Husky Stadium is one of the only college football venues in America you can arrive at by boat, and “sailgating” on Lake Washington is a Seattle tradition unlike anything else in college sports. With Provocatrix, a 52-foot Prestige 520 luxury motor yacht that departs from Carillon Point Marina — directly across the lake from the stadium — your group can sailgate Husky football in genuine comfort and style.
The Sailgating Tradition
On game days, hundreds of boats raft up along the cut and the shoreline of Husky Stadium, turning Lake Washington into a floating tailgate party. The University of Washington is the rare program where fans can cruise to the game, tie up steps from the gates, and walk in. From Carillon Point in Kirkland, Provocatrix is a short cruise across the lake — no stadium parking, no traffic, just a premium pregame on the water and an easy walk to kickoff.
Why Sailgate Aboard Provocatrix
Most sailgating happens on crowded runabouts. Provocatrix gives your group a heated full-glass enclosure for those crisp autumn games, a 12-speaker JL Audio system for the pregame soundtrack, an onboard grill, an espresso machine and HDTV for catching the other games. It comfortably hosts up to 12 guests, so you can bring the whole crew. Add a private chef, a mixologist or catering and your tailgate instantly outclasses every cooler-and-canopy setup on shore.
Your Game-Day Experience
We time your charter around kickoff: cruise out from Carillon Point, raft up near the stadium for the pregame, and we hold your spot so you can walk to the game and return to the yacht for the post-game celebration. Whether it is an Apple Cup showdown, a Pac-12 rival or a marquee non-conference matchup, sailgating turns a single game into an all-day event. Husky football season runs September through November, and prime home-game dates book up early.
Sailgating pairs perfectly with a full day on the water — explore our Lake Washington charters or build a private group event around the game.
Sailgating Yacht Charter FAQs
Can you really get to Husky Stadium by boat?
Yes. Husky Stadium is one of the few stadiums in the country directly accessible by water. Provocatrix cruises across Lake Washington from Carillon Point and rafts up near the stadium so your group can walk to the game.
How many guests can sailgate aboard Provocatrix?
Up to 12 guests for the day. The heated glass enclosure keeps everyone comfortable through the fall football season.
How much does a sailgating charter cost?
Charters start at $4,000 for 4 hours and $7,000 for 8 hours. Captain’s fee, fuel, cleaning and gratuity are not included. Catering and add-ons are available.
When should we book?
Husky home games (September–November), especially rivalry games, are in high demand. Reserve as early as the schedule allows to secure your date.
How Sailgating with Provocatrix Works
Here is the simple version: we pick your group up at Carillon Point, cruise across Lake Washington to the stadium, and raft up with the sailgating fleet for the pregame. When it is time, your group steps off and walks into Husky Stadium; after the final whistle, you return to the yacht for the post-game wind-down before we cruise back to Kirkland. No $60 parking, no Montlake gridlock, and a warm, dry cabin waiting whenever the Seattle weather turns. It is the most civilized way to do a college football Saturday in the Pacific Northwest.
Because Provocatrix is fully crewed, nobody has to play designated driver or boat captain — everyone in your group gets to enjoy the day. It works just as well for an alumni group or a corporate client outing as it does for a family of die-hard Dawgs.
Do we need any boating experience?
None at all. Provocatrix is operated by a licensed captain and full crew. You simply show up and enjoy the sailgate.
Can we watch other games from the yacht?
Yes — catch the early games on the onboard HDTV during the pregame, then walk into Husky Stadium for kickoff. The yacht is your private basecamp before and after.
Sailgate Your Next Husky Game
Trade the parking lot for the lake. Book Provocatrix online to reserve your Husky football sailgating charter.