Boat Show Weekend In Southern California
Two great local boat shows were on the docket this weekend, the Lido Yacht Expo in Newport Beach, and YachtFest in San Diego. Both are in-water annual shows with an always-impressive number and variety of boats to see and explore.
I enjoy strolling along the docks - don’t forget the sun hat and sunscreen - and geting an inside look at all the different boats.
Naturally, I couldn’t help thinking how great they’d look with a couple of our nautical pillows casually tossed on the banquettes….
or our embroidered towels adding an elegant touch to the heads (bathrooms)….
or maybe a few nautical, shatterproof acrylics for the aft deck bar…
After having spent so much time on boats, I hadn’t considered how daunting the ”outfitting” process might be for anyone new to boating. My friend Caroline relayed her own ‘first boat purchase’ story recently, and the challenges she faced as a new boat owner.
“The hard work of selecting the perfect boat, negotiating the right price, and organizing the financing was over,” she said. “Now I was on a high, with this incredible urge to ‘feather my nest’ … but I had no clue where to begin.”
We decided right then, that a practical how-to guide for “soft-goods” boat outfitting would be a huge help. So, stay tuned…
After the boat show, it’s always a treat to relax and discuss your favorite boats in a fabulous spot overlooking the water. We chose the end balcony table at La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla for a charming late afternoon lunch.
DJ
