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…
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…
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…