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 free one-hour seminars during the show.

Fun for Everyone.
Whether you’re a seasoned sailor, a curious newcomer, or simply someone who loves the water, the Seattle Boat Show invites you to immerse yourself in the world of boating, fostering connections and a shared passion for the open seas. All ages are welcome at the Seattle Boat Show, so bring your friends or family and see the show.

Seminars Schedule:

Friday, January 31, 2025

11:30 a.m: Desolation Sound and Broughton Archipelago (11:30am – 1:30pm)
Michael Beemer
Boat Show University    

12:00 p.m: Smooth Sailing: Managing Sea Sickness    
John Taussig
Stage 1    

12:15 p.m: Pacific Marine Weather    
Phyllis Woolwine
State 2    

1:00 p.m: First Aid Afloat: Practical Tips for Every Boater    
John Taussig
Stage 1    

1:00 p.m: Utilizing GPS Anchors to Maximize Your Fishing Success    
Paul Kim
Stage 3    

1:15 p.m: Boat Care and Maintenance: Tips and Tricks from a Professional Detailer    
Jeff Paxon
State 2    

1:45 p.m: Medicine at Sea: 5 Things to Know Before Leaving Port (1:45pm – 3:45pm)
John Taussig
Boat Show University    

2:00 p.m: Catching Large Halibut and Lingcod    
Tommy Donlin
Stage 3    

2:00 p.m: No Impact Docking: The Basics    
Carolyn "Ace" Spragg
Stage 1    

2:15 p.m: Refitting a Boat to Cruise Around the America’s!    
Michael Beemer Mark Schrader
Stage 2    

3:00 p.m: How Electric Can Beat Gas for Power, Range and Cost    
Joe Grez
Stage 1    

3:00 p.m: Squid Jigging in Seattle: What You Need to Know to Be Successful on the Water    
Paul Kim
Stage 2    

3:15 p.m: Around the America’s in 2025 -2026: A 14-Month Expedition Connecting Classrooms to the Americas    
Mark Schrader
State 2    

4:00 p.m: Cruising the Outside of Vancouver Island (4:00pm – 6:00pm)
Gio and Julie Cappelli
Boat Show University    

4:00 p.m: Deep Water Salmon Trolling    
John Keizer
Stage 2    

4:00 p.m: Docking: Two People, One Line, Any Conditions, Full Control    
Phyllis Woolwine
Stage 1    

4:15 p.m: Tides, Currents and Cruising in the Salish Sea    
Carolyn "Ace" Spragg
State 2    

Saturday, February 1, 2025

10:30 a.m: Cruising Southeast Alaska (10:30am – 5:00pm)
Leonard and Lorena Landon
Boat Show University    

11:00 a.m: Cruising Today: Panel Discussion    
Sarah and Will Curry
Stage 1    

11:15 a.m: Prescription Meds and Advanced Medical Supplies at Sea    
John Taussig
Stage 2    

12:00 p.m: Cruising Today: Panel Discussion (cont.)    
Sarah and Will Curry
Stage 1    

12:00 p.m: How to Catch Your First Salmon    
Jamie Propst Scott Propst
Stage 3    

12:15 p.m: Couples Handling the Boat Together: Tips for Making it Work    
Linda Lewis
Stage 2    

1:00 p.m: Boating Safety 4 Kids    
Linda Martin
Stage 1    

1:00 p.m: Successful Puget Sound Shrimping    
Thomas Nelson
Stage 3    

1:15 p.m: Reefing in 5 Minutes or Less    
Lisa Vizzini
Stage 2    

2:00 p.m: Cruising the Inside Passage and Amazing Alaska    
Michael Beemer
Stage 1    

2:00 p.m: Expert Fishing Panel: Fishing Tips and Tactics from the Locals    
Jamie Propst Scott Propst Leanne Gardiner Rob Gardiner Shari Stoican
Stage 3    

2:15 p.m: Telehealth to the Rescue: Solutions for Mariners    
John Taussig
Stage 2    

3:00 p.m: Crossing Oceans: Gear and Guidance    
Sarah and Will Curry
Stage 1    

3:00 p.m: Expert Fishing Panel: Fishing Tips and Tactics from the Locals (cont.)    
Jamie Propst Scott Propst Leanne Gardiner Rob Gardiner Shari Stoican
Stage 3    

3:15 p.m: Preparing Your Rigging for Offshore    
Lisa Vizzini
Stage 2    

4:00 p.m: How to Maximize your Marine Electronics to Locate Fish    
John Keizer
Stage 3    

4:00 p.m: Offshore Cruising 101    
John Neal
Stage 1    

4:15 p.m: Refitting a Boat to Cruise Around the America’s!    
Michael Beemer Mark Schrader
Stage 2    

5:00 p.m: What’s In Our Tool Box and At-Sea Repair Kit?    
Gio and Julie Cappelli
Stage 1    

5:15 p.m: Around the Americas in 2025 -2026: A 14-Month Expedition Connecting Classrooms to the Americas    
Mark Schrader
Stage 2    

6:00 p.m: Transiting the Ballard Locks: Know Before You Go and What to Expect    
Trevor MacLachlan
Stage 1    

6:15 p.m: Watermakers 101: Understanding Your Marine Watermaker Choices    
Richard Boren
Stage 2    

Sunday, February 2, 2025

10:30 a.m: Taking Care of your Outboard Motor (10:30pm- 12:30pm)
Matt Mardesich
Boat Show University    

11:00 a.m: Bluewater Cruising Life: 3 Boats, 30 Lessons Learned    
Sarah and Will Curry
Stage 1    

11:15 a.m: Exploring the West Coast of Vancouver Island via the Windward Route    
Elsie Hulsizer
Stage 2    

12:00 p.m: Docking: Two People, One Line, Any Conditions, Full Control    
Phyllis Woolwine
Stage 1    

12:00 p.m: High Impact Crabbing: Tricks, Tips and Tools of the Trade    
Paul Kim
Stage 3    

12:15 p.m: Main Sail and Material Selection    
Erica Georgaklis
Stage 2    

12:45 p.m: Mastering Navionics App to Sharpen Your Navigation Skills, Part 1 (12:45pm-2:45pm)
Linda Lewis
Boat Show University    

1:00 p.m: Preparing Your Sailboat for a Multi-Year Cruise    
Gio and Julie Cappelli
Stage 1    

1:00 p.m: Setting Up Your Boat for Successful Albacore Fishing    
Jason Takayoshi
Stage 3    

1:15 p.m: Synthetic Standing Rigging on Cruising Sailboats    
Ian Weedman/ Brion Toss Yacht Rigging
Stage 2    

2:00 p.m: Choosing and Purchasing Your Ideal Offshore Sailboat    
John Neal
Stage 1    

2:00 p.m: Top Bets for Catching Coastal Salmon    
Tommy Donlin
Stage 3    

2:15 p.m: Headsail Trim and Material Selection    
Erica Georgaklis
Stage 2    

3:00 p.m: How to Find Tuna    
Tommy Donlin
Stage 3    

3:00 p.m: Mastering Navionics App to Sharpen Your Navigation Skills, Part 2 (3:00pm – 5:00pm)
Linda Lewis
Boat Show University    

3:00 p.m: Offshore Power Management Strategies    
Gio and Julie Cappelli
Stage 1    

3:15 p.m: Building A Modern Sailboat    
Garth Wilcox
Stage 2    

4:00 p.m: Deep Water Salmon Trolling    
John Keizer
Stage 3    

4:00 p.m: Must Go Places and Hidden Gems in Desolation and Barkley Sounds    
Trevor MacLachlan
Stage 1    

4:15 p.m: Inspecting Your Rig    
Ian Weedman/ Brion Toss Yacht Rigging
Stage 2    

Monday, February 3, 2025

11:30 a.m: Women’s Day: Navionics, Engines, Working Together (11:30am – 6:00pm)
Linda Lewis Margaret Pommert
Boat Show University    

12:00 p.m: Becoming A Better Sailor    
Wendy Hinman
Stage 1    

12:00 p.m: Galley Essentials with Julie    
Gio and Julie Cappelli
Stage 3    

12:15 p.m: It’s Your Trip, Too!    
Elizabeth Brown- Shaw
Stage 2    

1:00 p.m: Becoming A Better Sailor (cont.)    
Wendy Hinman
Stage 1    

1:00 p.m: Lingcod 101    
Joe Pyburn
Stage 3    

1:15 p.m: Bluewater Sailing Inventory    
Erica Georgaklis
Stage 2    

2:00 p.m: Anchoring Made Easy    
Carolyn "Ace" Spragg
Stage 1    

2:00 p.m: Dungeness Crabbing Curriculum    
Thomas Nelson
Stage 3    

2:15 p.m: NW Cruising for Newbies    
Elsie Hulsizer
Stage 2    

3:00 p.m: Live Bait Tuna    
Tommy Donlin
Stage 3    

3:00 p.m: Top Tips From a Marine Mechanic    
Meredith Anderson
Stage 1    

3:15 p.m: Inflatable Life Jacket Maintenance Workshop    
Lili Colby
Stage 2    

4:00 p.m: Inspirational Panel: NW Women in Boating    
Cara Kuhlman Vivian Strolis and Marilyn Michael NW Women in Boating Panel Sandy Lam Christine Smith Andree Hurley
Stage 1    

4:00 p.m: Top Bets for Catching Coastal Salmon    
Tommy Donlin
Stage 3    

4:15 p.m: Navigating Wellness While Cruising: A Holistic Approach to Thriving on the Water    
Renee Evans
Stage 2    

5:00 p.m: Inspirational Panel: NW Women in Boating (cont.)    
Cara Kuhlman Vivian Strolis and Marilyn Michael NW Women in Boating Panel Sandy Lam Christine Smith Andree Hurley
Stage 1    

5:15 p.m: Engine Inspections and Surveys    
Meredith Anderson
Stage 2    

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

11:30 a.m: Introduction to Offshore Sailing (11:30am – 6:00pm)
John Neal
Boat Show University    

12:00 p.m: Before You Set Sail: Insider Conversations with Marine Trade Experts    
Erica Georgaklis Lisa Vizzini
Stage 1    

12:15 p.m: Navigation Tips from a Full Time Cruiser    
Dave Rowe Jeff Foulk
Stage 2    

1:00 p.m: Before You Set Sail: Insider Conversations with Marine Trade Experts (cont.)    
Erica Georgaklis Lisa Vizzini
Stage 1    

1:00 p.m: Dirty Downrigger Tricks    
Thomas Nelson
Stage 3    

1:15 p.m: Pacific NW Marine Weather    
Phyllis Woolwine
Stage 2    

2:00 p.m: Cruising off the Beaten Track in Alaska    
Elsie Hulsizer
Stage 1    

2:00 p.m: Lingcod 101    
Joe Pyburn
Stage 3    

2:15 p.m: Modern Crew Overboard Rescue    
Margaret Pommert
Stage 2    

3:00 p.m: Saltwater Structure Strategies    
Thomas Nelson
Stage 3    

3:00 p.m: Solar Power for Your Boat    
Mike Reese
Stage 1    

3:15 p.m: Navigating Wellness While Cruising: A Holistic Approach to Thriving on the Water    
Renee Evans
Stage 2    

4:00 p.m: Catching Large Halibut and Lingcod    
Tommy Donlin
Stage 3    

4:00 p.m: Secrets of Successful Cruising    
Gio and Julie Cappelli
Stage 1    

4:15 p.m: NW Cruising in a Catamaran or Trimaran    
Margaret Pommert
Stage 2    

5:00 p.m: Running Your Boat with CONFIDENCE: Let’s Relax and Have Fun!    
Trevor MacLachlan
Stage 1    

5:15 p.m: Choosing the Right Marine Canvas for Your Boat    
Mike Reese
Stage 2    

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

11:30 a.m: Heating Systems: Selecting the Best System for Your Boat (11:30am – 1:30pm)
Mike Reese
Boat Show University    

12:00 p.m: Chart plotters, Apps or Both?    
Dave Rowe Jeff Foulk
Stage 1    

12:15 p.m: Below the Surface: Uncovering Seattle’s Modern Maritime Community Along the Shores of Lake Union    
Cara Kuhlman
Stage 2    

1:00 p.m: Dirty Downrigger Tricks    
Thomas Nelson
Stage 3    

1:00 p.m: Shorthanded Sailing Techniques    
John Neal
Stage 1    

1:15 p.m: Know Before You Go: Using Networked Ocean Observing Data to Plan a Safe Trip    
Rachel Wold
Stage 2    

1:45 p.m: Solar: Design and Installations (1:45pm – 3:45pm)
Mike Reese
Boat Show University    

2:00 p.m: Puget Sound Bait    
Joe Pyburn
Stage 3    

2:00 p.m: Storm Avoidance and Survival Tactics    
John Neal
Stage 1    

2:15 p.m: Engine Inspections and Surveys    
Meredith Anderson
Stage 2    

3:00 p.m: Boating Without Owning: All About Boat Clubs    
Eric Rhyne
Stage 1    

3:00 p.m: Dungeness Crabbing Curriculum    
Thomas Nelson
Stage 3    

3:15 p.m: Benefits and Pitfalls of Ceramic Coating Boats    
Kevin VanderHeyden
Stage 2    

4:00 p.m: Straits Halibut: How and Where    
Joe Pyburn
Stage 3    

4:00 p.m: Tides and Currents: Science and Survival (4:00pm – 6:00pm)
Phyllis Woolwine
Boat Show University Stage

4:00 p.m: Unlocking Spinnakers: What is Best and Most Reliable for You    
Chuck Skewes
Stage 1    

4:15 p.m: Top Tips From a Marine Mechanic    
Meredith Anderson
Stage 2    

5:00 p.m: Going from Monohull to Catamaran: The Surprises Nobody Talks About!    
Ken Parker
Stage 1    

5:15 p.m: How to Use Auto Routing for Trip Planning    
Dave Rowe Jeff Foulk
Stage 2    

Thursday, February 6, 2025

11:30 a.m: Knothing But Knots (11:30am – 1:30pm)
Phyllis Woolwine
Boat Show University Stage    

1:00 p.m: Dungeness Crabbing Curriculum    
Thomas Nelson
Stage 3    

1:00 p.m: How to Sail to New Zealand and Back: 5 Easy Steps    
Joy Archer and Harry Pattison
Stage 1    

1:15 p.m: Experience the Magic of Haida Gwaii    
Ken Parker
Stage 2    

1:45 p.m: Navigating the New Charting Environment: Best Practices for Paper and Electronic Charts (1:45pm – 3:45pm)
Phyllis Woolwine
Boat Show University Stage    

2:00 p.m: Getting Your Boat Ready for the Season    
Mike Reese
Stage 1    

2:00 p.m: Mooching the Puget Sound    
Justin Wong
Stage 3    

2:00 p.m: Puget Sound Bait    
Joe Pyburn
Stage 3    

3:00 p.m: Forecast Updates: National Weather Service Coastal Waters    
Logan Howard Matthew Cullen Samantha Borth
Stage 1    

3:00 p.m: Successful Puget Sound Shrimping    
Thomas Nelson
Stage 3    

3:15 p.m: Unlocking Cruising to Mexico    
Chuck Skewes
Stage 2    

4:00 p.m: Marine Weather: Making the Go/No-Go Decision (4:00pm – 6:00pm)
Mark Bunzel
Boat Show University    

4:00 p.m: Straits Halibut: How and Where    
Joe Pyburn
Stage 3    

4:00 p.m: Taking the Plunge: Why a New Generation Got Into the Business of Boats    
Cara Kuhlman
Stage 1    

4:15 p.m: Best Practices for Staying Connected to the Internet While Cruising    
Doug Miller
Stage 2    

5:00 p.m: Taking the Plunge: Why a New Generation Got Into the Business of Boats (cont.)    
Cara Kuhlman
Stage 1    

5:15 p.m: Adventure Close to Home: Circumnavigating the Olympic Peninsula by Rowboat    
Jordan Hanssen
Stage 2    

Friday, February 7, 2025

10:30 a.m: Marine Electrical Design and Installations (10:30am – 5:00pm)
Michael Beemer Nigel Calder
Boat Show University    

12:00 p.m: Anchoring Made Easy    
Carolyn "Ace" Spragg
Stage 1    

12:00 p.m: High Impact Crabbing: Tricks, Tips and Tools of the Trade    
Paul Kim
Stage 3    

12:15 p.m: Heavy Weather Tactics: Using Para Anchors and Storm Drogues    
Zack Smith
Stage 2    

1:00 p.m: No Impact DockingMastering Advanced Docking: Prop Walk and Spring Lines for Tight Spots and Gusty ConditionsNo Impact Docking    
Carolyn "Ace" Spragg
Stage 1    

1:00 p.m: Sockeye Fishing at Baker Lake and Lake Wenatchee    
Tyler Shaul
Stage 3    

1:15 p.m: Benefits and Pitfalls of Ceramic Coating Boats    
Kevin VanderHeyden
Stage 2    

2:00 p.m: Cruising the Inside Passage through BC to Alaska    
Wendy Hinman
Stage 1    

2:00 p.m: Mooching the Puget Sound    
Justin Wong
Stage 3    

2:15 p.m: How to Sail to New Zealand and Back: 5 Easy Steps    
Joy Archer and Harry Pattison
Stage 2    

3:00 p.m: Managing Your Boat’s Aging Electrical System    
Mike Reese
Stage 1    

3:00 p.m: Navigating Rivers by Jet Boat    
Tyler Shaul
Stage 3    

3:15 p.m: Six Months on a Run Runner: Sailing Cargo in the Modern Era    
Jordan Hanssen
Stage 2    

4:00 p.m: Around the Americas in 2025 -2026: A 14-Month Expedition Connecting Classrooms to the Americas    
Mark Schrader
Stage 1    

4:00 p.m: Downrigger Fishing the Puget Sound and Ocean    
John Keizer
Stage 3    

4:15 p.m: Transiting the Ballard Locks: Know Before You Go and What to Expect    
Trevor MacLachlan
Stage 2    

Saturday, February 8, 2025

10:30 a.m: Marine Diesel Engines (10:30am – 5:00pm)
Matt Mardesich Michael Beemer
Boat Show University Stage

11:00 a.m: Solar Power for Your Boat    
Mike Reese
Stage 1    

11:15 a.m: Living without Refrigeration    
Wendy Hinman
Stage 2    

12:00 p.m: Experience the Magic of Haida Gwaii    
Ken Parker
Stage 1    

12:15 p.m: Building a Modern Wooden Boat    
Garth Wilcox Wendy Hinman
Stage 2    

1:00 p.m: Challenges and Fun of Cruising SE Alaska    
Elsie Hulsizer
Stage 1    

1:00 p.m: Navigating Rivers by Drift Boat    
Tyler Shaul
Stage 3    

1:15 p.m: Galley Essentials with Julie    
Gio and Julie Cappelli
Stage 2    

2:00 p.m: How to Manage a Twin Engine Boat    
Linda Lewis
Stage 1    

2:00 p.m: Squid Jigging in Seattle: What You Need to Know to Be Successful on the Water    
Paul Kim
Stage 3    

3:00 p.m: Fishing for Coho in Fresh Water    
Tyler Shaul
Stage 3    

3:00 p.m: Insiders Guide to Buying Your Next Boat: Ask the Experts    
Mike Reese
Stage 1    

3:15 p.m: Top Tips From a Marine Mechanic    
Meredith Anderson
Stage 2    

4:00 p.m: Insiders Guide to Buying Your Next Boat: Ask the Experts (cont.)    
Mike Reese
Stage 1    

4:15 p.m: Rowing Across the North Atlantic: New York to England    
Jordan Hanssen
Stage 2    

5:15 p.m: Rowing Across the Atlantic: Capsize!    
Jordan Hanssen
Stage 2

Date: January 31 - February 8, 2025

Hours:

Friday (1/31): 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday (2/1): 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday (2/2): 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday (2/3): 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday (2/4): 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday (2/5): 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday (2/6): 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday (2/7): 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday (2/8): 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Location:

Lumen Field Event Center
800 Occidental Avenue
Seattle, WA 98134

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