Editor’s Letter: Trust the Team, Go to Sleep
With several references in this issue, I’m finding renewed amazement in the commonplace decision to have some of the crew asleep when a boat is underway. Of course, I’ve been there myself plenty of times both racing and…
West Coast of Vancouver Island Cruising Seminar with Salish Sea Pilot Coming June 18
If you're considering a cruise down the West Coast of Vancouver Island, check out this presentation by Salish Sea Pilot's Jim Burgoyne and Lynne Picard on June 18 at Port Sidney Marina from 4-6 p.m. In their talk, Jim and…
Study Indicates Building New Hybrid Ferries In-State Good For Washington Economy
Each ferry built in-state would support 1,200 jobs, $131 million in wages, $338 milliion to Washington businesses, and $32 million in local taxes. The following press release from the Port of Everett was sent to 48° North…
48° North Boat Test: Hallberg-Rassy 40C
It’s a rare occurrence for me to conduct a boat test and have an experience far from expectations. Some, I know I’ll love from the jump. Others, I know I’m really exploring how well a boat does the job it sets out to do and…
Good Reads
Sailing to the Heart of Japan: A Cruising Adventure and How-To Guide
By Nicholas Coghlan
Washington Marine State Parks Looking for Hosts
If you're an avid boater in Washington and want to help our marine state parks and your fellow boaters, consider volunteering this summer as a marine park host! Marine park hosts assist boaters as they enter moorage areas,…
Weatherlogged: Uncovering Data and Stories in Early Logbooks
Uncovering Climate Data and Sea Stories in the Logbooks of Early Mariners By the time our boat reached the middle of Haro Strait, I knew that my husband Frank and I were in trouble. The weather report, checked at the dock…
Pacific NW Offshore: TC’s First Ocean Race
Light to building, fun to freezing—this young Hobie 33 crew learned a lot of important and worthwhile lessons on their first offshore race. A few days before this year’s Pacific NW Offshore, from lovely Ilwaco, Washington to…
Jack works out in the cockpit gym in Reid…
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