Aweigh we go!

Making a 16-hour drive and getting three boats in pristine condition was only the start of what Mark Johannsen had to do to get things going at the 37th annual United States Sailboat Show.

At 8 last night, the Florida man still had at least four hours of setting up displays ahead of him.

"It's either going to be a long night or a long morning," he said. "We're really just getting started. It takes a lot of effort."

The sounds of forklifts beeping, poles clanking and brooms sweeping filled City Dock last night as exhibitors like Mr. Johannsen and some 175 event crew members scurried to put on the finishing touches by...