Editor’s Letter: Anchorages and Marinas
A while back, I found myself in a casual conversation with other cruisers when someone commented, “We always anchor, we never go to marinas.” “Ok, that’s fine,” I remember thinking at the time. Conversations like these…
Embracing Offseason Cruising
The Wonders of Winter Cruising In Our Own Backyard
Cruising’s Magical Moments
Reminiscing on the highlights of cruising in the wondrous Salish Sea Our boating has been filled with memorable moments. There was that first, and thankfully only, moment I forgot to shorten the dinghy towline before setting…
Shifting Gears: Skipper Tek and Sea Lab
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…
Broughtons Bound
On a late June morning, Johnstone Strait was a mill pond. Bathwater calm. Sipping coffee, it was a perfect moment to reflect on previous trips through this same stretch of notoriously unforgiving water. My first taste was 46…
48° North Cruising Rally 2024
A gentle puff filled our sails, and we scooted ahead with a couple of golden knots of boat speed. Nice. Then we hit a velocity header and began our current-swept reverse track back in the direction of Buckeye Shoal off the…
#TBT: A Parting Delivery
In our latest Throwback Thursday, we find out what it's like parting with a beloved boat after three years and more than 3,000 miles. Some say that the happiest days of a boat owner's life are the day they buy a boat and…
Ever Sunnier: The Proven Viability of Solar Boating
Solar boating is an interesting combination of powerboating and sailing, but I think it has more in common with sailing… when there’s wind, at least. While it shares the comfort, lack of exertion, and simplicity of…
