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Seattle Boat Show Drops Anchor January 29, 2016

Lineup of fun includes wine and beer tastings, chowder
contest, 3D street artist, free boat rides and tons of kids
activities

(PR) SEATTLE  – From stand up paddleboards to
superyachts and everything in between, there’s lots to take
in at the Seattle Boat Show (Indoors +Afloat). The 2016 show
drops anchor on Friday Jan. 29 and runs through Feb. 6.
The largest show on the West Coast, it features some 1,000
boats and yachts in two locations, more than three acres
of the latest and greatest gadgets and gear, 430+ exhibitors,
200 free seminars and advanced training classes for a fee. There’s also tons of fun to be had at the show. Highlights this year include:

Uncorked— Opening Night, Friday Jan. 29, 5pm – 9pm
Showgoers can sniff, swirl and sip their way through the show, tasting a variety of award-winning Washington wines, while shopping for the boat of their dreams. Tasting stations will be set up throughout the indoor location. Tickets are $27 and include show admission, tasting tokens and a souvenir glass. Presented by Basta Boatlifts. (At CenturyLink Field Event Center)

Chowder Chomp
Six of Seattle's elite seafood restaurants will be coming together Saturday and Sunday Jan. 30 and 31 to battle it out for the title of Best Boat Show Chowder. Showgoers will enjoy free samples of delicious chowders from Chandler’s Crabhouse, Duke’s Chowder House, Flying Fish, Ivar’s, Pike Place Chowder and Seattle Fish Company and then can vote for their favorite. The Seattle Boat Show will donate $2,500 on behalf of the winning restaurant to the non-profit, Salmon for Soldiers. (At South Lake Union)

3D Street Painting
Award-winning 3D Street painting artist Melanie
Stimmell—the only woman to ever hold the prestigious
title of “maestra madonnara” (master street painter) in
Italy and Germany—and former lead technical director
on the iconic series South Park, will be painting a 20 x 20
foot, 3D waterski pyramid and encouraging showgoers to
interact with the work. Come watch Melanie at work as she
creates this anamorphic masterpiece.
(At CenturyLink Field Event Center)

Boatless in Seattle – Free admission 
Monday – Thursday after 5pm
No boat, no cover! Those who don’t own a boat but would
like to learn more about how to get into boating can simply
show up any weeknight of the show after 5pm, announce
that they are Boatless in Seattle and they will be admitted
for free. (At CenturyLink Field Event Center)

Kids Zone
Kids can enjoy time on the water using the Aqua Paddler
boats, build a wooden toy boat with help from the Center
for Wooden Boats and learn some fundamentals of boating
while having fun with Plankton Races, Tug o’ War, the Rain
Gutter Regatta and more. See the Show’s website for a
schedule of activities. (At CenturyLink Field Event Center)

See the floating portion of the show from the water
with complimentary boat rides
The 20-minute guided tours in all electric 21-foot enclosed,
heated Duffy boats will point out fun facts about South
Lake Union and the unique qualities of the spectacular
yachts in the show. It’s a great way to see the show from a
new perspective. Blankets are provided for an added snuggle factor. (At South Lake Union)

Women’s Day - Monday, Feb. 1
Women can attend the show for free on Monday, Feb. 1 and enjoy a slate of seminars designed specifically for women, by women boaters, including Effortless Onboard Entertaining: A Cooking Demonstration and What Every Woman Should Know before Getting on a Boat. Women’s Day is the perfect opportunity to meet, learn and get inspired by some of the most experienced and talented women boaters in the northwest and beyond. Women can print their free pass here. (Women are free at both locations. Seminars are at CenturyLink Field Event Center)

Sails & Ales – Friday Feb. 5, 5pm – 9pm
What better combination than hops and props? That's what’s on tap for Sails & Ales, the craft beer night. Attendees will be able to cruise the show with ale in hand and enjoy the best of NW brews and boats. Tickets are $27 and include show admission, tasting tokens and a souvenir beer glass. Presented by S3 Maritime. (At CenturyLink Field Event Center)

For a complete list of exhibitors, seminars, travel package
and ticket prices, please visit www.SeattleBoatShow.com.
Purchase tickets online and receive $2 weekend parking.


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