Seattle	Kobe	About This Partnership
Seattle Yacht Club	Suma Yacht Club	The relationship between the two clubs developed in the 1980 – 1981 timeframe. It was forged by Seattle YC Past Commodore Phil Johnson and Suma YC Past Commodore Hiromasa Akita. The first exchange took place in 1982. The exchanges were held every two years through 1990. Thereafter, they have been held every three years. The 2008 event is the 11th in the series. The two clubs take turns hosting the event. The centerpiece of the relationship is the Takarabune Regatta, a sailing match race between the two clubs. The “Takarabune” is a mythical Japanese lucky treasure ship. The main trophy for the regatta features a rendering of this vessel in the form of a beautiful metal sculpture. A number of cultural and social activities are also conducted along with the racing.
Port of Seattle	Port of Kobe
YMCA of Greater Seattle	Kobe YMCA
The Mountaineers, Seattle Branch	Kobe Mountaineers
Mt. Rainier	Mt. Fuji	Mt. Rainier and Mt. Fuji have been sister mountains since 1999. Read the proclamation joining them as “Sister Mountains” here!
State of Washington	Hyogo Prefecture
Lions Club of Seattle	Lions Club of Kobe	This plaque appears on a rock near the Kobe Bell at Seattle Center.