01/31 - 02/02 - Seattle Boat Show

Mike_J":17pszqbx said:
I am thinking of trying to make this, but am trying to figure out transportation options. The Victoria Clipper is reasonable, but the times are not great. Would not arrive until 7:45 Friday (would miss the dinner) and would have to leave at 0800 on Sunday! Flights are pretty pricey... Any suggestions
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You can take the car ferry to either Twassan or Port Angeles and drive down. That's how I get back and forth to Victoria.
 
There is also the Amtrak Cascades train running between Seattle and Vancouver and other points also (see http://www.amtrak.com/cascades-train). I have not looked at the schedule dates or times to see if such a trip, using this option, would be feasible.

I believe Barry & Patty (Colobear) have used it a few times so perhaps Barry will chip in w/ some comments on it.

Hope you can make it Mike! Would be good seeing you again sir.

Take care,
Dan & Tanya on C-Renity
 
Hello c brats. This will be are first time at the show and im looking at the hotels and it seems most are closer to south lake where the boats afloat is. Do they have shuttles from the silver cloud. The wife is saying we need a car, airport to hotel, hotel to show. looking at the new boats is nice and makes u wish u had the money but im realy looking forward to walking on boats that I might have a chance at. Im wanting to move up to a bigger boat but not a hund. Tho. Thanks for your input. Kevin
 
Sorry I had not seen your post earlier Kevin.

I don't think you really need a car and it would likely be more of a pain and expense then it would be worth due to rental costs and parking fees.

Note that the correct Silver Cloud Inn location (they have multiple locations) is the downtown "Stadium" Inn which can be seen at the website http://www.silvercloud.com/seattlestadium/.

The Boat Show is right across the street from the Silver Cloud Hotel so getting to the boat show is obviously no problem at all.

Transport from SEATAC (SEAttle/TAComa) airport to downtown is easily handled via the Link Light Rail (see the Sound Transit website at http://www.soundtransit.org/).

The SBS (Seattle Boat Show) has a shuttle from the downtown stadium portion of the show (which, as mentioned above, is right across the street from the Silver Cloud Hotel) to the "on the water" portion of the show at Lake Union.

Therefore, having a rental car would be a major pain in the neck and would not be a good option if you are only interested in attending the boat show and transport back and forth from the airport.

Take care,
Dan, Tanya, and Hannah on C-Renity
 
Kevin Dan is right you don't need a rental car. taxi or light rail from the airport to the hotel. Here in Seattle the hotel has to charge you to park the car in their garage because the city charges them for having a parking space. I know its nuts but welcome to Seattle. So you would have to rent the car and then pay 20 buck a day to park it?????

You can walk to the show and take the shuttle to the floating show. Oh there is no good parking at the floating show and what there is is 20 bucks. If it was not for the boat show I would NEVER go to seattle. NEVER.
 
+1 for shuttles and taxis. I love seattle but I'd not get a rental car if I can avoid it. Taxi and shuttles are just so much easier.

That silvercloud hotel is a reasonable walk to other great Seattle neighborhoods if you explore beyond the boat show too. Pioneer Square, Pike Place, Belltown, etc. I live about 45 minutes outside the city and i'm half tempted to get the hotel for the weekend myself!
 
I rented a car once after flying up from Sacramento to Tacoma.

The rental fees for the car for three days were more than the hotel bill for two!

And I thought I was getting a deal on the rental car! Lots of small fees and taxes add up!

I've tried all kinds of combinations over the years: flying, driving, the train, etc. Also add in the taxi, shuttle, freebe rides from fellow C-Brats, etc.

Like boats, everything is a set of compromises and more expensive than anticipated, etc.

Your individual solution will be a bunch of trade-offs, so just make it fun and enjoy it!

Joe. :teeth :thup
 
Half Share":73426ym9 said:
We were not planning on a rental car, but was wondering about the trip to the brewery. I assume there is no public transportation?
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Last year there was a bus rented for the brewery trip. haven't seen anything about that here --- yet but if it is going to happen, it should be started soon.

I missed out on the hotel last year and just did the brewery. Want to get to the SBS this year so will probably go to the hotel. Don't know about that for sure yet.

Harvey
SleepyC:moon
 
Half Share":3j7jvtux said:
We were not planning on a rental car, but was wondering about the trip to the brewery. I assume there is no public transportation?
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possibly a bus, but going that far in that direction might actually be a little bit harder. maybe a local who is staying at the hotel will be able to offer carpool. would be shame to rent a car for just the 1 30 mile trip.
 
Yes Roger and I will be renting a passager van to take everyone from the hotel to the pub. I drive it so you are taking a risk. We ask for donations to cover the cost. More detail to follow.
 
Gene & Margaret are planning to attend the SBS. We have our hotel reservations and plan to fly to Seattle. I don't see the SBS on the calendar or event signups. Looking forward to seeing everyone. It's been awhile since we've joined in on the fun.
 
Would there be any interest in having a little gathering at my hotel, the Inn at the Market, smack dab in the middle of the famous Pike Place Market, on Saturday night. I've taken the liberty to reserve our conference rooms for that evening. Perhaps the organized dinner could happen at a restaurant near the Inn (Roger)?

The most obvious mode of transportation would be taking a cab for $5 or so, straight up 1st Avenue. I wouldn't recommend light rail or bus at that time of night.

Mull it over, just throwing it out there as an option. No worries if it doesn't work out.

Btw, here's a link to our hotel, recognized by many as the best boutique hotel in the city.

http://www.innatthemarket.com
 
Jazzmanic":23jxb406 said:
Would there be any interest in having a little gathering at my hotel, the Inn at the Market, smack dab in the middle of the famous Pike Place Market, on Saturday night. I've taken the liberty to reserve our conference rooms for that evening. Perhaps the organized dinner could happen at a restaurant near the Inn (Roger)?

The most obvious mode of transportation would be taking a cab for $5 or so, straight up 1st Avenue. I wouldn't recommend light rail or bus at that time of night.

Mull it over, just throwing it out there as an option. No worries if it doesn't work out.

Btw, here's a link to our hotel, recognized by many as the best boutique hotel in the city.

http://www.innatthemarket.com
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I love that location. Christina and I might be more apt for a downtown after party. There is also the pike brewery next door.
 
Jazzmanic":2muot5ev said:
Would there be any interest in having a little gathering at my hotel, the Inn at the Market, smack dab in the middle of the famous Pike Place Market, on Saturday night. I've taken the liberty to reserve our conference rooms for that evening. Perhaps the organized dinner could happen at a restaurant near the Inn (Roger)?

The most obvious mode of transportation would be taking a cab for $5 or so, straight up 1st Avenue. I wouldn't recommend light rail or bus at that time of night.

Mull it over, just throwing it out there as an option. No worries if it doesn't work out.

Btw, here's a link to our hotel, recognized by many as the best boutique hotel in the city.

http://www.innatthemarket.com
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Peter,

That sounds like a great idea. Give me a call on my mobile (I'll send it via PM) to discuss.
 
Peter, great idea. The last few years we have came up for the Tap Room on Friday night then get a motel on the way back home. We've been to the boat show too many times, nothing there for us. That would be a good reason to stay over in Seattle. Count us in.
 
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