Close to the Water: Boat Ramp Champs

I was on one of my early camp-cruising trips in a 15-foot rowboat when I…

Whatcom County Vessel Turn-In Recycling Event

If you have a vessel that is falling apart, and you don’t know what to do with…

SEVENTY48 Launches Today! Cheer on Racers at the Tacoma Start or Follow Online

The human powered adventure race, SEVENTY48, begins tonight in Tacoma's Foss…

Radar: Necessary or Nice?

Being cruisers and captains, we often emphasize the importance of integrating…

Editor’s Letter: Trust the Team, Go to Sleep

With several references in this issue, I’m finding renewed amazement in the…

West Coast of Vancouver Island Cruising Seminar with Salish Sea Pilot Coming June 18

If you're considering a cruise down the West Coast of Vancouver Island, check…

Study Indicates Building New Hybrid Ferries In-State Good For Washington Economy

Each ferry built in-state would support 1,200 jobs, $131 million in wages, $338…

48° North Boat Test: Hallberg-Rassy 40C

It’s a rare occurrence for me to conduct a boat test and have an experience far…

Good Reads

Sailing to the Heart of Japan: A Cruising Adventure and How-To Guide By…

Washington Marine State Parks Looking for Hosts

If you're an avid boater in Washington and want to help our marine state parks…

Weatherlogged: Uncovering Data and Stories in Early Logbooks

Uncovering Climate Data and Sea Stories in the Logbooks of Early Mariners By…

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Race to the Straits 2025

With northerly winds, a strong ebbing tide and transient orca sightings, it was a Race to the…

You Can’t Buy Safety

Catch this,” said US Sailing Safety at Sea course moderator Captain Jonathan Kabak as he tossed a…

Free Mobile Pump-Out Coming to West Puget Sound

A new free mobile pump-out boat has launched in West Puget Sound to serve recreational boaters…

Diesel Deep Dive: Run ’em Hard

Since their inception, diesel engines have been known to last for many thousands of operating hours…

Lake Union Seaplane Advisory Buoys Go In Again On Memorial Day, Boaters Asked to ‘Mind The Zone’

As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, it's the time of year when Seaplane Advisory Buoys will once…

Sea Scouts Set Sail with Youth Jazz Fundraiser at Port of Everett

Pacific Northwest sailors and music lovers alike are invited to the second annual Totem Middle…

Making the Leap to Multiple Hulls

A monohull sailor’s experience diving into the world of multihulls.

Hikes for Boaters: More San Juan Islands

The San Juan Islands are one of the great treasures for boaters in the Pacific Northwest, even more…

In The Galley: Silom’s Buttermilk Biscuits

Enjoy this delectable boaty biscuit recipe from our friends at Salish Sea Pilot... One of the…

New West Marine App Modernizes Ordering for Boating Pros

West Marine Pro, the wholesale division of West Marine, has recently launched a full-featured…