Upcycling to the Grizzly Skiff
Heady boat nerds will be familiar with the philosophical paradox known as “The Ship of Theseus.” Originally recorded by the Greek Philosopher, Plutarch, this famous thought experiment poses the question of whether something…
Editor’s Letter: When the Remarkable is Also the Expectation
There’s no doubt that the biggest story in the Pacific Northwest boating community from the last month is the successful recovery of two sailors who found themselves overboard during a blustery mid-distance Center Sound…
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My phone…Editor’s Letter: March of Tides and Time and Promise
I love the month of March in the Pacific Northwest. In amongst late winter’s wild weather swings, signs of spring are intermittent but unmistakable. On land, the hopeful beauty of crocuses and cherry blossoms catch your eye…
Editor’s Letter: A Society of Boat Folk
In any experience as varied and variable as spending time on the water, a lifetime of exploring and enjoyment awaits purely due to the richness of the endeavor, of the possibilities, and of the surroundings. Nowhere is that…
The Seattle Boat Show is Here!
The red carpets, the drool-worthy new boats with a freshly buffed sheen, the cheery din of old friends greeting one another and budding enthusiasts exploring their dreams... Friends, it's Seattle Boat Show time! I'm coming…
Editor’s Letter: Cheers to the New Year and the Hardy Among Us
As we turn the page into 2025, I’m inspired by hardiness. On the waters of the Salish Sea and the Inside Passage, among Pacific Northwest boat-folk near and far, there is so much to be impressed by, to honor, and from which…
Let it Blow!
To the tune of “Let it Snow” (verse) Oh, the weather outside’s delightful And my boss is “ugh” so spiteful, And since the boat’s rigged to go, Let it blow, let it blow, let it blow. (verse) The barometer’s quickly dropping,…
Editor’s Letter: Yes, And…
In acting and improv, there’s a principle known as “Yes, and...” The point is to affirm another actor’s perspective and/or portrayal as truth, and build the scene from there in light of their reality; recognizing that the…