Start your boating adventure at the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Spring Sale, May 21-22 at Cap Sante Marina, Port of Anacortes

 

Start your boating adventure at the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Spring Sale, May 21-22 at Cap Sante Marina, Port of Anacortes

 

For Immediate Release: April 15, 2021

ANACORTES - After happening virtually in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show is back May 21-22, 2021 as the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Spring Sale. This is the first in-person boat sale since January 2020!

This free “Open House” style sale will happen from 10am-6pm daily on the docks of Cap Sante Marina at the Port of Anacortes and feature 60+ new and used boats and yachts of all sizes from the industry’s top brands, dealers, and brokers.

Produced by the Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) and Anacortes Chamber of Commerce, the sale will closely follow COVID-19 protocols and safety guidelines.

“We are ecstatic to be back in Anacortes for this year’s sale and confident that we can put on the sale safely,” said NMTA President George Harris. “Our exhibitors are equally excited to be back on the water showing boats in one of the best boating towns in America.”

Anacortes is conveniently located between Seattle and Vancouver B.C. and as close as you can get to the San Juan Islands. Known for its maritime roots, the town has 40 marine-related businesses to cover every boater’s wants and needs. In addition, its beautiful downtown streets adjacent to the sale boast an incredible variety of dining, shopping, and educational opportunities.

Join us at the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Spring Sale – Adventures Begin Here!

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Hotel, Shopping and Dining

Accommodations are available for all price ranges with several offering pristine views of the surrounding waters. For details, go to https://anacortes.org/.

Things to do

There are many sights to see, places to shop and restaurants from casual to fine dining. The Anacortes Farmers Market happens on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors offer farmers produce, food and vibrant art plus live music. After the show, head over to Swinomish Casino & Lodge or take a hike and soak in sunset views at Mount Erie Park, the highest point on Fidalgo Island. Other activities include exploring nearby Washington Park and Deception Pass State Park; whale watching with local charter-boat businesses; having a picnic or strolling at Storvik Park or Seafarers Memorial Park; or viewing the Anacortes Mural Project on Commercial Avenue.

About the Northwest Marine Trade Association

The NMTA is the nation’s largest regional marine association. It represents more than 700 companies in the recreational boating industry, including boat dealers, boat brokers, marinas, boatyards, manufacturers, retailers and suppliers of boating accessories and services. The NMTA’s mission is to promote the growth of recreational boating and members’ businesses. The NMTA produces the Seattle Boat Show, the West Coast’s largest boat show and the Northwest Paddling Festival. Details: http://www.nmta.net/

About the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce

The Anacortes Chamber of Commerce is a member-based organization representing 500 businesses, community organizations and interested individuals. Its mission is to promote economic prosperity through innovative leadership, advocacy and collaborative community engagement. The Anacortes Chamber of Commerce also acts as the Destination Marketing Organization promoting to the travelling public and greeting guests to encourage them to Experience Anacortes…your island getaway. Details: https://anacortes.org/