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
Close to the Water: A Second Cruise with My Mate
A Second Cruise Brings Border Crossings, Uncertainty, and Lessons Learned.
Rune is a 16-foot Pearson Hawk.
In July 2023,…
From the February 2008 issue of 48°…
The Puget Sound Cruising…
Close to the Water: Cruising With My Mate
Sailing Luna westward through the San Juan Islands on…