A dinghy decision made easy

An inevitable purchase finally happened for the crew of Yahtzee. After owning…

Introducing the SMITTY J and KATHY M, plus boat builder Bob Peck

Bob Peck has long been a pillar of the Olympia Harbor Days (OHD) enterprise,…

Who needs a transmission when you've got sails

Sitting to leeward of Yahtzee's helm, I could see the dark gust coming from way…

Non-skid paint: What worked for us

A year ago we wrote about our experiences with KiwiGrip non-skid paint and how…

Installing and networking a Class B AIS transceiver with a chartplotter and VHF radio

In 2015 I purchased an AIS receiver for a trip up the Inside Passage.  This…

Best LTE antenna and booster for the boat

For almost two years I have been testing, re-testing, and re-wiring my setup on…

A turnkey sailboat?

When we bought Never for Ever we had one major requirement: we wanted a turnkey…

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Waggoner’s Details for Day-Use Reopening of Recreational Boating

Understanding and Following the Guidelines are Key to Continuing (and Increasing) Access, Now That…

Q & A With Washington State Parks

Many of Washington's Marine State Parks reopened for day use yesterday. What does that mean for…

A bumpy passage and lost toilet seat

Brisk winds and turbulent seas lead to an overboard toilet seat at the end of a passage…

As Boating and Some State Parks Reopen, San Juan County Urges Caution

Some boating activities are opening today around the state of Washington, but San Juan County asks…

Trivia for May – Wild Sea Life

Our Trivia Column for May is All About Unusual Sea Life Cannibals Some sharks feed exclusively on…

Close to the Water: Where the Action Is

Large crossings in a small boat create a deeper appreciation for the simple beauty of shallow water…

Social Distancing and the Navigation Rules

These sad times have introduced a new terminology to the public called "social distancing," but…

“THERE’S A FIRE IN THE MARINA!”

Liveaboards Spring into Action When a Boat Catches Fire at Port Ludlow Marina “There’s a fire in…

Catalina 425 Boat Review

A Sail Test On An Award-Winning American-Built Cruising Boat From the April, 2020 issue of 48°…

Letters to the Editor for May

Letters to the Editor is a regular feature in our print magazine. This month, it's available right…