Annapolis 2015 Photo Album

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They say a photo is worth a thousand words, so I’m not going to drag this one out with boat show blather. Better to offer a few snapshots of the 2015 Annapolis boat show, with a few captions offering some insight into current trends in gear and boats and what’s ahead for Practical Sailor.

Annapolis 2015 Photo Album

Annapolis 2015 Photo Album

Annapolis 2015 Photo Album

Annapolis 2015 Photo Album

Annapolis 2015 Photo Album

Annapolis 2015 Photo Album

Annapolis 2015 Photo Album

Annapolis 2015 Photo Album

Annapolis 2015 Photo Album

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Annapolis 2015 Photo Album

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Annapolis 2015 Photo Album

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Darrell Nicholson
Practical Sailor has been independently testing and reporting on sailboats and sailing gear for more than 50 years. Supported entirely by subscribers, Practical Sailor accepts no advertising. Its independent tests are carried out by experienced sailors and marine industry professionals dedicated to providing objective evaluation and reporting about boats, gear, and the skills required to cross oceans. Practical Sailor is edited by Darrell Nicholson, a long-time liveaboard sailor and trans-Pacific cruiser who has been director of Belvoir Media Group's marine division since 2005. He holds a U.S. Coast Guard 100-ton Master license, has logged tens of thousands of miles in three oceans, and has skippered everything from pilot boats to day charter cats. His weekly blog Inside Practical Sailor offers an inside look at current research and gear tests at Practical Sailor, while his award-winning column,"Rhumb Lines," tracks boating trends and reflects upon the sailing life. He sails a Sparkman & Stephens-designed Yankee 30 out of St. Petersburg, Florida. You can reach him by email at practicalsailor@belvoir.com.