Bell Street Pier Classic Rendezvous

2010 Rendezvous -- June 19-20

 The Pacific Northwest Fleet of the Classic Yacht Association in conjunction with the Port of Seattle will once again sponsor the Bell Street Pier Classic Rendezvous as part of the Seattle Waterfront Classic Weekend, June 19 and 20 at Pier 66 on Seattle's downtown waterfront.  Over forty classic wooden vessels, many of them built prior to World War II, will welcome visitors throughout this Father's Day weekend.  This event represents the largest gathering of classic yachts on the west coast.  The yachts will be joined by dozens of classic automobiles that will be on display on the pier. Admission to all show sites is complimentary.

This year the Bell Street Pier Classic Rendezvous will again highlight a Marque Class of yachts - this year we will feature: "Bridge Deck Cruisers", a general style of boat covering a variety of builders and designers.

On Friday June 18th, 2010 the classic yachts will participate in a Sail-In parade along the waterfront prior to their arrival at Bell Harbor at 6 pm.  An excellent view of the yacht parade will be available from Myrtle Edwards Park or from any of the downtown piers between 5 and 6 pm.  

The public is invited to the Bell Harbor Marina docks to view the classics on Saturday the 19th from 10 am to 5 pm, and on Sunday the 20th from 10 am to 4 pm.  Many of the boats will be available for boarding, and guests are asked to wear soft-soled shoes.  Visitors will be asked to vote for their favorite yacht.  The winning boat's name will be inscribed on a permanent plaque on display at Bell Harbor.

The Classic Yacht Association was formed in 1970, dedicated to the promotion, preservation, restoration and maintenance of fine old power driven pleasure craft.  Almost 300 vessels are currently registered nationwide, with many located in the greater Puget Sound area.

Please refer to this page for ongoing updates and announcements, or for more information, please telephone Kristin or Chip Kochel at 425-467-1719.