Editor’s Letter: Halcyon Days
October 2026, the sailing community is going to miss you. November, we love you too, and you’ve got some things we’re really looking forward to. But dang. Ok, ok, weather is the exemplar of mundane subject matter, but…
Everett’s Harbor Marine Changing Hands After Nearly 50 Years
After nearly 50 years of serving the boating community of Everett and beyond, Harbor Marine founder Lauren Bivins is passing the baton to a new owner, Steve Carver, who plans to continue the legacy of the longtime marine…
Inaugural Pacific Coast Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta Coming to Seattle
Coming up on November 13-15, for the first time, top collegiate sailors from around the country will gather in Seattle to race on local J/105s in the Pacific Coast Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta. Initially established in…
Destinations: Company’s Coming, Where Do We Go?
In our latest Destinations installment courtesy of our friends at SalishSeaPilot.com, we get tips on having guests aboard and where the best places are to take them when cruising in British Columbia. Often we are asked to…
BNSF Closing Salmon Bay Railroad Bridge for Maintenance
For racing, cruising, and day sailors looking to exit the Hiram M. Chittenden Lock, please be advised of the following maintenance announcement that the Salmon Bay Railroad Bridge will be closed in November and that there is…
Van Isle 360 Reports Strong Early Response to 2027 Black Wolf Edition
The Van Isle 360 recently announced that the response to the 2027 Black Wolf Edition of the Pacific Northwest’s premier offshore and adventure race has been strong. The event is filling up, so sign up now! The race…
Race Report: Moore 24 Nationals
A huge fleet (including many PNW teams), lots of breeze, and friendly competition made the 50th anniversary Moore 24 Nationals in Santa Cruz one for the books. When the 50th anniversary Moore 24 Nationals were announced,…
