The Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show featuring Trawlerfest is once again returning to Cap Sante Marina, in Anacortes Washington May 16th to the 18th. This boat show has grown into the premier Spring Boat Show in Western Washington and this year there are nearly 100 boats on display. In addition to the variety of quality new and used power and sailboats available for showing in the marina there are shoreside exhibits and adjacent Trawlerfest seminars.

Aerial view of the City Of Anacortes, Washington. Image by Joyful Designs / Pond5.

Above: Aerial view of the City Of Anacortes, Washington. Image by Joyful Designs / Pond5.


Anacortes: A Vibrant Boating Town


Nestled by the water and featuring a vibrant downtown, Anacortes is a year-round picturesque destination. Attendees can explore new and used boats from top brands, dealers, brokers, and exhibitors in one place. The main event showcases the in-water displays at Cap Sante Marina, trailerable boats near the marina entrance, and additional inventory at nearby boatyards and dealers. For boat accessories and services, visitors can stop by the displays featuring marine systems, service providers, cleaners, inflatables, boat shares, and more.

Trawlerfest


Combining this boat show with Trawlerfest allows interested boaters to see the boats on display but also to learn about a wide variety of topics important to cruisers. The paid educational Seminars at Trawlerfest are located in Seafarers Memorial Park at 601 Seafarers Way, Anacortes, WA 98221 adjacent to the marina.

With over 25 seminars the educational series start Tuesday May 14th and they run through the end of the show. Individual seminars can be purchased, or 3-Day or 5-Day VIP packages include entrance to the in water show and Unlimited access to most seminars and admission to Thursday's Cocktail Cruise and Friday's Trawlers at Twilight event.

Notable 2024 Debuts


There will be several notable boat and yacht models on display at the show this year, including:




  • Selene Ocean Explorer 60 (2023)

  • Doggersbank 63 (1974)

  • North Pacific 590 Pilothouse (2024)

  • Nordhavn 41 (2024)

  • A variety of new Nimbus Models

  • Jaktar J-30 (2023)

  • Apollonian 52 (2024)


From Local builders




  • A full range of locally built Ranger Tugs and Cutwater Boats

  • A variety of Aspen Power Catamarans and their new Carbon Cat Tenders

  • A full line of sailing and rowing dinghies from Gig Harbor Boat Works

  • Nordic Tug 40 Hull (2024)


Come check out the show at Cap Sante Marina 1019 Q Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221 to see all the latest boats, and participate in some of the Trawlerfest events and seminars for a great week of boating education and fun!

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Written by: Arnie Hammerman
Arnie Hammerman is a marine journalist and professional boat tester/reviewer with over 30 years of experience in the marine industry. He holds a USCG captain's license, is the former publisher of POWER & MOTORYACHT, helped found Anglers Journal and has contributed to numerous publications and outlets including Southern Boating, SEA Magazine, OCEAN, PassageMaker, Yachting and Marine Electronics Journal. His knowledge of boatbuilding, dealer operations, marine electronics, equipment and repair is extensive. When not using his countless connections in the marine industry to strategize and implement business plans and marketing programs, he can be found cruising the local waters of Puget Sound and the Canadian Gulf islands aboard his boat. He is an avid life-long sailor and power boater and still delivers boats across oceans from time to time to keep his skills fresh and for the challenge and exhilaration of being out at sea on a small vessel.