A Fresh Breeze at CYC: Doublehanded ORC Racing Sets Sail
As doublehand racing continues to gain traction, a new Wednesday night fleet…
July 3, 2025
Editor’s Letter: Worth the Wait
Regardless of your chosen vessel or how often or adventurously you get on the…
July 3, 2025
WA360 Kicks Off Saturday June 28 with a Varied Fleet of 91 Boats
WA360 is making a very triumphant return to the waters of the Salish Sea this…
June 27, 2025
The Journey of Pigeon: A Seaglider Saga
You may have recently heard about the rescue of the University of Washington's…
June 27, 2025
Race Report: J/70 Mixed-Plus National Championship
A conversation with winning skipper Dalton Bergan about the first national…
June 26, 2025
Cruising Destinations,Featured
Destinations: Hotspots on the Sunshine Coast
Enjoy our latest Destinations column courtesy of Lynne Picard of…
June 26, 2025
Seamanship & Navigation,Featured
Get Your Washington Boater’s Card and Support Northwest Maritime Youth Programs
Get your Washington Boater’s Card and support youth programs! Port Townsend's…
June 20, 2025
Maritime Education Youth Scholarships Awarded at Compass Courses Edmonds
Some of the region's brightest future mariners receive scholarships to help…
June 18, 2025
Cruising Destinations,Featured
Hikes for Boaters: More Gulf Islands
The Canadian Gulf Islands are just across the border from the San Juans and are…
June 17, 2025
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Race Report: 55th Shaw Island Classic
August 13, 2025
Light winds and strong currents made for another interesting race around Shaw Island in this annual…
Cruising Destinations,Featured
Hikes for Boaters: The Broughtons
August 12, 2025
Ah, the Broughtons, one of the dreamiest cruising destinations in the entire region. It is a…
Reminder: PITCH Regatta Moving to Sept. 12-14
August 11, 2025
"Come for the Wind! Stay for the Party!" is the motto of Bellingham Yacht Club's (BYC) fun annual…
Beats on the Bay 2025: A Floating Concert Series on Bellingham Bay
August 8, 2025
Join fellow boaters and community members for a magical, music-filled summer on the water as the…
Seamanship & Navigation,Featured
#TBT: What Puget Sound Pilots Want You to Know
August 7, 2025
Note: This post was originally published on RainshadowNorthwest.com and is republished unaltered…
Editor’s Letter: Yep, One-Design Racing is Still Where It’s At
July 31, 2025
Sitting among dozens of J/70 racers who had sailed the 26 boats that made up that evening’s fleet,…
State Parks Clean Vessel Act Grant Program Funds $320,000 for Pumpout Projects Statewide
July 30, 2025
Recreational boaters in Washington waters will have an easier time disposing of vessel sewage…
Interview: Puget Sound Navigation Company’s WA360 Win
July 29, 2025
Team Puget Sound Navigation Company, composed of Molly and Michael Karas and Anthony Boscolo, won…


























