The author: Dennis Bottemiller
A Perfect…
Three Sheets Northwest: Nature vs Nurture
We moved carefully through the islets and jagged rocks that formed the channel into Walters Cove. Running aground in this remote corner on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island would be a disaster. As raindrops dripped…
#TBT: The Right Price—Learning About Sailing and Life on Vashon
In our latest Throwback Thursday, we find out how two brothers from Vashon Island revived an old sailboat and made lasting memories along the way.
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Sea Feasts of British Columbia
Raising the oars from the water, I let our dinghy ghost ahead into the small cove surrounded by moss covered rocks and tall conifers. A bald eagle wheeled high above the island group and, besides the rustling of water from…
Shifting Gears: How Did We Get Here?
Last summer I was helping my friends Chuck…
Close to the Water: Looping the Island
At 20 miles around, Harstine Island could be circumnavigated with a powerboat in an hour. But freeway speeds yield freeway views: a blur of trees, missed inlets, and a flash of homes. A slower speed suits me better, one that…
Shifting Gears: Local Knowledge
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…
The Dreaded Lopez Channel
Making it into Fisherman Bay Takes Patience and a Sing-Song Assist
Marina del Rey to Astoria
Hopping North Up the Coast to Get a Newly Acquired Grand Banks Home
Healing My Sailing Anxiety
How I Learned to Enjoy the Sailing Portion of the Cruising Lifestyle I Love
