First-ever Southern California In-Water Boat Show held in San Pedro

SAN PEDRO — Unseasonably hot temperatures and moderate winds were not enough to keep people off the docks as the Southern California In-Water Boat Show successfully debuted at Cabrillo Way Marina in San Pedro on Sept. 22-25. Marine enthusiasts viewed more than 200 new and used boats while interacting with various industry representatives at the nearly 80 vendor booths at the southwestern edge of the Port of Los Angeles. Educational seminars, food trucks, and a craft beer garden were among the other highlights of the four-day boat show, which was produced by the Duncan McIntosh Company. Sailtime of Marina del Rey hosted “Introduction to Sailing” courses, taught by American Sailing Association-certified instructors, throughout the show. Several vessels made their respective 2017 West Coast debuts, including four Dufour sailing yachts from Denison, Ocean Alexander 70 Endurance/Alexander Marine. The boat show was also the largest showcase of catamarans on the west coast – Lagoon, Aquila, Gemini and Bali. “Our first year in San Pedro was an unquestionable success,” said Duncan McIntosh, the show’s producer. “Exhibitors, attendees and the entire show team were thrilled with the way the show came together and with the response received from attendees and the media. We are excited to develop an even better...