Seattle Boat Show is one of the popular boat shows in the city. It is the largest floating show on the west coast. This boat show is an excellent place to visit for people who want to buy or enjoy the sight of various types of motor yachts, luxury yacht, sailboats, ski boats, personal submarine and many more.
A number of boat shows are held in Seattle. The principal eight boat shows that are held annually in the Seattle are the Seattle Boat Show / January Boats Afloat Show (in January), the Pacific Marine Expo (November), Tacoma Dome Boat Show (March/April),the Washington Sportsman’s Show (in January), Everett Boat Show (March) and Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival (September).
History of Seattle Boat Shows
In Seattle, Boat has a long history that dates back to nearly 60 years. The first boat show in Seattle was organized in the year 1947. Some of the most popular venues for the Seattle’s boat shows
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are in the Chandler’s Cover on South Lake Union, Emerald City including the former Seattle Center Coliseum and Kingdome, Shilshole Bay Marina and Qwest Field Convention Center. Since the year 2001, the Crowne Plaza Hotel has been the official hotel of the Seattle Boat Show.
2008 Seattle Boat Show
The 2008 Seattle Boat Show is scheduled to be held from January 24 to February 2, 2008. This 10-day event will be exhibiting more than 1,000 types of water crafts. Seminars and programs showcasing the latest accessories used in these various water crafts are scheduled to be held. The official sponsor of the boat show is ACE Recreational Marine Insurance.
Qwest Field Event Center, the venue of the boat show is easily accessible. Free shuttle service, a number of buses and metro is available at frequent intervals to reach the venue. Tickets to the boat show can also be booked on line.
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