TrawlerFest Seattle 2019

For the second location change in three years, this year – Trawlerfest Seattle 2019-  is taking over Bell Harbor.

Trawlerfest is PassageMaker’s stand-alone series of boat shows designed for cruising enthusiasts. Strategically located in key cruising regions nationwide, Trawler Fests feature an impressive in-water selection of new and pre-owned cruising powerboats, the latest in marine gear and services, and first-class education & demonstrations.

Trawlerfest is more than a boat show; it’s where industry, education and community come together in an intimate, rendezvous atmosphere. TrawlerFest is an experience you simply won’t want to miss!

We will have two yachts on display for the Trawlerfest Seattle 2019.

57′ NORDHAVN TRAWLER 1998

Trawlerfest Special Price Reduction – $995,000

40′ ALBIN SEA CUTTER 2006

Offered for $249,000

Bell Harbor is a great marina for the in-water show for a many reasons.

The location is just a few minutes’ walk from a hotel conference center to house the seminars, which is a compact and high quality venue. There is also easy access to lodging and transportation networks, specifically SeaTac airport. Not to mention, being in the heart of downtown Seattle, guests and attendees have the opportunity to explore all sorts of fun activities and world-class restaurants.

So prepare to attend Trawlerfest Seattle 2019, to get a year’s worth of trawler exposure. This is a dedicated time to gather together, learn and have fun during a very hands on and seminar-focused event.

Some of the seminars include:

Old-School Navigation
With Robert Reeder
How do I get home when my GPS fails? Robert Reeder, who teaches coastal piloting and terrestrial navigation, will discuss how to get home when the ship’s GPS fails. He teaches using an integrated approach that includes simple and inexpensive tools, paper charts, electronic charts and radar. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Reeder continued his career on tankers, container ships, tugboats and other commercial craft. He has a 1,600-ton master’s license and presently works on Seattle-area passenger ferries.

Circumnavigating Vancouver Island
With the Slowboat Team: Laura Domela, Sam Landsman & Kevin Morris
Explore the West Coast of Vancouver Island with Slowboat! This seminar will cover cruising the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Including the best destinations and times of year, and how to avoid getting beaten up! Landsman is former managing editor of the Waggoner Cruising Guide, and lives aboard his 37-foot Nordic Tug Safe Harbour. Domela is a professional photographer and writer and is usually at the helm of the Nordic Tug Airship, and Morris is an entrepreneur, engineer, writer, pilot and deck-hand, and travels with Laura aboard Airship.

LIST OF ALL SEMINARS

General admission is included for the day of the boat show with all seminar purchases. If you are attending a seminar on Tuesday or Wednesday, please reference that seminar and bring your name badge for general admission to the show.

 

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

 

If you have any questions about our listings or Trawlerfest – please feel free to give us a call!