Race Report: Blakely Rock Benefit Race
It was a light air coin toss in this year's lap around Blakely Rock dedicated…
Introducing Necessary or Nice: Full Enclosures
Welcome to the first installment of Necessary or Nice, a new column where we…
State Parks to Co-Host Washington Coast Cleanup on April 19
We are devotees of Washington's waters and shorelines and active…
Wooden Boat Festival Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now
Join your fellow boating enthusiasts in Port Townsend on September 5–7, 2025,…
Upcycling to the Grizzly Skiff
Heady boat nerds will be familiar with the philosophical paradox known as “The…
Center for Wooden Boats’ Free Boating Day Coming April 27
The Center for Wooden boats recently announced that their 4th Annual Free…
Shifting Gears: Clutch Before Shifting
Sitting in a canoe with cold fingers and feet, watching a beautiful dark blue…
Washington State Legislature Advancing Bill that Includes “Luxury Tax” on Boats, Other Vehicles
A new proposal in Olympia includes a 10% "luxury tax" on the purchase price of…
Breaking the #1 Rule: An Overboard Survival Story
A harrowing and heartening first-hand account from one of the crew who was…
#TBT: Making the Most of the Spring Season
In our latest Throwback Thursday, we take a look at the spring-time shifts we…
Close to the Water: Boat Ramp Champs
I was on one of my early camp-cruising trips in a 15-foot rowboat when I approached the tiny marina…
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 it, apply for this…
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 Waterway. Join the fun…
Radar: Necessary or Nice?
Being cruisers and captains, we often emphasize the importance of integrating radar into a vessel’s…
Editor’s Letter: Trust the Team, Go to Sleep
With several references in this issue, I’m finding renewed amazement in the commonplace decision to…
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 out this presentation…
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 milliion to…
48° North Boat Test: Hallberg-Rassy 40C
It’s a rare occurrence for me to conduct a boat test and have an experience far from expectations.…
Good Reads
Sailing to the Heart of Japan: A Cruising Adventure and How-To Guide
By Nicholas Coghlan
