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Boats Go ‘Afloat’ Again on Lake Union This Month Not only is spring in the air, so is the triumphant return of the Boats Afloat Show, taking place on Lake Union in Seattle from April 28 to May 1. With the tail end of Covid hopefully in sight, the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association (NYBA) has several new events and amenities planned for the show. Located at Chandler’s Cove Marina—soon to be redeveloped by Vulcan as Lake Union Piers, see page 23 for details—the four-day show will include an array of maritime exhibitors showing off their wares as the boating season begins, as well as a stage with live music played throughout the event. This year, the show will feature several new food and beverage options, such as a floating bar and concessions stand from Waterways Cruises.
The company’s 90-foot Olympic Star yacht will sit dockside to offer grab-and-go meals and snack options for show visitors. Twice a day, Waterways will also hold demonstrations by chef Trinity Mack that focus on quick and easy appetizer ideas for onboard entertaining. Attendees will be able to sample some tasty spirits during the festivities, including batch cocktail demonstrations by the international beverage company Diageo, featuring Talisker single-malt scotch whiskey, Ketel One vodka, and non-alcoholic Seedlip cocktails. Also in the works, but not yet confirmed by NYBA, are sailing lessons and boat rides during the show and special live-performance appearances by members of the Duwamish Tribe and the Cornish College of the Arts. The April show, however, is only the opening act for Boats Afloat in 2022. A first-ever fall Boats Afloat show will also take place at Lake Union Piers September 15-18, and will continue every year forward in April and September. For the latest information on both shows, please visit: boatsafloatshow.com.
PHOTO BY MORIAH BENDER
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