.

The St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show, Presented by Progressive, is the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast, is set to sail into the Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The show will feature an impressive selection of powerboats and sailboats in water and on land, including a 40,000-square-foot clearspan tent housing all types of marine gear.

Both new and brokerage boats will be on display and whether you’re looking for a center console fishing boat, a yacht, a sailboat, or a kayak, you’ll find it here along with a comprehensive selection of marine gear and accessories.Also, don’t forget to squeeze in time for seminars on various topics including boat maintenance, fishing, and the cruising lifestyle. For kids, look for programs that will be posted on the show site as the date nears.

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St. Pete Power and Sailboat Show

The 44th annual St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show, the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast, is set to sail into the Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The show will feature an impressive selection of powerboats and sailboats in water and on land, including a 40,000-square-foot clearspan tent housing all types of marine gear.

Both new and brokerage boats will be on display and whether you’re looking for a center console fishing boat, a yacht, a sailboat, or a kayak, you’ll find it here along with a comprehensive selection of marine gear and accessories.

Also, don’t forget to squeeze in time for seminars on various topics including boat maintenance, fishing, and the cruising lifestyle. For kids, look for programs that will be posted on the show site as the date nears.

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EXCLUSIVE: U.S Coast Guard shows ABC7 how they search and rescue on their response boat

S T. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WWSB) - Within the last few months, U.S Coast Guard crews have rescued and searched for several missing boaters, and people stranded, in our Gulf waters.

On Tuesday, the crew stationed in St. Petersburg took ABC7 news on an exclusive ride along onboard their 45-foot response boat to show us how they conduct search and rescue missions.

They start with a call that comes from the command center, then after details about the missing are gathered, a plan of action is created.

After that, the crew on the water takes over, jumping into action fast.

They are responsible for over 1,700 nautical miles of the coast, spanning from parts of Alabama, all the way down to parts of the Everglades.

When they act, they do so with several other agencies, depending on the location of the situation.

Tyler Powers is one of the heroes we had the opportunity to speak with. He has saved over 30 lives.

“The ability to save one’s life is unmeasurable,” said Powers. “It’s why I keep showing up to work.”

When the Coast Guard crews head to the rescue, they go into dangerous water conditions that we’re told to stay out of.

“Anytime leaving the dock can be dangerous,” said Powers.

Tracy Mannes was working alongside Powers during the training session. She also discussed how when stress kicks in, you have to work with it, not against it.

“Its definitely adrenaline driven,” said Mannes. “We train to do this; we train in good conditions, and we train in bad conditions.”

While the crew has no problem saving your life, they ask that you protect yourself as much as possible.

Having a float plan is the best way to stay prepared and get help fast if something goes wrong on a boat day. You can find more information on what a float plan is and see a PDF version of the plan that you can fill out here .

They also recommend always letting someone know when you leave and when you plan to return.

They ask everyone to wear life jackets while on the water, and they suggest that you dress for the water temperature, not the air. That way if you go overboard the insulation will help you have a better chance for survival.

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