Hours. Seminars.
• Fri April 8, noon to 6p
• Sat April 9, 10a to 6p
• Sun April 10, 10a to 3p
Traditional Harkers Island boatbuilder Heber Guthrie builds a boat from scratch to completion at the show. This year it's a power skiff, an ideal vessel for local creeks or a run on the river. You could win it - raffle tickets just $5.
Don't be shy. Some 100 vendors bring boats and boat (and outdoor) gear to the show. It's Oriental - these folks like to talk about their stuff. Ask questions and learn more.
All Seminars are on the Tiki Bar deck (on the grounds of Oriental Marina & Inn). Seminars are free with admission.
Saturday 10:00a - 11:00a: Curtis Stokes, Curtis Stokes and Associates. Boat Buying Basics. What to know when you're buying a boat.
Saturday 11:00a -12:00noon Tommy Wheeler, Tidewater Grains. Growing and Milling Carolina Gold Rice in Pamlico County.
Saturday noon - 3:00p: US Coast Guard. The Coast Guard will have a 25 ft Rapid Response Boat at the town dock on Hodges Street. You can take a tour.
Saturday 1:00p - 2:00p: Darrell Foster, Foster Mobile Marine. Diesel maintenance. Keeping your boat's diesel running: what you can do, and what you may want a mechanic to do.
Saturday 2:00p - 3:30p: Julie Rahm, Triton Yachts. "Saleing" your boat.
Saturday 3:30p: John Rahm, USCG Auxiliary. Docking Without Trama or Drama.
See where it's all happening.
Wander the docks. In-water sail & power vessels are on display. You can take a tour inside & on deck. Some brokers may ask you to remove shoes.
On land... most everything. Trailerable boats, and vendors with boating & outdoor gear. The Nautical Flea Market is at the corner of Hodges & South Water.