World's Largest Tug Boat Race 2014

Held yearly during Seattle's Maritime Festival is the world's largest tug boat race.
After spending nearly an hour just to get into Seattle with the construction and bad drivers, this year's Tug Boat race left me wondering why did I bother and you'll see what was different compared to previous year's Tug Races if you watch my video from 2013: • World's Largest Tug Bo...
I'm guessing with the cruise ship refueling near the previous finish line caused the rerouting of the race, but this left most viewers without a way to see the race at all! Hopefully next year there'll be a bit more planning involved rather than only being able to witness the race through loud speakers.
Fortunately I was able to find a spot away from the whole festival so I could see the boats. Hope you enjoy the action I was able to capture! =)
Filmed: May 10, 2014 Elliott Bay in Seattle, WA USA.

[@JonathanTuom]

Sweet video, we used to have tugboat races on the Columbia River during the "Rainier Days", but I have not heard of any races taking place in the last couple of years. This was a real treat to watch. Thanks for posting. John

[@OwnsGermany]

Thanks John! Let me know if that happens again, might make the trip down that way.

[@JonathanTuom]

Josh, Sounds like a deal I will let you know if the tugboat races happen. John

[@prakashmachhi5907]

Tugs are made for heavy duty work but it is so cool

[@rocknroller92]

Very cool, I didn't even know about this :D Thanks for sharing!

[@brianroberts815]

This would be fun.

[@skbenergy]

very interesting :) !!!!!

[@OwnsGermany]

You need something like this down in the tropics!

[@skbenergy]

***** lol ha ha :)

[@robertetchell7804]

i use to go to that for many years from 1995 -2001 who won that race

[@floydseaton8197]

I expected a lot more black smoke, trading paint, maybe a few spin-outs.

[@seikibrian8641]

So three boats from Western Towboat, and not a single boat sporting Foss Green? How sad.

[@BeamerTheFox]

legend has it, the tide rose 3 foot on that river that day.