September 2010 Show Facts
September 2010 is the 32nd annual Boats Afloat Show
Boats by the Numbers
Hundreds of new and previously owned sail and power boats are on floating display on Lake Union. Tenders and inflatables are displayed on trailers throughout the show grounds.
Average Vessel Length
48 feet
Brands
Over 50 distinct brands of yachts including Ocean Alexander, Selene, Westport, Bayliner, Kadey Krogen, Sunseeker, American Tug, Regal, Hallberg-Rassy, Jeanneau, J-Boat, Hunter, Catalina and more.
Exhibitors
Over 50 brokers and dealers from Washington, Oregon, California, Florida and British Columbia, Canada will display their yachts. Some 30 shore side exhibitors with professional services from marine finance and insurance to yacht linens and yacht maintenance will exhibit at the show.
Attendance
Nearly 10,000 boating enthusiasts attended the Lake Union venue last year in September 2009.
Dock Space
Boating fans can explore new and previously owned boats moored alongside over 25,000 square feet of floating dock.
History of Boat Shows in Seattle
Boat shows have a long history in Seattle dating back some 60 years. Since Seattle’s first known show set sail in 1947, Seattle’s boat shows have traditionally occupied some of the most prominent venues in the Emerald City including the former Seattle Center Coliseum and Kingdome, Qwest Field Convention Center, Shilshole Bay Marina and Chandler’s Cove on South Lake Union.
In its 32nd year, the Lake Union Boats Afloat Show is the largest floating boat show on the west coast. Over 300 major boat shows world-wide are tracked by the National Marine Manufacturers Association.
Attractions at the Boats Afloat Show
Around the America’s Ocean Watch will be on display after completing it’s voyage of over a year and landing in Seattle, WA. The mission of inspiring, educating, and engaging citizens of the Americas to protect our fragile oceans began on May 31st on the 64 foot steel cutter designed boat that was laid out for extensive long-range voyaging and expedition style sailing. ATA seeks to raise awareness of ocean health issues such as polar ice melt, coral reef health and ocean acidification. Meet with the scientists and crew that made this voyage possible and inspired people all around the Americas.