No. 313 SeaFair 2016 on the Lake Events

ALBERT LEE APPLIANCE SEAFAIR CUP

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2016
GENESEE PARK/LAKE WASHINGTON
FRI/SAT 8 A.M.- 6 P.M., SUN 7:30 A.M.- 6 P.M.

The Unlimited Hydroplanes return to Seattle for another exciting edition of Seafair. These jet-powered marvels are quicker than ever, and as the competition showed in 2015, it's deck-to-deck competition in virtually every heat of racing. Straightaway speeds now exceed 200 mph!
The technology has enhanced, and with it, the level of competition throughout the field has improved dramatically. For the history buffs, the Allison engines of P38 fame return in the former Gold Cup winning Ed Cooper entry, sponsored in 2015 by HomeStreet Bank. This amazing hull runs speeds equal to the turbines while producing over 3,000 horsepower.

Not only is the competition tougher, but the fan experience has been greatly enriched as well. With new apps for virtually every smart phone, live streaming video from the course and cockpit is available to everyone, free of charge.

Seattle companies continue to invest in Seafair with 2015 champion Graham Trucking returning to defend their championship while Albert Lee Appliance returns as title sponsor. New boats enter the water for 2016 including the highly anticipated entry of formidable Seattle team owner Greg O'Farrell.

Seattle remains the heartbeat of Unlimited Hydroplane racing. Join us August 5-7, 2016 where the fastest race boats in the world compete on the world's most beautiful and competitive racecourse, the famed and treacherous Lake Washington!

WEEKEND ITINERARY

 

FRIDAY

9 - 10:15 a.m.: H1 Unlimited Testing
4 - 6 p.m.: H1 Unlimited Qualifying Session

SATURDAY

8:30 - 10:30 a.m.: H1 Unlimited Testing
11:35 - 11:50 a.m.: H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 1A
11:55 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.: H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 1B
4:55 - 6 p.m.: H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Testing

SUNDAY

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.: H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Testing
10:55 - 11:10 a.m.: H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 2A
11:15 - 11:30 a.m.: H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 2B
2:30 - 2:45 p.m.: H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 3A
2:50 - 3:05 p.m.: H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 3B
4:45 - 5 p.m.: H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat Finals
5:15 - 5:30 p.m.: Awards Ceremony

BOLT ON THE BLUE WATER SKI RACE

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2016
GENESEE PARK/LAKE WASHINGTON
FRI/SAT 8:30 A.M.- 6 P.M., SUN 7:30 A.M.- 6 P.M.

Bolt on the Blue, a water ski race expo presented by Overload Productions, is set to make a splash and turn some heads during Seafair Weekend 2016.

Water ski racing is a family-friendly event that’s sure to thrill Seafair’s action-loving crowd. The sport has gained popularity all over the world including in Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the United States. Elite racers reach speeds of up to 100 MPH.
Overload, together with the National Water Ski Racing Association (NWSRA) and USA Water Ski, will also host the 20th annual World Water Ski Racing Championships during Seafair 2017.

The expo, which will be held in Lake Washington, will feature top racers and boats, including former world champions Todd Haig and Katelin Wendt, and USA Water Ski Hall of Famer Martie Wells. Spectators are also encouraged to check out racing boats and powerful engines from Mercury Racing and Nordic Boats at Genesee Park.

GRAHAM TRUCKING GRAND PRIX WEST SEAFAIR CUP

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2016
GENESEE PARK/LAKE WASHINGTON
FRI/SAT 8 A.M.- 6 P.M., SUN 7:30 A.M.- 6 P.M.

WEEKEND ITINERARY

 

FRIDAY

8 - 9 a.m.: Grand Prix West Hydroplane Testing and Qualifying Session

SATURDAY

8 - 8:30 a.m.: Grand Prix West Hydroplane Testing
4:30 - 4:45 p.m.: Grand Prix West Hydroplane Heat 1

SUNDAY

8 - 8:30 a.m.: Grand Prix West Hydroplane Testing
10:35 - 10:50 a.m.: Grand Prix West Hydroplane Heat 2
3:10 - 3:25 p.m.: Grand Prix West Hydroplane Heat Finals
5:15 - 5:30 p.m.: Awards Ceremony

ABOUT GRAND PRIX WEST (GPW)

 

The Grand Prix West Hydroplane Association was formed in 2009 and promotes a homogeneous class of hydroplane racing where technology, hulls, engine packages, and drivers are comparable enough to provide close, exciting competition not only at each race but within each heat with no one Team considered the “one to beat”. GPW is an independent “club” of, and will operate in conjunction with, the American Power Boat Association. With the recent Memorandum of Agreement signed with H1 Unlimited, GPW will be racing at most if not all of the H1 events in 2015. Teams from around the country will be participating in events and exhibitions throughout the country so come on out and support the noise! Visit gpwhydroplanes.com to learn more.

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No. 270 Seattle Maritime Events May 2014

May 1st 12pm to 5 pm
First Thursday at Lake Union Park 

May 3rd
Opening Day of 2014 Boating season
Lake Union, Ship Canal, Lake Washington 

May 3rd
Opening of Cruise Season
Pier 91

May 3rd 10am to 8pm
Center for Wooden Boats Member Day 

May 7th 6pm to 9pm
Charting Practices of NOAA
Ivar's Salmon House 

May 8th 1:30pm to 3:30 pm
Fishermen's Terminal Walking Tour

May 8th 11am to 12pm
Tugboat Story Time
Lake Union Park

May 10th 11am to 5pm
Harbor Open House
Pier 66
Seattle Waterfront

May 11th 4pm to 5pm
Mother's Day Cruise on Lake Union
Virginia V, Lake Union

May 11th 11am to 5pm
Family Fun Day at Lake Union Park

May 16th 12pm to 7pm
NOAA Open House

May 16th 7pm to 10pm
Adventure: Two Years around the Pacific Ocean
Center for Wooden Boats

May 19th, 20, 21st 1pm
Behind the scenes tour of Lightship Boats
Historic Ships Wharf

May 22nd 11am to 12pm
Tugboat Story Time 11am to 12pm
Historic Ships Wharf

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No. 213 Fire Fighter Combat Challenge coms to Everett, Washington

Port of Everett
Waterfront Center
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Website: http://everettfirefighters.org/everettfirefighterscombatchallenge/

• Firefighter Challenge Schedule 2013

  Friday 8/23
  (Kid's course to run concurrent with competition)
  2:00 PM – 3:45 PM Competitor Check-In
  4:00 PM Individual and Team Competition

  Saturday 8/24
  (Kid's course to run concurrent with competition)
  9:00 AM – 10:45 AM Competitor Check-In
  11:00 AM Relay and Tandem Competition

  
  

  • The Challenge

    The SCOTT Firefighter Combat Challenge attracts hundreds of U.S. and Canadian firefighters to more than 25 competitions in North America annually and is now expanding to countries around the world, including New Zealand, Germany, Argentina, Chile, and South Africa.

    The Challenge seeks to encourage firefighter fitness and demonstrate the profession's rigors to the public. Wearing "full bunker gear" and SCOTT Air-Pak breathing apparatus, pairs of competitors race head-to-head as they simulate the physical demands of real-life firefighting by performing a linked series of five tasks including climbing a 5-story tower, hoisting, chopping, dragging hoses and rescuing a life-sized, 175 lb. "victim" as they race against themselves, their opponent and the clock.

    The competition is free to watch and spectators are encouraged. In addition to the main event and the Kid’s Combat Challenge (free), there will also be antique and modern fire engines, Fire Safety house, Kid-sized bunker gear, vendors/booths, and more-all free!

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