Strictly Sail Long Beach Boat Show Opens Oct. 18

Byline: The Log Staff LONG BEACH — Strictly Sail Long Beach is scheduled to cruise into Rainbow Harbor Oct. 18-21, offering one-stop sailing shopping, a wide selection of new and pre-owned boats, on-the-water fun and educational seminars for boaters of all experience levels. The show is produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and NMMA West. Known formerly as the Long Beach Boat and Yacht Show, the reformatted Strictly Sail show will debut at Shoreline Village in Rainbow Harbor, 401 Shoreline Village Drive. The four-day event will feature more than 60 sailboats of all shapes and sizes, hundreds of sailing accessories and the largest series of educational seminars in the region, plus a variety of attractions for sailors of all experience levels looking to get off the dock. “From experienced skippers to new beginners, Strictly Sail Long Beach is the ultimate destination for sailing and water enthusiasts of any level,” said show manager Dave Geoffrey, of NMMA West. “In addition to entry-level boats, 50-foot luxury cruisers, and hundreds of sailing products for sale, Strictly Sail Long Beach is a hands-on, interactive event that provides guests the ideal opportunity to discover sailing.” During the show, attendees will have the opportunity to shop and climb aboard a...