SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
January 29–February 6
Seattle Boat Show, Indoors + Afloat
Billed as the West Coast’s largest boat show, the event will feature more than 1,000 recreational watercraft on display at the Qwest Field Event Center and on South Lake Union. The show also will include seminars, and it will showcase the latest boating accessories. www.seattleboatshow.com
KEY LARGO, FLORIDA
February 4–6
Gridiron Greats Billfish Bowl
The two-day, all-release sportfishing tournament will be hosted by NFL greats Jimmy Johnson and Mike Ditka in the Florida Keys. The event will be headquartered at Jimmy Johnson’s Fisherman’s Cove, a private residence club in Key Largo. The tournament is a charity event benefiting Gridiron Greats, a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance and social services to retired NFL players in need of health care and basic necessities. www.billfishbowl.com
PEBBLE BEACH, CALIFORNIA
February 8–14
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
The 72-hole golf tournament dates to the 1930s, when Bing Crosby gathered a few friends to play golf and raise money for charity. Today, PGA Tour professionals team with Hollywood celebrities, famous musicians, and captains of industry and compete for a $6.4 million purse. Foursomes will play the MPCC Shore Course, Spyglass Hill, and Pebble Beach Golf Links on Thursday through Saturday. On Sunday, the leading 60 professionals and 25 pro-am teams will play Pebble Beach for the championship. www.attpbgolf.com
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
February 11–15
The Yacht and Brokerage Show in Miami Beach
This in-water-only show will feature new and pre-owned yachts and superyachts from the world’s top boatbuilders, including Benetti, Ferretti, Hatteras, Viking, Azimut, and Christensen. The show will take place in the heart of Miami Beach, on a mile-long stretch of Indian Creek Waterway at Collins Avenue. www.showmanagement.com
February 11–15
Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail
More than 2,000 exhibitors from around the world will showcase the latest powerboats, sailboats, engines, electronics, and marine accessories. The boats on display at the show’s two locations—the Miami Beach Convention Center and the Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center—will range from 15-foot runabouts to 85-foot luxury yachts. Strictly Sail will feature more than 100 sailboats of all sizes. www.miamiboatshow.com
ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY
February 26–28
Atlantic City Classic Car Show & Auction
More than 1,000 collectible cars will be on sale at the Atlantic City Convention Center. The cars will range from a 1929 Ford Model A replica to a 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra.
The Classics at the Borgata auction will take place February 26 in the hotel’s ballroom. The lineup of cars includes a rare 1950 Chrysler Town & Country and a 1934 Mercedes-Benz 290 Lang Pullman that is said to have hosted a meeting between Hitler and Mussolini. www.acclassiccars.com
KIAWAH ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
February 28–March 4
Kiawah Island Golf Resort National Pro-Am
PGA club professionals from all across the United States, along with three of their clubs’ members, will compete in the resort’s annual pro-am tournament. The 72-hole event will be held on four of Kiawah Island’s championship courses: Pete Dye’s Ocean Course, Jack Nicklaus’ Turtle Point, Gary Player’s Cougar Point, and Tom Fazio’s Osprey Point. The entry deadline is February 1. www.kiawahresort.com