Opening Day for Boating Season!
The first Saturday in May is a big day in Seattle. It’s the official Opening Day for boating season! Boating in Seattle and the surrounding area has a rich history. While the first Opening Day took place over 100 years ago in 1913, people have been boating on our many lakes and up and down the Puget Sound for as long as they’ve lived here — well over 4,000 years. Sponsored by the Seattle Yacht Club, this year’s Opening Day theme is “Boating Through the Decades.” It’s a celebration of every decade since that first Opening Day in 1913. Here’s what the Seattle Yacht Club says about the theme. “When the Ballard Locks opened our waters into the Salish Sea in 1916 and the Montlake Cut opened Lake Washington to Lake Union in 1913, the boating world expanded and enriched our lives. Think about some of the changes we have faced each decade since then: the ‘20s with a boat-building boom and Prohibition; the bust of the Great Depression in the ‘30s; the war and heartache in the ‘40s; the ‘50s with the growth of the middle class and the development of devices, gadgets, and appliances that made boating more accessible; the ‘60s with increased awareness outside our community of music, cultures, and flying to the moon. Then, the decades of computers and technology that allow
us to reach beyond and explore our Salish Sea with such pleasure and ease.”
What can you expect from this year’s Opening Day? As with previous years, there will be crew races, a sailboat race, and the Grand Opening Day Boat Parade. The parade is set to take place from 12–2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 through the Montlake Cut between Portage Bay and Union Bay.
Hitting the Water
If you want to take in the revelry of Opening Day, here are two important things to consider.
It’s busy! Whether you’re a spectator or you plan on hitting the water yourself, you’ll want to arrive early. For those who want to take in the boat parade or races, there are pedestrian paths on both sides of the Montlake Cut. There isn’t a bad seat in the house. You can even watch from the Montlake Bridge! Dress for the occasion! It’s Seattle weather in May, and you may end up spending several hours outdoors, especially if you plan on watching the parade, so dress accordingly. If you want to learn more about Opening Day or find a schedule of all the events, check out SeattleYachtClub.org/web/pages/opening-day.
These vegan, gluten-free chipotle black bean burgers are so full of flavor they will knock the socks off any meat burger!
INGREDIENTS:
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2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 medium onion, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 teaspoons cumin
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 handful fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon Sriracha
1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
1–2 tablespoons olive oil
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place half the black beans, onion, and garlic in your food processor. Blend for 20–30 seconds until combined. Add chipotle, cumin, salt, cornstarch, cilantro, and Sriracha. Blend for another 10–20 seconds. 2. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Stir in oats and remaining black beans. 3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Form mixture into patties and carefully transfer to skillet. Cook for about 5–7 minutes until bottom is browned and set. Very carefully flip and cook for an additional 4–6 minutes until opposite side is browned and set as well. 4. Serve immediately, or store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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