2026 Rob Hamilton Lighted Boat Parade

The Port Ludlow Marina and Port Ludlow Yacht Club are again sponsoring the Rob Hamilton Lighted Boat Parade in Port Ludlow Bay. This holiday tradition was begun years ago by the Yacht Club and suspended for a time. It re-emerged during the last decade largely due to the enthusiasm and efforts of Rob Hamilton, an active Yacht Club member, and to the club’s partnership with the Port Ludlow Marina.

This year’s parade, on Friday, December 18, (weather permitting) will be preceded at 3:30 p.m.by festivities at the Marina grounds, including a bonfire, holiday cookies and a visit from Santa Claus. He will be there for an hour. Bring the kids and a camera. And a flashlight!

At 5:00 p.m., move to the Totem Pole at Burner Point for the best viewing of decorated boats as they enter the bay. The boats are scheduled to form up between 5:15 and 5:20 p.m. to begin their tour. They will first pass the North Bay Condos and reach the inner bay at around 6:00 p.m.  Between 6:10 and 6:30 p.m. the flotilla will pass the south beach shoreline of Ludlow Bay before they reach the north bay outside Burner Point. Weather permitting, between 6:30 and 7:15 p.m. they will continue the parade past the Inn and condos to Snake Rock, then back to the marina.

If you intend to be a participant, sign up to enter your boat at the marina office. The parade is not restricted to yacht club members. Anyone who has decorated their boat and wants to join in may participate. Tom Satre (907-209-3560) will coordinate the boat lineup and route for the parade.