![Prominently displayed Coot A amphibian built and owned by John Ohnstad of Fargo, ND.](https://s28490.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_0304.jpg)
Perhaps nothing is as cathartic after a few days of dodging AirVenture golf carts, trying to carry on conversations in between T-6 passes, and slathering on sun screen as an afternoon at the Seaplane Base. People at the seaplane base mostly stroll or sit under the trees. There are no golf carts although a few scooters are parked. No music or banter over loud speakers. Arriving and departing aircraft run just above idle in the harbor. Everyone seems relaxed and very happy.
![A Glasair Sportsman on floats.](https://s28490.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_0301.jpg)
So, when you feel saturated with hustle and bustle of Whitman Airport during AirVenture, I recommend that you check out the seaplane base.
![Seabase](https://s28490.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_0319.jpg)
![Glamar displays their floats under the trees and along the shoreline.](https://s28490.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_0305.jpg)
![Seabase](https://s28490.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_0309.jpg)
![AirVenture seaplane base harbor](https://s28490.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_0310.jpg)
![Planes shut down their engines and drift into the docks.](https://s28490.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_0312.jpg)