ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – November 18, 2025 – The 48th Annual St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show, Presented by Progressive, returns to St. Pete January 15-18, 2026. The show transforms the St. Petersburg downtown waterfront to a boater’s paradise, 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 showcases products from fishing boats to luxury yachts both on land and in the water and within a 40,000-square-foot tent housing all types of marine gear, accessories, equipment and nautical art. The show attracts boating enthusiasts from Florida as well as seasonal visitors to the popular St. Petersburg waterfront destination.
Annapolis School of Seamanship will present an engaging lineup of complimentary seminars at the show, offering both technical and lifestyle sessions designed for boaters of all experience levels. Technical topics include how to obtain a captain’s license, docking, marine weather, and navigation, while lifestyle sessions cover everything from chartering in the Caribbean to cruising the Great Loop. “We’re thrilled to be leading the education program at this year’s show,” said Captain John Martino, founder of the Annapolis School of Seamanship. “Our mission is to help boaters deepen their knowledge, build confidence, and get even more enjoyment out of every experience on the water.”…