The dockside bulletin board, upgraded.
Yachting has always run on who you know and what you heard at the dock. We just gave it a better dock — the shows worth flying for, the news worth reading, and the people worth knowing, all in one place.
On the Calendar
The circuit that actually matters.
Every show, tournament, mixer and expo worth the trip — organized by coast. Pick your region and jump straight to the dates.
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The circuit that actually matters — every show, tournament and parade worth the trip.
The 2026–27 season on Florida water and beyond. Tap any event for the full rundown, or head straight to the official site to sign up.
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OCT 28NOV 1Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS)
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JAN7–10
TBAOperation Sailfish — Quest for the Crest Leg 1
JAN14–17
JAN15–17
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JAN20
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JAN21–24
JAN23–24
FEB10–14
TBASailfish Challenge — Quest for the Crest Leg 2
FEB20–21
TBAFinal Sail — Quest for the Crest Leg 3
APR23–25
News & know-how, minus the press-release fluff.
What’s actually changing in the industry — written by people who’ve stood a watch, for people who do.
ISM & STCW amendments land in 2026 — what 500GT+ crews need to do now
The new amendments are effective this year, and they’re not paperwork-only. What changes aboard, whose certificates are affected, and the deadlines worth circling.
Read more →Greece and Italy loosen charter licensing — and the fleets are growing
Rule changes in two of the Med’s biggest playgrounds are opening the door to more foreign-flagged charter boats. What it means for owners, brokers, and your summer calendar.
Read more →AI is coming aboard — here’s how to spot the real thing
Every vendor at the show now says “AI.” Some mean a system that knows your machinery; most mean a chatbot stapled to old software. A field guide to telling the difference.
Read more →Salary season: what the trends are saying before you sign
Rotation schedules, leave packages, and pay bands are all moving. What to ask for, what to walk away from, and why the longevity bonus is back in fashion.
Read more →How to walk FLIBS like you’ve done it before
Seven show sites, hundreds of docks, one pair of feet. The water-taxi routes, the tents worth skipping, and where the real conversations happen after the gates close.
Read more →Yard slots fill before the season does — book the winter work now
Refit yards on both sides of the Atlantic are quoting longer lead times every year. How early is early enough, and what to lock in before the show-season rush.
Read more →
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For a hundred years this industry’s directory was a cork board and a bartender’s memory. Ours is searchable: crew, captains, contractors, brokers, and managers, all in one place — with real profiles instead of a number scrawled on a card.
- Find crew and captains by role, certification, and availability
- Contractors across 28 trades — browse the trades →
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| Date | Event | Metro | Location | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18 · 5:00 PM | Berlin Chamber — Business After Hours: Colorful Encounters | Ocean City / Delmarva | Downtown Berlin, MD | berlinchamber.org |
| Aug 27 | Mission Forward: Nonprofit Leadership Series | Ocean City / Delmarva | Regional Center (Worcester County, MD) | oceancity.org |
| Aug 27 | Construction & Development Leads Group (Session 1) | Ocean City / Delmarva | Ocean City Chamber Network | oceancity.org |
| Sep 1 · 5:30–7:30 PM | DCA Live — Red Hot Companies DC | Washington DC | 1333 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC | dca-live.com |
| Sep 2–3 | Identity Week America 2026 | Washington DC | Walter E. Washington Conv. Center, DC | www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/identity-week-america/index.stm |
| Sep 3 · 5:00–7:00 PM | OC Chamber Business After Hours | Ocean City / Delmarva | Sinepuxent Brewing Co. (Berlin / West OC) | chamber.oceancity.org |
| Sep 8 · 11:30 AM–1:30 PM | Suffolk Business Expo 2026 | Norfolk / Hampton Roads | Suffolk, VA (Hampton Roads Chamber) | business.hrchamber.com |
| Sep 9–11 | FinovateFall | New York City | NY Marriott Marquis, Times Square, NY | informaconnect.com/finovatefall |
| Sep 10 · 5:00–8:00 PM | The Advanced Manufacturing Exchange (GBC) | Baltimore | Stanley Black & Decker Center, Towson, MD | gbc.org |
| Sep 15 · 9:00 AM–1:30 PM | Powered to Lead Summit | Norfolk / Hampton Roads | Hampton Roads, VA (venue TBA) | business.hrchamber.com |
| Sep 16 · 5:00–7:00 PM | Rehoboth–Dewey Chamber Business After Hours | Ocean City / Delmarva | Agave, Rehoboth Beach, DE | www.beach-fun.com |
| Sep 17 · 5:00–8:00 PM | Virginia Cup — Startup World Cup Qualifier | Norfolk / Hampton Roads | Sandler Center, Virginia Beach, VA | www.innovate757.org/vacup |
| Sep 17 · full day | The Official Cybersecurity Summit: Philadelphia | Philadelphia | Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, PA | cyberriskalliance.swoogo.com/philadelphia-sept-2026 |
| Sep 18 · 2:00–5:00 PM | Philadelphia Regional Startup World Cup Pitch | Philadelphia | Temple University SERC, Philadelphia, PA | www.startupworldcup.io/philadelphia-app-2026 |
| Sep 19–20 | E-Volution Expo 2026 | Ocean City / Delmarva | Roland E. Powell Conv. Center (Ocean City, MD) | oceancity.org |
| Sep 19–20 | Delaware Resorts Fall Home Expo | Ocean City / Delmarva | Cape Henlopen HS, Lewes, DE | deexpos.com |
| Sep 22–24 | Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit & Expo | Washington DC | Gaylord National Harbor, National Harbor, MD | techconnect.org |
| Sep 24 | Construction & Development Leads Group (Session 2) | Ocean City / Delmarva | Ocean City Chamber Network | oceancity.org |
| Sep 24 · 8:00 AM–6:00 PM | Latino Builders Show | Baltimore | Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD | allevents.in/baltimore |
| Sep 26 · 9:30 AM–2:00 PM | Generational Wealth Business Summit 2026 | Baltimore | Reginald F. Lewis Museum, Baltimore, MD | allevents.in/baltimore |
| Sep 30 · ~1:00–6:00 PM | Venture Capital World Summit — New York | New York City | Emerge212, 1185 6th Ave, New York, NY | vcworldsummit.com/tickets/new-york-2026 |
| Sep 30 – Oct 1 | White Label World Expo New York | New York City | Javits Center, New York, NY | www.whitelabelexpo.us |
| Oct 5–8 | Advertising Week New York | New York City | Multiple venues, New York, NY | advertisingweek.com/awnewyork-2026 |
| Oct 6 · 12:00–2:00 PM | State of the Region 2026 | Norfolk / Hampton Roads | Hampton Roads, VA (venue TBA) | business.hrchamber.com |
| Oct 8 · 5:00–8:00 PM | GBC 2026 Annual Meeting: Bold. Regional. Connected. | Baltimore | Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD | gbc.org |
| Oct 8–9 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM | TECHSPO Philadelphia 2026 | Philadelphia | Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, PA | techspophiladelphia.com |
| Oct 8–9 | DigiMarCon Philadelphia 2026 | Philadelphia | Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, PA | digimarconphiladelphia.com |
| Oct 9–10 | BSides Hampton Roads 2026 | Norfolk / Hampton Roads | ODU Webb Center, Norfolk, VA | bsideshamptonroads.org |
| Oct 15 · 5:00–7:00 PM | Rehoboth–Dewey Chamber Business After Hours | Ocean City / Delmarva | Sirocco, Rehoboth Beach, DE | www.beach-fun.com |
| Oct 19–23 | DC Startup & Tech Week 2026 | Washington DC | Multiple venues, Washington, DC | www.dcstw.com |
| Oct 22 · 8:00 AM–3:00 PM | 2026 Home-Based Business Conference | Norfolk / Hampton Roads | Hampton Roads, VA (venue TBA) | business.hrchamber.com |
| Oct 26 · 4:30–7:00 PM | Monster Mega Mixer Business Showcase | Norfolk / Hampton Roads | Hampton Roads, VA (venue TBA) | business.hrchamber.com |
| Oct 27 · 8:00 AM–7:00 PM | TEDCO 2026 Entrepreneur Expo | Baltimore | Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, MD | www.tedcomd.com |
| Oct 28 | NVTC Cyber Summit & Cyber50 Awards | Washington DC | Appian HQ, Valo Park, McLean, VA | www.nvtc.org |
| Nov 3–5 | ISC East | New York City | Javits Center, New York, NY | www.isceast.com |
| Nov 6 · 8:00 AM–3:15 PM | GovCIO AI Summit 2026 | Washington DC | Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner, Tysons, VA | govciomedia.com/ai-summit-2026 |
| Nov 7 | Delaware Resorts 55+ Expo | Ocean City / Delmarva | Cape Henlopen HS, Lewes, DE | deexpos.com |
| Nov 7 · 6:00 PM | GWHCC 50th Anniversary Gala — “Legacy in Gold” | Washington DC | Walter E. Washington Conv. Center, DC | www.gwhcc.org/gala.html |
| Nov 9–10 | Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference (PACT “Cap Con”) | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA | philadelphiapact.com/capcon2026 |
| Nov 12 · 5:00–7:00 PM | Rehoboth–Dewey Chamber Business After Hours | Ocean City / Delmarva | The Lighthouse, Dewey Beach, DE | www.beach-fun.com |
| Nov 12 · 5:00–8:00 PM | BRAVO! A Celebration of Leadership 2026 | Norfolk / Hampton Roads | Hampton Roads, VA (venue TBA) | business.hrchamber.com |
| Nov 12 · 8:00 AM–4:00 PM | 2026 Greater Baltimore Climate Summit | Baltimore | Rita Rossi Colwell Center, Baltimore, MD | www.thecctfoundation.org |
| Dec 9–10 | The AI Summit New York | New York City | Javits Center, New York, NY | newyork.theaisummit.com |
| Dec 15 | NVTC Tech100 Celebration | Washington DC | Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, Tysons, VA | www.nvtc.org |
| When | Event | Metro | Location | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly · Wed 9:00 AM | 1 Million Cups Delmarva | Ocean City / Delmarva | Salisbury, MD / Hybrid Hub | www.1millioncups.com |
| Monthly · 4th Thu 5:30 PM | Real Connections of Delmarva REI Meetup | Ocean City / Delmarva | Mad Hatter Cafe, Salisbury, MD | allevents.in/salisbury |
| Monthly | MCE Women’s Business Center Workshops | Ocean City / Delmarva | 314 Civic Ave, Salisbury, MD | womensbusinesscenteratmarylandcapitalenterprises.org |
| Monthly | Salisbury Software & Tech Meetups | Ocean City / Delmarva | SU Innovation Commons, Salisbury, MD | www.meetup.com |
| Monthly | Sussex Tech & Real Estate Investor Group | Ocean City / Delmarva | Lewes / Georgetown, DE | |
| Ongoing | Delmarva Makerspace | Ocean City / Delmarva | Salisbury, MD | delmarvamakerspace.org |
| Opens Mar 2026 | The Mill — Seaford (coworking) | Ocean City / Delmarva | Seaford, DE | themill.com |
| Annual (typ. Nov) | Sussex County Open for Business | Ocean City / Delmarva | Del Tech, Georgetown, DE | business.delaware.gov |
| Fall 2026 (TBA) | Delmarva Job & Career Expo | Ocean City / Delmarva | Salisbury, MD | salisburyarea.com |
| Fall 2026 (TBA) | Salisbury Area Chamber — Annual Awards Luncheon | Ocean City / Delmarva | Salisbury, MD | salisburyarea.com |
| Annual (TBA) | Innovate Hampton Roads — TechNite | Norfolk / Hampton Roads | Norfolk, VA | www.innovate757.org |
| Recurring · 1st & 3rd Wed 9 AM | 1 Million Cups Baltimore | Baltimore | Arbutus, MD (Baltimore suburb) | www.1millioncups.com/baltimore |
| Annual (TBA · hist. Oct) | Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia — Annual Meeting | Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | chamberphl.com/signature-events/annual-meeting |
| Nov 2026 (TBA) | New York Venture Summit (youngStartup) | New York City | Javits Center, New York, NY | www.youngstartup.com/events/nyvs26 |
Dates verified against source pages as of Aug 2026 · items marked TBA are confirmed annual events whose 2026 date is not yet posted.