Weems & Plath

04/17/2026

We're only a week away from the Spring ! We're excited to be in a new tent with a new booth and new products! Don't forget to stop by and say hi! We love meeting our customers.

April 24-26, 2026 in Annapolis, MD - Tent A (across from Newman Street, between the show office and Fleet Reserve)

04/07/2026

NEW PRODUCT ALERT! Come to the Annapolis Boat Shows Spring Sailboat Show April 24 - 26, 2026 in Annapolis, Maryland to see our latest product - the LX4 Steaming/Deck LED Navigation Light!

The LX Steaming/Deck Light is the first of its kind to offer a unique, dual-color deck light that lets boaters switch between red or white illumination with just the flick of a switch. This unprecedented feature gives sailors and boaters the option to have either a red deck light to preserve night vision and reduce glare, or a white light to help illuminate the deck for detailed work – all without needing to install multiple cumbersome fixtures on the mast.

The housing and mounting wings are made from solid aluminum and have been hard-coated using military-spec anodization to ensure they withstand the harshest ocean environments, while the light’s sleek, rounded contours were specifically engineered to have smooth surfaces that help prevent sails and rigging from getting caught or snagged on the fixture.

See it in person at the Spring Sailboat Show!

https://www.weems-plath.com/LX4-Steaming-Deck-LED-Nav-Light.html

03/30/2026

Come to the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show! ⛵️ We'll be in a new tent with a new booth and new products! Meet the team, try our nav tools and binoculars, and learn about our amazing retailers. We can't wait to meet you!

April 24-26, 2026 in Annapolis, Maryland - Tent A (across from Newman Street between the show office and Fleet Reserve).

Visit the website for tickets!

10/15/2025

Each year at our Tent Sale, we raise money for a local nonprofit that is dedicated to making a difference in the community. This year, we proudly supported Adaptive Rowing Annapolis - a 501(c)3 charitable organization founded in 2019 that offers recreational and competitive rowing opportunities for adults with physical or cognitive impairments.

It was our honor to present the President of Adaptive Rowing Annapolis, Amelia Heffernan, and Board Member, Steve Root, with a $1,000 check this morning.

Adaptive Rowing Annapolis (ARA) offers on-the-water practices from April through October, as well as indoor training sessions during the winter months that allow athletes to improve their technical skills, maintain fitness, and spend time with their fellow rowers. All practices are led by experienced coaches (including former Olympic athletes) who provide a safe, fun, and supportive environment for developing technique and achieving goals, while fostering independence, teamwork, and freedom of movement. Adaptive Rowing Annapolis rowers range in age from 30 to 80 and have varying abilities and impairments, including blindness, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, missing limbs, and paraplegia.

Please continue to support this wonderful organization by going to their website at www.AdaptiveRowingAnnapolis.com.

10/14/2025

Congratulations to those who won at this year's Annapolis Boat Shows These hardworking individuals and companies deserve the recognition they received for their outstanding contributions and booth designs.

The awards were presented by Weems & Plath's Vice President of Sales, Drew Fleming, at the Sail America Industry Breakfast on Friday, October 10th.

AWARD WINNERS:
• Booth Under 200 sq ft - Dometic Vacumax
• Booth Over 200 sq ft - Ellebogen
• Boat Display Under 4 Boats - Heysea Yachts
• Boat Display Under 4 Boats - Lagoon Catamarans (not pictured)
• Best in Show - Garmin
• Sailing Industry Distinguished Service Award - Paul "Bo" Bollinger, President and CEO of Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating

Photos courtesy of Sail America and Ryan Gullang.

10/12/2025

It's the last day of the Annapolis Boat Shows! Don't let the weather deter you. We're here in Tent C with our latest products (check out our new LX Steaming/Deck Light) and ready to answer any questions you may have. Here's some helpful tips for how to keep you hair in check when you visit on this blustery day!

10/10/2025

Congratulations to Bo with Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating for receiving this year's Sailing Industry Distinguished Service Award!

This morning at the Sail America Industry Breakfast, Drew Fleming presented Paul "Bo" Bollinger, President & CEO of Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating, with the 2025 Annapolis Boat Shows Distinguished Service Award 🏆 (trophy donated by Weems & Plath).

Bo’s vision has transformed CRAB into the world’s premier adaptive boating program, opening access to the Chesapeake Bay for thousands each year. 🌊⛵

10/10/2025

People always ask us, "Do your stormglasses really work?" 🤔 You tell us.

Justin Berk, Meteorologist's forecasts are showing a nor'easter is heading our way Sunday into Monday. 🌩

Our stormglasses are supposed to be able to predict the weather up to 48 hours in advance - I think it's safe to say, they really do work!

See these stormglasses and more at our booth in Tent C at the Annapolis Boat Shows today through Sunday, October 12.

And be sure to check out our Tent Sale at 214 Eastern Avenue for HUGE discounts on discontinued, overstock, and sample items - same hours as the boat show. We even have a free shuttle that will take you to and from the show and our Tent Sale (picks up across the street from the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel).

10/10/2025

Rosie, a very important member of our staff, would like to remind you that our Tent Sale is happening today at 214 Eastern Avenue in Annapolis, MD. Be sure to stop by for unbelievable discounts on nautical decor, clocks, barometers, thermometers, garden decor, lights, polish, and of course, bells!

We even have a raffle and a free shuttle that will take you to and from the Annapolis Boat Shows!

The Tent Sale runs Friday, October 10 - Sunday, October 12 9:30am to 5:30pm.