Seattle Boat Show Goings-on

The Seattle Boat Show, which starts today on Lake Union and in the CenturyLink Center, will be the hub for a host of goings-on over the next week, starting with this evening’s Uncorked. Nine wine-tasting stations will be set up throughout the indoor location from 5 to 9 p.m.

Among the numerous seminars that are free with show admission will be this weekend’s presentations by Andy Turpin, Latitude 38’s managing editor. On both Saturday and Sunday, ‘Baja Ha-Ha How-To’ will be held at 2 p.m., and ‘Cruising Tahiti and the Pacific Puddle Jump’ at 3 p.m.

This weekend and next, the show will attempt to set two Guinness World Records: for the Largest Display of Origami Fish and the Largest Knot Tying Lesson. Origami instruction for all ages and skill levels will be available this Saturday and Sunday and next Saturday, February 4, 10:30-4 p.m. The knot-tying lesson will be on Sunday, January 29, at 9:30 a.m. Show admission will be free to the first 500 participants that day.

On Monday, January 30, 9-11 a.m., the Marine Career Fair will gather 400+ job opportunities in one place. More than 30 businesses will be on hand, as well as the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding and Seattle Central College. Career Fair attendees will be admitted to the boat show for free that day.

Among Boat Show University seminars will be Preparing for and Surviving the Race to Alaska (R2AK) on Thursday, February 2, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. BSU courses charge a fee and require advance registration.

Next Friday, the 3rd, 5-9 p.m., showgoers can taste artisanal brews from eight breweries and one cidery during Sails & Ales, the craft-beer night.

There might be a few boats to look at too.

For details on all of the above and more, see www.seattleboatshow.com.