REMINDER/Top Global Sailor, SailFest Northwest and New Boat Introductions from Northwest Builders at Lake Union Boats Afloat Show, Wednesday Through Sunday.

City Desks/Assignment Desks

REMINDER...for Sept. 10-14

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 10, 2003

WHAT: Over 200 new and pre-owned boats and the first annual SailFest Northwest--showcasing the region's biggest fleet of "for sale" sailboats and continuous free seminars by top speakers.

WHEN: Wednesday, September 10 through Sunday, September 14

WHERE: Chandler's Cove (South Lake Union), Seattle 

VISUALS & INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:

-- SailFest Northwest, featuring over 60 sailboats in Sailboat

row and Sail America's "Discover Sailing Pavilion," with

on-going free "how-to" and adventure seminars.

-- The big line-up of speakers includes Bruce Schwab, who

recently completed the "Around Alone" race by circumnavigating

the globe aboard the Ocean Planet.

-- Boaters have an opportunity "test drive" some of the boats on

display in demonstration rides.

-- Several new boat introductions and a variety of cruisers,

trawlers, fishing models, high-end runabouts and other

offerings, displays of classic pre-owned vessels and upscale

smaller boats geared for day sailing, cruising and fishing.

HOURS & ADMISSION:

Hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays; 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends. Tickets are $10.00 (adult single day) or $20.00 (adult multi-day) and $5.00 for youth 12 to 17 years of age. Children under 12 years of age are admitted free with an adult.

INFORMATION: Visit www.boatsafloatshow.com, or call 206/748-0012