R2AK Ruckus and Race Start this Weekend!
The 2026 Race to Alaska (R2AK) starts on Sunday, June 14 at 5 a.m. in Port Townsend, but before that happens, head over to Northwest Maritime to party with the racers, see some cool boats on the hard, get delicious food and…
Quartz Bay is Off the Radar
In our latest Destinations piece courtesy of Salish Sea Pilot, we learn about an anchorage in Desolation Sound that is an ideal place to while away time, take a paddle, and cross some boat projects off you list. Each time we…
Close to the Water: Digital Tides and Currents
When it comes to small boat sailing, I lean luddite. I like to feel the wind, experience the changing conditions of the water, and consult my paper charts. In my last column (see Riding the Tide in the April 2026 issue), I…
SEVENTY48: From Start to New Beginning
For one of the five women on Team 8Oars, the journey took some unexpected turns but was at least a meaningful as anticipated. It was 4 a.m. when we pulled into Fay Bainbridge State Park. We were wiped out—cold, wet, tired.…
Be Whale Wise: Stay 1,000 Yards Away
With the summer boating and cruising season upon us, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is reminding boaters to follow the law and protect endangered Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW) by staying 1,000…
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,…
Editor’s Letter: Northbound
As a devoted summer camp kid growing up in Minnesota, I can easily recall every sensory input—scents, sounds, and sights—that instinctively readied me for my annual journey to the northwoods and border lakes. Decades later…
Join PSSC for “Beyond Home Waters” with Paul Tsai
The Puget Sound Cruising Club (PSCC ) is inviting boaters to an evening with local bluewater sailor and author Paul Tsai on June 19, as he shares his experiences leaping beyond our familiar home waters to explore two of the…
24th Annual PNW Pirates Bash Set For August 21-23 in Poulsbo
Since 2002, the PNW Pirates Bash has been making waves across Puget Sound and has evolved into a beloved annual pilgrimage for a dedicated crew of sailors known as the Pacific Northwest Pirates. The 24th edition will be…