Shifting Gears: Clutch Before Shifting
April 8, 2025
Sitting in a canoe with cold fingers and feet, watching a beautiful dark blue hulled ketch slowly motor by—its occupants comfortable and dry under their dodger—filled me with envy. This was especially true knowing that we…
Shifting Gears: Recorded History
December 26, 2024
It’s winter now. The rain has set in, it’s 41 degrees outside and I have a cozy fire going in the woodstove. It is comforting to know that our C-Dory 22, Sea Lab, is sitting safe on her trailer just outside. Though I miss…
Shifting Gears: Skipper Tek and Sea Lab
October 3, 2024
A Summer South Sound Cruise Brings Learning and Discovery We arrived at Latimer’s Landing near the Harstine Island Bridge right at high tide. Our C-Dory 22, Sea Lab, was in tow to begin this summer’s boat vacation in the…
Shifting Gears: Local Knowledge
March 12, 2024
Ever since we’ve had boats that stay in the water, we have kept them moored in Tacoma. Often, we look for a quick weekend getaway or overnight trip close to home, and our favorite spot over the years has been the county park…
Shifting Gears: Winterizing A Powerboat Brings Fond Sailing Memories
December 12, 2023
Winter crossing of Commencement Bay in…
Shifting Gears: Mechanical Machinations
August 15, 2023
Powerboat cruising is fast and fun... when the engine works! Several days into our thus-far blissful and easy summer cruise on our new-to-us C-Dory 22, Sea Lab, we landed in Edmonds to refuel. My partner in life and…