D’Arcy Island Marine Park Gets Two New Mooring Buoys
Two new mooring buoys have been installed in the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve at D’Arcy Island, between Sidney and Victoria in Haro Strait. D’Arcy Island Marine Park is a tiny 83-hectare park that was once used as a…
Editor’s Letter: Sail the Breeze You’ve Got
“We just have to sail the wind we’ve got.” I couldn’t begin to count the number of times I’ve heard or offered that ubiquitous suggestion on a sailboat. This message illuminates the limitations (and possibilities) of our…
Bright Sun, Beautiful Breeze, and a Big Ebb: Center Sound Race #3
The final race of CYC's Center Sound Series sent racers sailing a familiar course up to south Whidbey Island in lovely conditions. As March drew to a close, so did Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle’s Center Sound Series. Like…
Red Ruby Project:Buying and Preparing a Boat on another Continent
Seeing her in person, the Red Ruby crew was struck by…
Boats Afloat Show Docks in South Lake Union, April 27-30
This year's Boats Afloat Show on Lake Union (April 27-30) will feature a world-class display of power and sailing yachts, professional marine exhibitors, and a full line-up of other shoreside activities. The spring edition…
For boating enthusiasts and…
Gig Harbor Islands Race — The Race That Never Happened
With light air and some starting confusion, this year's Islands Race will be forgotten as the race that never really happened. It was still a lovely spring day! Early in the week prior to the final event of the four-race…
Close to the Water: The Log of Row Bird
No matter the size of the vessel, a log book still has a place aboard. When I tell fellow sailors that I keep a log for my 18-foot sail and oar boat, they mostly look puzzled. Why would I want to do that? I see them wonder.…
Diesel Deep Dive: Modern Emissions Tech
When Rudolf Diesel invented and patented the design for the first pressure-ignited heat engine (commonly known as the diesel engine today), I doubt he would have expected to see the changes to performance, efficiency, and…
Zhik Breathable PFD
Intended for a wide range of…