Restless in Seattle
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Boating and football. Both can stand firmly on their own as popular American pastimes; now, if only you could find a way to combine the two; then you’d really be on to something.
Our intrepid publisher, Arnie Hammerman—a salty soul indeed—managed to do just that this past winter when he and his family filed aboard their Cutwater 26 bound for downtown Seattle and a Seahawks’ playoff game. Swapping all that pregame traffic and parking-lot madness for a leisurely family cruise, he made the most of his craftiness (and good fortune at scoring tickets!) and forced us to tip our hat. The game may have ended in disappointment but the trip yielded memories that will surely outlive the postseason blues.
Inspired, and OK, maybe just a bit jealous, we did some digging to discover some other nautical events the salty city of Seattle offers boaters during the spring and summer. The events below are but some of the many attractions offered in the coming months.
Know any other events around Seattle that you’d recommend to your fellow boaters? Let us know about them at inbox@pmymag.com and we’ll spread the word.
MARITIME FESTIVAL (MAY 14) Climb aboard working tugboats and new yachts alike; enjoy live music and U.S. Coast Guard demonstrations at this free event in South Lake Union Park.
SEATTLE FILM FESTIVAL (JUNE 1-12) The Seattle Film Festival is one of the largest of its kind in the U.S. The whole town turns out to rub elbows with directors and actors and check out a screening.
ANACORTES WATERFRONT FESTIVAL (JUNE 4-5) From water-balloon fights for the kids to a beer and wine garden for mom and dad, there’s something for the whole family on the grounds of Cap Sante Marina.
CLASSIC WEEKEND (JUNE 17-19) If you’re looking for something fun for dad this Father’s Day weekend, downtown Seattle will be transformed into a floating museum for Classic Weekend, (shown) which features immaculately restored craft, some up to a century old.
CAPITAL HILL ROCK CONCERT (JULY 22-24) More than 100 bands come out for this three-day festival that also boasts crafts booths and food trucks.