Music & Activities
There’s so much fun to be had at the Boats Afloat Show! Check out the Show Activity highlights below, and then scroll down to the daily schedule for a full list of live music and activities.
Show Dates and Hours:
Friday, April 25: 10am – 6pm
Saturday, April 26: 10am – 6pm
Sunday, April 27: 10am – 5pm
Free Seminars:
Enjoy complimentary seminars, daily at the Boats Afloat Show! No registration required. All seminars are free and are located indoors at the Waterways Cruises event space at the Boats Afloat Show.
Emerald City Tiki Boat:
Escape to a tropical paradise – right here on Lake Union! On Saturday, April 26th, the Emerald City Tiki Boat will be onsite at the Boats Afloat Show, offering complimentary boat rides! Rides will depart at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm from inside the Boats Afloat Show. Space onboard is limited; rides are free but tickets must be obtained from the Show Information booth.
Live Music Stage: Sponsored by Ranger Tugs | Cutwater Boats | Solara Boats
There’s non-stop musical action at the Boats Afloat Show! Enjoy easy listening jams, upbeat jazz or tapping your toes to steel drums – we have something for everyone to enjoy. Scroll down for the daily music schedule.
Our music stage is proudly sponsored by Ranger Tugs | Cutwater Boats | Solara Boats
Kids’ Toy Boat Building: Presented by Center for Wooden Boats & Parr Lumber
Be sure to bring your little budding boatbuilder by The Center for Wooden Boats tent, for a fun toy boat building activity! Kids can build boats with wood and upcycled materials. Occurring Saturday and Sunday from 1pm-4pm. All supplies are courtesy of The Center for Wooden Boats and Parr Lumber.
Schedule
Friday, April 25th
Live Music: Stanley Alleyne Steel Drum
10 am – 2 pm | Music Stage
Presented by Ranger Tugs | Cutwater Boats | Solara Boats
Enjoy steel drum music from Stanley Alleyne!
Seminar: Insurance 101
11am – 12pm | Waterways Event Space
“Are You Covered? Insurance 101”
Presented by Courtney Wingard, Novamar Insurance
More Info
Thank you to Seminar Sponsor
Waterways Cruises and Events
Seminar: Marine Sanitation
1pm – 2pm | Waterways Event Space
“Marine Toilet Systems: How do They Really Work?”
Presented by Clay Peil,
Marine Sanitation and Supply
More Info
Thank you to Seminar Sponsor
Waterways Cruises and Events
Live Music: The Ranken File
2 pm – 6pm | Music Stage
Presented by Ranger Tugs | Cutwater Boats | Solara Boats
Enjoy classic rock hits and original songs from The Ranken File!
Saturday, April 26th
Live Music: Ballard High School Jazz Quartet
10 am – 12 pm | Music Stage
Presented by Ranger Tugs | Cutwater Boats | Solara Boats
Enjoy a lively jazz quartet from Ballard High School!
Seminar: Pacific NW Boating Destinations
11 am – 12 pm | Waterways Event Space
“10 Under-Rated and 10 Over-Rated NW Boating Destinations”
Presented by Lorena and Leonard Landon
More Info
Thank you to Seminar Sponsor
Waterways Cruises and Events
Emerald City Tiki Boat
12 pm | 1 pm | 2 pm
Enjoy a tropical-themed free boat ride aboard the Emerald City Tiki Boat, courtesy of Emerald City Cruises.
Rides are free, but space is limited and not guaranteed. Get your free ride tickets at the Show Information booth, while supplies last.
Live Music: U Family Band
12 pm – 1 pm | Music Stage
Presented by Ranger Tugs | Cutwater Boats | Solara Boats
Enjoy the talents of the Ustemchuk family’s “U Family Band” – you won’t want to miss this talented, multi-generational live band.
Kid's Toy Boat Building
1 pm – 4 pm
Bring your kids by the Kids Boatbuilding tent for a fun, hand-on activity that kids of all ages will enjoy!
Presented by Center for Wooden Boats
Lumber courtesy of Parr Lumber
Seminar: Marine Surveying
1 pm – 2 pm | Waterways Event Space
“Marine Surveying”
Presented by Rob McCandless, Surveyor
More Info
Thank you to Seminar Sponsor
Waterways Cruises and Events
Wine Tasting Pop-Up Event
Enjoy a wine tasting event at the Breakwater Bar, from 1pm-4pm, presented by The Cove. Ages 21+ only. Tasting Fee Applies
Seminar: Marine Weather
3 pm – 4 pm | Waterways Event Space
“Marine Weather: Go or No-Go”
Presented by Mark Bunzel, Waggoner Cruising Guides
More Info
Thank you to Seminar Sponsor
Waterways Cruises and Events
Live Music: Doug Rusk
1 pm– 5 pm | Music Stage
Presented by Ranger Tugs | Cutwater Boats | Solara Boats
Enjoy acoustic guitar from singer/songwriter Doug Rusk!
Sunday, April 27th
Live Music: Ballard High School Jazz Quartet
10 am – 12 pm | Music Stage
Presented by Ranger Tugs | Cutwater Boats | Solara Boats
Enjoy a lively jazz quartet from Ballard High School!
Seminar: Running Your Boat with Confidence
11 am – 12 pm | Waterways Event Space
“Running Your Boat with Confidence: Let’s Relax and Have Fun!”
Presented by Trevor MacLachlan, Seattle Seafaring
More Info
Thank you to Seminar Sponsor
Waterways Cruises and Events
Kid's Toy Boat Building
1 pm – 4 pm
Bring your kids by the Kids Boatbuilding tent for a fun, hand-on activity that kids of all ages will enjoy!
Presented by Center for Wooden Boats
Lumber courtesy of Parr Lumber
Seminar: Puget Sound Pilots
1 pm – 2 pm | Waterways Event Space
“Puget Sound Pilots: What they Wish Recreational Boaters Knew!”
Presented by Captain Sandy Benedixen Mancini
More Info
Thank you to Seminar Sponsor
Waterways Cruises and Events
Live Music: The Wednesday Club
1 pm – 5 pm | Music Stage
Presented by Ranger Tugs | Cutwater Boats | Solara Boats
The Wednesday Club is a Seattle-based jazz group specializing in swing, bossa nova, and more modern jazz tunes.
