On 22 Dec 2006 08:56:01 -0600, Dave wrote:

I was at the NY show last year, and while it's big the focus is definitely
on power boats. This year I'm planning on the all sail show in Philly in
January.

The best boat show in the NY area for sailboats is the Norwalk "in the
water" show. It is sometime in the fall.

Miami is great, coming up in February:

http://www.miamiboatshow.com/