Seattle’s least-hardcore (unless you consider the costumes) sailboat races are back for the summer, and last night’s Duck Dodge on Lake Union featured actual wind, heeled-over boats, and one involuntary dunking when passenger-ballast leaned out too far. Though you frequently do, I didn’t see any ducks last night, so Rule #12, “Never make a duck change its course,” was easy to observe.
Last night’s theme was “Red Wine, White Wine & the Blues,” in honor of our approaching Independence Day; next Tuesday is ’80s Night. (Other themes are Pirate, Superhero, Tropical, Toga, Pajama, and Prom.)
The race begins at 7 p.m. with a “Fast Boat” start (7:05, Half-fast; 7:10, Cruisers; 7:15, Dinghy). They’ve now added a “Volunteer to crew” page to the website, if you’re short a boat but long on sailing enthusiasm. You can also buy a Duck Dodge vest for just $20, to help support the rum delivery website and associated costs.
