59º North’s annual Boat Show party is back! Join us at J/World Annapolis in Eastport for free food, free beer, seltzer & softdrinks, a chance to hang and chat with like-minded sailors, tour the MARIE THARPE research schooner and meet cool people! Beer provided by Heavy Seas in Baltimore.
All proceeds will be donated to Matt Rutherford & Nicole Trenholm’s ocean research project — minimum ticket price is $25, or donate more to support Matt, Nicole & the ORP!
Tickets
To buy tickets, choose your ORP Donation level below. Base ticket price is $20, options allow you to add up to an addition $500 donation, or we’ll contact you for higher amounts. If you’re coming as a couple or with a friend, you can buy 1 base ticket, plus 1 extra donation ticket at any level.
Details
Where: J/World Annapolis (213 Eastern Ave, Annapolis). Ocean Research Project’s flagship schooner MARIE THARP will be docked alongside for tours. The venue is walking distance from the show, just across the bridge in Eastport (don’t count on finding parking — taxi or walking is your best option).
When: Friday, October 10, 2025, 1700-2100
Who: Anybody interested in sailing.
What: Chance to meet like-minded sailors, tour MARIE THARP and meet Andy, Mia, August, Matt, Nicole and the rest of the 59º North and ORP crew, friends & family, plus support a great organization!
Details: Beer, seltzer & soft drinks FREE with your ticket. Free snacks, and food available for purchase on-site.
Mia & Andy, August and the rest of the 59º North team will be on-hand with Matt Rutherford, Nicole Trenholm and the MARIE THARP crew. The event is open to anyone and everyone interested in sailing, and is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and help us build a community that we want to be a part of.
