The tenth annual YachtFest will open the international yacht show season at San Diego’s Shelter Island September 16-20, giving seasoned sailors and aspiring yachters the rare opportunity to glimpse inside some of the world’s most luxurious floating vessels that range in size from 60 to well over 155 feet. Attendees can also meet with sales and charter brokers and check out the newest in yachting products and luxury goods associated with the sea cruising lifestyle. With America’s Finest City recently having been dubbed the “new super-yacht capital” by CNN, YachtFest organizers predict a greater interest in builder, charter, fractional, and brokerage yachts. YachtFest will be open Thursday-Saturday from 11am-6pm and Sunday from 11am-4pm. Ticket prices vary.

 

And for the fashionistas, YachtFest San Diego’s All Decked Out Fashion Show, taking place Thursday, Thursday, September 17, from 4-6pm, will benefit the San Diego Armed Services YMCA and feature fashions from Saks Fifth Avenue. (858/836-0133, www.yachtfest.com)   JANE SHIOMI