In Celebration of Summer Sailstice
Port Annapolis Marina | 
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Join us on the longest day of the year as we celebrate Summer Sailstice—the worldwide holiday for sailors—right here in Annapolis! Highlights include:
- Bali Catamaran Demo Sails
- Spinnaker Workshop on Bali 4.6
- Boat as a Business seminar
- BBQ lunch, live music and much more!
Whether you’re dreaming of life on the water, ready to explore ownership, or already living the cruising lifestyle, this event is packed with inspiration, information, and good times dockside. The event is completely FREE. However, we have limited spaces for the demo sails and seminars, so please RSVP to secure your place!
Annapolis Open House Schedule of Events
Morning
- 10 AM – 12 PM: Demo Sail on the Bali 4.8
- 11 AM – 12 PM: Be inspired by legend Ant Steward known as the first person to circumnavigate the globe solo in an open boat. Learn about his voyage, lessons learned on the high seas and his best advice for newbies followed by an Q&A with Anthony Steward & the Cockcrofts
Midday
- 12 PM – 2 PM: Lunch & Live Music by local musician Shawn Owens
- Enjoy BBQ, beverages, and stories from experienced cruisers. All sailors and cruisers welcome—come connect!
- 1 PM – 2 PM: Boat as a Business Seminar with Stephen Cockcroft. The 100% bonus depreciation may return. Find out what it means for yacht in business ownership programs
Afternoon
- 2 PM – 3 PM: Charter Program on the Chesapeake Presentation with Shawn – Chronic Sailing
- 2 PM – 4 PM: Demo Sail on the Bali 4.6
- 3 PM – 4 PM: Marine Finance: What do lenders look for? with Dustin Howard from Ocean Point lending | Yacht Insurance “Insights & Pitfalls” with a marine insurance expert
- 4 PM – 6 PM: Spinnaker Workshop on a Bali 4.6. Learn how to hoist and trim a spinnaker on a catamaran with our team & North Sails experts Annapolis.
All Day
- Visit our Sailing Academy display and learn how you can get RYA certified on vacation aboard the Bali 4.4
- Meet the East Coast team for brokerage support
- Visit all NEW Bali Catamarans on display: Bali 4.8 | Bali 4.6 | Bali 4.2 | Bali Catsmart
- Tour all brokerage catamarans for sale on our docks. Inquire about available used boats for sale or click here>>
Sign up for the Boat as a Business Seminar
Join Stephen Cockcroft at the Boat as a Business seminar to learn about the newly proposed reinstatement of 100% bonus depreciation for business equipment purchases, including yachts—retroactive to January 20, 2025. This could be a game changer for new yacht owners!
We can show you how owning a yacht could be one of the best moves you make for your business. It’s not just a luxury—it can actually offer some solid tax benefits.
Want to know how to take full advantage? Join our seminar to learn:
- How 100% bonus depreciation works under the new proposal
- How to structure ownership for maximum tax benefit
- Which types of yacht purchases may qualify
- Live Q&A with Stephen Cockcroft & Other tax experts
Bali Catamarans on Display during the Open House
- The Bali 4.6 and Bali 4.8 is available IMMEDIATELY for the 100% bonus depreciation tax program!
- As an example, the Bali 4.6 is FULLY EQUIPPED including
- Code Zero
- Airconditioning
- Generator
- Watermaker
- Spinnaker
- Flybridge enclosure and much more!
- Delivery to USA included
- Prices include duties and tariffs! (click below to see the specifications and price)
- Find out here why the Bali 4.6 is so popular with cruising couples!
Special Guest: Ant Steward Sailing Around the World Q&A
We’re thrilled to welcome Anthony “Ant” Steward, South African sailing legend, as our featured guest at the Annapolis Open House Cruiser Party!
Best known as the first person to circumnavigate the globe solo in an open boat, Ant’s journey is the stuff of sailing legend. He set sail in 1991 aboard his hand-built 19-foot open sailboat, NCS Challenger, braving the elements without a cabin or cover—pure grit, seamanship, and spirit.
Today, Ant shares his passion for sailing and self-sufficiency with a new generation of cruisers. During this special “Sailing Around the World” Q&A, you’ll hear firsthand stories from his global voyage, lessons learned on the high seas, and his best advice for aspiring bluewater cruisers and liveaboards. Don’t miss this chance to be inspired by a true adventurer and connect with a community of sailors who dream big and sail far. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your cruising spirit!
Bali Catamarans & Charter Management Q&A
- Chat with our Bali catamaran specialists and find out why we love these catamarans!
- Want to know about Boat as a Business OR Charter Management? Chat to our experts onsite!
Or simply chat about boats! We love “talking” boats!
JOIN OUR EVENT! RSVP HERE!
