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Seattle Boat Show
The Seattle Boat Show stands as a testament to the deep-rooted love for all things nautical, showcasing an impressive lineup of boats, yachts, and cutting-edge marine technology. At the Seattle Boat Show, you’ll be able to view hundreds of boats, and learn all about them from Seattle Boat Show exhibitors. You can also attend our…
Wooden Boat Festival
The largest festival of wooden boats in North America! Port Townsend’s annual Wooden Boat Festival is a place where kids and adults alike experience the magic of getting on the water, the beauty of wooden boats, and the richness of maritime culture. Come learn from the experts, gawk at all the beautifully crafted vessels, and…
The Center for Wooden Boats Celebrates its 40th Anniversary
This historic Lake Union gem totally floats our boat
At The Center for Wooden Boats’ (CWB) annual Wooden Boat Festival, set for Independence Day weekend, July 2–4, explore the nautical education nonprofit’s Lake Union Park home—and help celebrate its 40th anniversary. Turnout has grown more than fivefold since CWB welcomed 3,000 people to its first festival in 1976. “The festival is designed to celebrate…
Maple Valley Native Takes on Storms, Crabs and Reality TV
Danger is all in a day’s work for this Deadliest Catch captain
Johnathan Hillstrand was practically born with sea legs. The Maple Valley resident says his earliest memory is that of being on a boat with his father at age 3. He followed in his dad’s footsteps, becoming a crab fisherman right after high school, but never expected his work would make him famous. In 2005, when…
So You Want to Own a Boat?
A look at the hidden costs of owning your dream boat.
Thinking about taking the plunge? Here’s a look at what kind of cash you’ll sink into boat ownership—first the purchase price, then the combined annual expenses of insurance, maintenance and moorage. Illustrations by Vidhya Nagarajan Intex Excursion 5 Boat: $450 + $0/year 16-foot Bayliner 160 OB Bowrider: $13,000 + $3,800/year 35-foot Tiara 3500 Sovran LE:…
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