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Discover Sailing at the Lake Union Boats Afloat Show
Thinking about hoisting the mainsail this year? Over 52 sailboats from 25 to 53 feet will be among the 350 boats on floating display at the 2006 Lake Union Boats Afloat Show, Sept. 13 - 17 at Chandler's Cove on South Lake Union in Seattle.
Seattle, WA (PRWEB) September 12, 2006 -- Thinking about hoisting the mainsail this year? Over 52 sailboats from 25 to 53 feet will be among the 350 boats on floating display at the 2006 Lake Union Boats Afloat Show, Sept. 13 - 17 at Chandler's Cove on South Lake Union in Seattle.
The annual floating show is one of the largest on the West Coast and features new and previously owned sailboats from 16 Northwest brokerages at the Sailfest Northwest display including 22 sailboats over 40 feet in length. Many of the most popular lines of sailboats will be on display including Norseman, Jeanneau, Beneteau, Hunter, Catalina, C & C, Halberg-Ralsey and the popular J Boats.
Among the 16 local brokerages exhibiting sailboats at the Boats Afloat Show are Blue Water Yachts, Cruising Cats USA, Discovery Yachts, Elliott Bay Yacht Sales, Marine Service Center, Sail Northwest, Sailboats at Shilshole, Seacraft Yacht Sales, Signature Yachts, Swiftsure Yachts, West Coast Yachts and Windworks Sailing Center. Other brokerages include Admiralty Yacht Sales of Tacoma, Northwest Yachts of Anacortes, Performance Yachts of Bellingham and Yacht Sales West of Vancouver, B.C.
Over 85 yacht brokers and boat dealers will exhibit at the show, which runs from Wednesday through Sunday.
“Sailfest Northwest is great way to find-out if sailing is right for you,” said Jonathan Ives, Executive Director of the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association. “If you’re looking for your first sailboat, or you’re an experienced sailor looking for hands-on seminars to improve your skill, or just want to take the kids for a sailboat ride, Sailfest will help you get connected.”
Sailfest includes seminars from Northwest experts on topics such as cruising the Virgin Islands, and the Coast of Viet Nam to Gunkholing in the San Juans, marine first aid and basic maintenance at sea along with topics such a Advanced Marine Vehicles presented by WSU Professor, Konstantin Matveev.
Other Sailfest activities include free sailboat rides courtesy of Sailing Sand Point. Think you have what it takes to sail in the America’s Cup? Kids and kids at heart can test their speed, endurance and strength on a real Lewmar Grinder – a human-powered mechanical crank that hoists the mainsail.
About the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association
The Northwest Yacht Brokers Association www.nwyachtbrokers.com is a non-profit marine trade group founded in 1988 consisting of over 340 marine brokers, dealers and other industry professionals representing over 230 marine-related businesses in the Pacific Northwest. Subscribing to the strictest code of ethics, NYBA members are committed to bringing integrity and professionalism to the buying and selling process of new and previously owned pleasure craft. NYBA plays an active role in marine youth and education programs and is active in creating a greater interest in the welfare and safety of the boating public. Along with the Northwest Marine Trade Association, NYBA's January and September Boats Afloat Shows connect thousands of boating enthusiasts with marine professionals and the finest pleasure craft the Northwest has to offer.
2006 LAKE UNION BOATS AFLOAT SHOW
What:
Seaing is Believing! 2006 Lake Union Boats Afloat Show
Mega-yachts up to 130 feet, trailerable boats for every budget, even a 32-foot submarine and everything you need to know to help you get on the water. All on the water at South Lake Union's Chandler's Cove.
When:
Wednesday, Sept. 13 – Sunday, Sept. Sept. 17
Times:
Weekdays – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Weekends – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tickets:
$10 Adults, $5 (Children 12 and under)
$18 Three Day Pass
Listen to the following Seattle-area radio stations to win free tickets:
AM: KIRO 710, KOMO 1000, KVI 570, KTTH 770, KPTK 1090
FM: KING 98.1, 570, KJR 95.7, KWJZ 98.9
Getting There
Located at Chandler's Cove on South Lake Union, the Boats Afloat Show is just off the I-5 Mercer Street exit. Designated parking for $5 per day is located at 5th and Mercer about five blocks west of the show near the Seattle Center. A free shuttle runs between the Boat Show and the 5th and Mercer parking lot every 15 minutes during show hours.
Help Ease South Lake Union Traffic – Take the Lake Union Water Taxi
Seattle's Electric Boat Company will provide water taxi service on-call and from various locations around Lake Union throughout the show, beginning one hour prior to opening and concluding one hour following closing. Cost is $5 each-way. Call 206-223-7476 to arrange for pick-up.
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