Destinations: Ghosts of Yorke Island

Enjoy our latest installment courtesy of Lynne Picard of SalishSeaPilot.com…

#TBT: Thoughts on Choosing a Sailing School

In our latest Throwback Thursday, we jump back to the March 2018 "Learn to…

Marine Thrift Swap Meet, April 5 in Port Townsend

The Marine Thrift Swap Meet is back to serve and stoke boat folk of all…

Sabotage’s Center Sound Series #1 and #2

With an Olson 29 that's new to them (and newly refit), the Sabotage crew's…

Footloose Disabled Sailing Sets 2025 Schedule

Following their  motto of “Leave your disability at the dock”, Footloose…

Boats Afloat Show Coming with Expanded Dock Space

The Pacific Northwest’s largest spring boat show arrives in South Lake Union,…

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48° North is making its annual request for your support. Your contributions…

True to Its Name: Girts Rekevics Foulweather Race 2025

The traditional February memorial race through the islands was particularly…

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Boating Safety Program Focusing on Life Jacket Use for Paddlers

The Recreational Boating Safety Program recently announced its focus on life jacket use while…

Race Report: Southern Straits 2025

From a light air morning start to a full on gale building at night, this year's Southern Straits…

Around the Americas Expedition Launching May 3 in Anacortes

After months of boat projects and preparation, the research sailing vessel One Ocean will be…

Race Report: Blakely Rock Benefit Race

It was a light air coin toss in this year's lap around Blakely Rock dedicated to Carol Pearl.

Introducing Necessary or Nice: Full Enclosures

Welcome to the first installment of Necessary or Nice, a new column where we tackle the age-old…

State Parks to Co-Host Washington Coast Cleanup on April 19

We are devotees of Washington's waters and shorelines and active users/appreciators of the State…

Wooden Boat Festival Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now

Join your fellow boating enthusiasts in Port Townsend on September 5–7, 2025, for the 48th Wooden…