TYC Winter Vashon: Damp, But Darn Fun! 

Tacoma Yacht Club’s (TYC) Winter Vashon race is the first event of the four-race Southern Sound Series, and the official kickoff of winter racing on Puget Sound. As the weekend approached, the hardy racers who don’t box up…

Quick Jump to Cruising

We started seriously considering…

Seattle Boat Show Adds More Seminars, Panels and New Topics for 2025

Boating enthusiasts have more to explore than ever at the 2025 Seattle Boat Show, now featuring 150 free seminars on boating and fishing, up from 125 in 2024. With sessions on safety, technology, cruising, fishing and an…

Diesel Deep Dive: Art of the Oil Change

Winter is upon us and many boaters are preparing their engines for winter storage, when they may sit or only be run periodically over the next few months. During the winterization process, one of the more important…

December Products News

Mustang Survival Offshore Sailing Collection

Spotlight: Royal Van’s Salish Sea Regatta

Since it is one of the more unique new races on the Salish Sea, we are excited to draw some attention to one of the events near the top of our “Haven’t Done, But Can’t Wait To Do” lists. So, even though it’s a few months in…

#TBT: Winter Cruising Anyone?

Yes, offseason sailing has its rewards on the Salish Sea Cruising in the offseason isn’t for everyone. But the great thing about the Pacific Northwest is that we can be on the water year-round. Winter adventurers just have…

NWSWB Launches Search for Executive Director, Delivers on Key Initiatives

After 10 incredible years as Executive Director of the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding (NWSWB), Betsy Davis is planning for a joyful handoff of her leadership responsibilities in June 2025.

Close to the Water: Escape to the Lake

Bill rolls his boat down the gravel ramp…