Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 3228 SEPTEMBER 2016 • FOGHORN CONVENTION2017 The PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2017 will be returning to Seattle for a multi-day event of education, networking, and discover- ing the latest news, trends, products and services for passenger vessel op- erations. Seattle is an extremely popular destination—especially for vessel operators—as the Emerald City offers a plethora of activities, history, shops, restaurants, and unsurpassed scenic beauty to please visitors and locals alike. Convention attendees should arrive early and leave late to enjoy some of Seattle’s best features: The Seattle Waterfront Seattle’s natural deep-water harbor, Elliott Bay, teems with trade, ferry boats, luxury cruise liners, sightsee- ing tour boats and pleasure craft. C M Y CM MY CY CMY K SCA0102A Ad - Foghorn Jul2016.pdf 1 6/7/2016 4:32:54 PM Rolls-Royce Kamewa type waterjets are designed for both high speeds and high propulsive efficiency and thus meet the demand for lower fuel consumption and emissions. Add up the Rolls-Royce quality in materials, manufacture and support worldwide, and you have the ultimate combination of high speed and low life-cycle cost. Trusted to deliver excellence KA1_Prod_hor_092008 (Marine Log) www.rolls-royce.com High propulsive efficiency, low life cycle cost Manufactured in stainless steel or aluminium, Rolls-Royce waterjets type Kamewa are available in a range of sizes to suit all applications. Prime harbor views can be found on the city’s central waterfront, stretch- ing along Alaskan Way. PVA Vessel member Argosy Cruises provides sightseeing trips and dinner cruises. Tillicum Village offers a scenic boat trip to nearby Blake Island for a Northwest Coast Native American stage show. New to the city is the Seattle Great Wheel. The Seattle Waterfront also features souvenir and gift shops and an array of Northwest seafood dining. Pike Place Market One of the nation’s oldest continu- ously-operated farmer’s markets, Pike Place Market presides over a nine-acre historic district in the heart of downtown Seattle. The market features fresh fish and produce stands, arts and crafts, ethnic groceries and gift stores, vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles, international restaurants, cafes and food bars. Street musicians entertain throughout the market. The Seattle Center The legacy of the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, Seattle Center is a 74-acre urban park and home to the landmark Space Needle, where PVA convention attendees will be treated to a special visit providing an unparalleled view of the city. Chihuly Garden and Glass, Pacific Science Center, EMP Museum, Seattle Opera, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Intiman Theatre, Seattle Children’s Theatre, Children’s Museum and many other attractions are also located in Seattle Center. Learn More! Visit http://www.passengervessel. com/SitePages/maritrends.html for PVAAnnual Convention at MariTrends 2017 event information or to suggest a session topic. n 2017 PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2017 Returns to Seattle PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2017 January 29 - February 1 Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA