The 40th Annual Newport International Boat Show will feature new sailboats and powerboats, and thousands of products and services from both domestic and international exhibitors.

The Monaco Yacht Show brings together professionals from the international luxury yachting sector; ship-builders and designers, equipment suppliers, brokers and service providers. The MYS is renowned throughout the sector for being the show that must not be missed in the luxury yachting sector because it is the only yacht show exclusively devoted to Superyachts of at least 25 meters in length.

FEATURING: The hottest new racing and cruising boats from U.S. and foreign builders, smaller boats from one designs and trailerables to sailing dinghies and inflatables plus a vast array of sailing equipment, rigging and accessories, maintenance products and services.

Now in its 39th year, the United States Powerboat Show, October 14-17, 2010, attracts more than 50,000 attendees. The show, the nation’s oldest and largest in-water powerboat exhibition, is just three days after the renowned United States Sailboat Show, October 7-11, 2010. Located in the quaint town of historic Annapolis, Maryland, the show features everything from luxurious motor yachts and trawlers to high-performance boats and offshore fishing machines. There are family cruisers, center consoles, inflatables and the world’s largest power catamaran section. Attendees will also find a wide selection of marine equipment, high-tech electronics, accessories, gear and related services such as boating lessons, rentals, insurance firms and lending institutions.

The excitement is growing for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The 51st edition of the world’s largest boat show is just around the corner. This year’s show will take place October 28-November 1, 2010 at various locations in the Yachting Capital of the World – Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The show will feature more than 3 billion dollars worth of boats, yachts, super yachts, electronics, engines and thousands of boating accessories from every major marine manufacturer and boat builder worldwide. The Boat Show encompasses more than 3 million square feet of space, both on land and in water, and is all connected by the Show's Transportation Network of water taxis, riverboats and bus shuttles.

The Indianapolis 500 of powerboat racing! The meanest and most powerful boats in the World will once again be showing off their rooster tails for thousands of avid fans that race into town for a spectacle unlike any other in November...powerboat racing in Key West…all around the island through the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean! If you've never witnessed high speed racing in Key West, it is something to see and its legion of fans grows every year. The island fills with teams of boats of all sizes and descriptions, plus their crews and they "tie down" for the evening in an outdoor area (to be announced) that's accessible to everyone.

10 Days of Pure Piratical Escapades Celebrating Key West's Rich & Colorful Maritime Heritage Set sail for the 11th Anniversary of Pirates in Paradise in Key West followed by the Fort Taylor Pirate Fest. The area transforms into a pirates' stronghold with over 150 pirate entertainers, tall ships, sea battle, arts and crafts, and pirate sails. Living History Event. What Fun!

The Gulf Coast’s largest boat show, the St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show is set to cruise into the Progress Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park in St. Petersburg, Florida. Building on the success of previous years' show, the show will again feature the very best of both the boating and sailing worlds—with the largest, most varied selection of sailboats and power boats, as well as gear and accessories on the West Coast. On land and in a new significantly larger waterfront area, show-goers will find more than 200 power boats and 50 sailboats anchored in new floating docks. Climb aboard to check out family cruisers, high-performance wakeboard boating, fishing boats, magnificent sailing yachts, personal watercraft and more.

One of the most visibly dazzling events in the country, the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade was named one of the the "Top 20 Parades in the World" by USA Today. Brillantly illuminated vessels light up the night sky to the delight of the massive crowds along the parade route. The 38th Annual Boat Parade will start on the New River as it travels East to the Intracoastal Waterway as it continues North to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. This years' theme, “That’s Entertainment” embraces the beauty of our waterways with the music and excitement of every era. From the vast numbers of private boats to the giant showboats and corporate megayachts, the 100 parade entrants, will be adorned with hundreds of thousands of lights, music, entertainment, decorations, celebrities, musical groups, beauty queens and many other exciting entries expected to be viewed by over one million spectators.

Not to be confused with the Miami Boat Show, The Yacht and Brokerage Boat Show in Miami Beach is a multi-million dollar presentation of yachts including the world's most extraordinary and uniquely designed yachts and superyachts from the world's foremost custom boat builders. The in-water-only display presentation covers more than 1.2 million square feet of space over a mile-long strip of Indian Creek Waterway, featuring new and pre-owned vessels valued at more than a billion dollars. The Yacht & Brokerage Show is in the heart of beautiful Miami Beach on Indian Creek Waterway at Collins Avenue (S.R. A1A) – from 41st to 51st Streets. Admission is free. See this website for lists of boats, directions, parking information and more to assist you in finding the yacht of your dreams.