{"id":607,"date":"2013-10-17T12:34:58","date_gmt":"2013-10-17T16:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nboat.wpengine.com\/?p=607"},"modified":"2016-06-22T13:41:14","modified_gmt":"2016-06-22T17:41:14","slug":"sailgating-boating-tailgating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nboa.largeinc.com\/blog\/sailgating-boating-tailgating.html","title":{"rendered":"Sailgating = Boating + Tailgating"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fall weather, football, baseball, hotdogs, grilling\u2026what does this all have to do with your boat?\u00a0 Tailgating prior to your favorite sporting event is no longer limited to the back of an SUV or a pop up tent.\u00a0 Sports fanatics are taking to the water!\u00a0 Stadiums around the country are attracting a new breed of fan\u2026.the sailgator.<\/p>\n<p>Sailgating, also known as boatgating, stern-gating or transom-gating, over the past few years has become a remarkable avenue for boaters to take advantage of their pre-game traditions from the comfort and convenience of their boat.\u00a0 Game day commences with relaxing on the water, which makes you wonder why you ever sat in pre-game traffic.<\/p>\n<p>One of the many benefits of sailgating includes a more relaxing game day.\u00a0 You don\u2019t have to lug around your cooler or grill \u2013 they\u2019re easily accessible right from your boat.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a list of sailgating friendly stadiums\u2026<\/p>\n<p><b>AT&amp;T Park (San Francisco, Calif.)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>One of the most scenic stadiums, AT&amp;T Park is located right on the San Francisco Bay with a plethora of boating options available nearby.\u00a0 Countless home runs have made a \u201csplash\u201d into the Bay.\u00a0 Sailgating options are available at South Beach Harbor.\u00a0 You can even see the scoreboard and replay screens from your boat in McCovey Cove. \u00a0<i>More information<\/i>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/southbeachharbor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>SouthBeachHarbor.com<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Citi Field (New York, N.Y.)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Who wants to be stuck on the subway on game day?\u00a0 Get on a boat and leisurely float past the Statue of Liberty, taking in the Manhattan skyline.\u00a0 Docking is available at the World Fair\u2019s Marina, only a short jaunt from the stadium.\u00a0 Tennis sailgators can cheer on the U.S. Open on the water too! \u00a0<i>More information:<\/i>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/nycgovparks.org\/facilities\/marinas\/13\" target=\"_blank\"><b>NYCGovParks.org<\/b><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<b>718-478-0480<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>EverBank Field (Jacksonville, Fla.)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b>Floridians are fortunate to have ideal boating weather most of the year.\u00a0 Game day from the water is a sight to see!\u00a0 The rumble of the stadium cheers can be heard throughout the Metropolitan Park Marina on the St. Johns River, which is walking distance from the stadium.\u00a0 Eighty slips, accommodating boats up to 80 feet long, are offered.\u00a0 This is also the park that hosts the annual Gator Bowl, as well as the battle between the University of Florida and the Georgia Bulldogs.\u00a0 <i>More information:<\/i>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.coj.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>COJ.com<\/b><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<b>904-355-4857<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>Heinz Field (Pittsburgh, Penn.)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Although this stadium does not offer 57 varieties like its namesake, it is located on the banks of Pittsburgh\u2019s three famous rivers \u2013 Monongahela, Ohio and Allegheny.\u00a0 Many diehard fans arrive several days in advance to obtain prime docking and mooring spots along the Allegheny\u2019s North Shore.\u00a0\u00a0 <i>More information:<\/i>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.boatlocal.com\/Pittsburgh\" target=\"_blank\"><b>BoatLocal.com\/Pittsburgh<\/b><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<b>412 -355-7980<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>Husky Stadium (Seattle, Wash.)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Husky fans can arrive by boat, moor in Lake Washington, and climb aboard the shuttle boat to the University of Washington Stadium.\u00a0 Game day scenery includes the pristine Cascades and serene Lake Washington.\u00a0 It has been a longstanding tradition for Husky fans to arrive at the stadium via boat and the renovations have kept that tradition intact.\u00a0 <i>More information:<\/i>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.huskystadium.com\/2013-game-day\/transportation\" target=\"_blank\"><b>HuskyStadium.com<\/b><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<b>206-543-4895<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>Nationals Park (Washington, D.C.)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b>Gangplank Marina offers over 300 slips in the protected waters of the Potomac River\u2019s Washington Channel, allowing baseball fans an ideal spot for sailgating.\u00a0 When the pre-game festivities are completed at the marina, simply hop on a water taxi, which makes drops at the Diamond Teague Park, the closest location to the ballpark.\u00a0 <i>More information:\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gangplank.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>GangPlank.com<\/b><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<b>202-554-5000<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><b>Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, Tenn.)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b>The VOL Navy Boaters Association takes sailgating to a new level!\u00a0 They are an infamous group of football and boating connoisseurs who arrive by boat to cheer on the Tennessee Volunteers football team.\u00a0 On the bank of the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Volunteer Landing is a three-mile riverwalk that is home to a visitor center, full-service marina and plenty of good restaurants.\u00a0 It wouldn\u2019t be surprising to hear \u201cRocky Top\u201d amidst the sea of orange and white.\u00a0 <i>More information:<\/i>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.themarinas.net\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>TheMarinas.net<\/b><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<b>865-633-5004<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Why not enjoy the best of both worlds \u2013 sports and boating.\u00a0 Start sailgating today!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a 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