Large crowd expected at the NOOD Regatta

This weekend is the 2009 Sperry Top-Sider National Offshore One Design (NOOD) Regatta sponsored by the Seattle Yacht Club and the Corinthian Yacht Club at Shilshole.

This is a shot of the Whistling Swan from our buddy KJ of last week’s spring race. The weather for the NOOD Regatta is supposed to be sunnier and warmer than last weekend and organizers are expecting a large crowd. According to an email we received, the Port of Seattle has already post notices down at the docks to expect more than 200 boat entries and 500 extra people wandering around. This means that traffic could be a mess and parking will probably be at a premium both at Shilshole and at Golden Gardens. If you’re thinking of taking in the sun at Golden Gardens or want to watch the regatta, here is a schedule of the regatta events (.pdf). (Thanks Heidi for the email!)