Past Event - St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show

The St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show is Florida’s premier in-water boat show, transforming the Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park into a floating showcase of over 400 new and pre-owned powerboats, sailboats, and yachts up to 70+ feet. Organized by the Marine Industries Association of Tampa Bay, this four-day event attracts 25,000+ visitors with hands-on demos, marine tech exhibits (from Garmin to FLIR), fishing gear, apparel, and luxury accessories across 100+ vendors. Highlights include free sailing lessons by the American Sailing Association, kids’ fishing clinics, live music, craft beer tents, and daily seminars on topics like boat financing, hurricane prep, and electric propulsion. Set against downtown St. Pete’s vibrant waterfront, it’s a relaxed yet high-energy celebration of Gulf Coast boating culture—perfect for buyers, dreamers, and families.