As ‘Duck Dodge’ sailing race turns 50, hundreds turn out for tropical-themed event on Lake Union

Duck Dodge runs throughout the summer and often has its final event on the first Tuesday of September.

SEATTLE — Seattle has one of the highest numbers of recreational boats per capita of anywhere in the United States, and that was on full display Tuesday night on Lake Union.

A sailing race called Duck Dodge has been a staple on the lake since 1974; this year, sailors are celebrating its 50th anniversary. Each Tuesday night of the summer, hundreds take to the waves on dozens of boats, and this week was no exception.

The theme this Tuesday was “Tropical Night,” and it was only

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