Seattle Boat Show Fishing, Boating Seminars Set To Grow To 150 For 2025 Event

THE FOLLOWING IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE SEATTLE BOAT SHOW

Boating enthusiasts have more to explore than ever at the 2025 Seattle Boat Show, now featuring 150 free seminars on boating and fishing, up from 125 in 2024. With sessions on safety, technology, cruising, fishing and an expanded panel series, this year’s show promises something for everyone ready to level up their nautical knowledge. More in-depth boating courses for a fee are also available through Boat Show University.

This year’s show promises to be a must-visit event, whether you’re looking to deepen your skills, explore the latest innovations or shop for the boat of your dreams from among the hundreds on display. From Jan. 31 through Feb.8, 2025, join us indoors at Lumen Field Event Center or on the water at the Port of Seattle’s Bell Harbor Marina.

New and Notable Seminars for 2025

This year’s new seminars include essential skills and exciting adventures. Whether you’re looking to learn how to catch your first salmon, switch from a monohull to a catamaran, or discover must-go places and hidden gems in the Salish Sea, there’s a seminar for you. Here’s a sneak peek:

●      Telehealth to the Rescue: Solutions for Mariners

●      Experience the Magic of Haida Gwaii

●      Crossing Oceans: Gear & Guidance

●      Navigating Rivers by Drift Boat

●      How Electric Can Beat Gas for Power, Range & Cost

●      Fishing for Coho in Freshwater

●      Modern Crew Overboard Rescue

●      Around the America’s in 2025 -2026: A 14-Month Expedition Connecting Classrooms to the Americas

●      Transiting the Ballard Locks: Know Before You Go and What to Expect

●      How to Sail to New Zealand & Back: 5 Easy Steps

●      And much more…

Seven New Panel Discussions – More Opportunities to Learn from the Experts

Our popular 2-hour panels spark lively conversations and provide expert advice and a range of viewpoints. For 2025, we’ve increased the number of panel discussions from four to seven. Panels include:

●      Insider’s Guide to Buying Your Next Boat

●      Expert Fishing Panel: Tips & Tactics from the Locals

●      NW Women in Boating

●      Becoming a Better Sailor

●      Taking the Plunge: Why a New Generation Got into the Business of Boats

Boat Show University (BSU)

For those looking for more in-depth learning, Boat Show University, organized by Waggoner Media, offers 18 courses for a fee, covering advanced cruising topics for the Pacific Northwest cruiser. Attendees can choose between 2-hour and 6-hour classes on a range of technical and advanced topics such as offshore cruising, electrical system design, marine weather for the go or no-go decision, first-aid at sea, all the key cruising areas north of Seattle and more. Classes fill up quickly every year so interested parties are encouraged to look at the schedule and sign up early.

BSU classes require a separate ticket, available online only, and include show admission and a Tunnel Club drink coupon for one of three BSU receptions in the Tunnel Club.

Check out  www.SeattleBoatShow.com for the full schedule of free boating and fishing seminars and BSU classes. It is sortable by keywords, seminar and class descriptions, and presenter biographies.

Tickets:   On sale NOW 

Adult Ticket – $20.00

9-Day Pass – $40.00

Kids 17 & Under – Free

Boat Show University – classes are available for purchase online only.

●      2-hour class – $49. Includes admission to one (1) selected 2-hour BSU Class, same-day Adult Admission ticket and one (1) Tunnel Club drink voucher.

●      6-Hour class- $175. Includes admission to one (1) selected 6-hour BSU Class, same-day Adult Admission ticket