Upcycling to the Grizzly Skiff
Heady boat nerds will be familiar with the philosophical paradox known as “The Ship of Theseus.” Originally recorded by the Greek Philosopher, Plutarch, this famous thought experiment poses the question of whether something…
Center for Wooden Boats’ Free Boating Day Coming April 27
The Center for Wooden boats recently announced that their 4th Annual Free Boating Day will be taking place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at their South Lake Union campus in Seattle. The event also…
Shifting Gears: Clutch Before Shifting
Sitting in a canoe with cold fingers and feet, watching a beautiful dark blue hulled ketch slowly motor by—its occupants comfortable and dry under their dodger—filled me with envy. This was especially true knowing that we…
Washington State Legislature Advancing Bill that Includes “Luxury Tax” on Boats, Other Vehicles
A new proposal in Olympia includes a 10% "luxury tax" on the purchase price of vessels that exceeded $500,000. Washington State's newly introduced Senate Bill 5801 (SB 5801) is a very broad transportation funding bill, and…
Breaking the #1 Rule: An Overboard Survival Story
A harrowing and heartening first-hand account from one of the crew who was swept overboard during the CYC Seattle Possession Point Race on March 8, 2025, and the incredible rescue that ensued. "Well, I broke the first rule…
#TBT: Making the Most of the Spring Season
In our latest Throwback Thursday, we take a look at the spring-time shifts we make as boaters in the PNW to prepare for the summer cruising season.
Editor’s Letter: When the Remarkable is Also the Expectation
There’s no doubt that the biggest story in the Pacific Northwest boating community from the last month is the successful recovery of two sailors who found themselves overboard during a blustery mid-distance Center Sound…
SDYC Women’s Winter Invitational: Flamingos, Karaoke and Sunshine!
Excellent competition and hospitality, along with some welcomed sunshine, greet PNW sailors at the Women's Winter Invitational in San Diego. Taking off from the snowy tarmac of SeaTac on February 14th, we were beyond excited…
Center Sound Series Rounds-out with Trip Around Blakely Rock
Enough breeze for a fun and fluky trip to the famous rock and back for the third and final installment of this years varied and exciting CYC Seattle Center Sound Series. Editor's note: Before we get into this story, I want…
