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Seattle Boat Show Continues Through February 5


The Pacific Northwest and British


Columbia are home to some of the best and most varied boating in the world and the largest boat show on the West Coast, lasting 10 days. More than 1,000 boats and yachts, indoors and afloat - from kayaks to mega yachts and everything in between - more than three acres of accessories, electronics and boating gear and 200 free seminars. If you missed opening weekend,


or just can't get enough, mark your calendars for Friday, February 3rd, the inaugural, one-night-only, Big Deal Giveaway. Starting at 5:00 pm and continuing until just after 8:00 pm, prizes will be given away every hour at CenturyLink Field ranging from $500 in value to the grand prize of a $5,000 boat show shopping spree. Ever wonder what it's like to crew on


a high performance sailing boat? Step up to the Harken 'Coffee Grinder' at booth West 35 at CenturyLink Field and test your speed and skill. CenturyLink Event Center: 800 Occidental Avenue South: Monday-Thursday: 11:00 am-8:00 pm, Friday: 11:00 am-9:00 pm, Saturday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm, Sunday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm.* South Lake Union: 901 Fairview Ave: Weekdays: 11:00 am-5:00 pm, Saturday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm. Sunday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm.* *Sunday, February 5 closes at 4:00 pm! Free shuttle running continuously


between both locations. Purchase tickets online at www.seattleboatshow.com Adults: $12, 5-Day Pass: $24, Youth (11-17): $5, Kids 10 and under: Free.


Vancouver International Boat Show February 8-12


The Vancouver International Boat


Show is relocating to a new In-Water Venue at the Granville Island Maritime Market and Marina. In addition, Western Canada’s premier boat show is also returning to its roots at the newly renovated BC Place, where more than 250 exhibitors will showcase the latest boats and marine products on the market at the best deals of the year. From dungeness crabber to deadliest


catch: crew member Russell Newberry discusses the world’s most dangerous job. Now, Russell, the swashbuckling deckhand of Discovery Channel's hit documentary/reality series “Deadliest Catch” makes his debut at the Vancouver International Boat Show. This year’s Boat Show features


a second Seminar Stage providing double the value for attendees looking for educational programming from top boating experts. Visitors can pick up on everything from “do-it-yourself” boat repairs to maintenance and navigation and learn from the experts how to make the most out of your experiences. Wednesday-Friday, 11:00 am 9:00 pm Saturday, 10:00 am-7:00 pm Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Granville Island in-water venue closes at 5:00 pm daily. Admission: Adults: $15, 2-day pass: $25, Seniors (65+): $13, Kids (16 & under): Free. BC Place: 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver. Granville Island Maritime Market & Marina: 1676 Duranleau St, Vancouver. Visit VancouverBoatShow.ca for


more information.


“A Night For The America’s Cup” February 25


After many months of preliminaries,


the final America’s Cup racing will occur in San Francisco in September, 2013. To see a fascinating preview of what’s in store, The Sailing Foundation will present “A Night for the America’s Cup,” featuring John Craig, Principal Race Officer for The America’s Cup and Stan Honey, Director of Technology for The America’s Cup. Locals will remember John Craig as the sailing coach in Vancouver, BC who went on to coach the Canadian Olympic team and who has been race manager at St. Francis YC for more than 10 years. Sports enthusiasts will recognize Stan Honey for his contribution to enhanced TV coverage of football, baseball, and now sailing events and for his significant sailing achievements including Rolex Yachtsman of the Year and winning navigator on many raceboats including ABN-AMRO and Groupama 3’s record- breaking circumnavigations. We’ll hear how the design of the


America’s Cup race will kick up the tempo for sailing races in several aspects: Much faster with more action; Closer to shore; Significantly better graphics in video presentation for both viewers and judges, and learn how these efforts can affect the sport of sailing in the future. Come join us at 7:30 pm at the


Microsoft Auditorium, downtown Seattle Public Library, to see this exciting preview of the America’s Cup as well as to note the recent activities of The Sailing Foundation. Admission: $10. For more details and tickets, see www.thesailingfoundation.org


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