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The ‘Dawg Boat’ kicks off the season of sailgating

Sketched Aug. 31, 2019

A Husky flag and purple and gold balloons decorate the “Goodtime II” this morning at Fishermen’s Terminal. You can guess who is about to board: college-football fans on their way to Husky Stadium for the first game of the season.

The beer-fueled “Dawg Boat” cruise, hosted by Chinook’s at Salmon Bay, is a Seattle tradition dating back to 1990, soon after the restaurant opened. It’s not the only tour boat to the stadium (Ivars’ hosts one, too) but Chinook’s prides itself on attracting the most loyal and family-friendly crowd.