Boating, Lake Union →

May 28, 2016

Water.

Seattle is surrounded by water. The glorious skyline glistens across Elliott Bay and Puget Sound. Fresh water lakes, flowing streams and rivers abound. Water is life to indigenous peoples that have lived in the region for thousands of years, providing sustenance, such as in the plethora of sacred salmon that comes from waters of the Pacific Northwest. Additionally, the region's rivers and lakes served as transportation routes for the Native Americans.

Seattle Yacht Club

May 27, 2016

May is the month when boating season officially begins in Seattle. The celebration is called Opening Day.

This year's festivities were kicked off on a beautiful, sunny Saturday on May 7 with the Windermere Cup Regatta through the Montlake Cut. The spectacular weather was a perfect for opening day.

Opening Day for boating is a Seattle thing.

Opening Day Flags

May 26, 2016

Opening Day 2016. The pomp and circumstance begins at 8:35 am sharp as the 1st Corps Army Band Brass Quintet begins to play. Marching to the tune of the band, Past Admirals and Amiralettes form an honor guard. Commodores from all visiting yacht clubs, parade judges, and visiting VIPs fill the neatly coiffed grounds. The flags of the United States and Canada are raised while their respective National Anthems are played. In addition to the country flags, the burgees of the visiting yacht clubs are raised. A colorful array of cloth.