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…
#TBT: Brush Up on Your Anchoring Etiquette
Memorial Day is behind us and summer cruising season is here! In our latest Throwback Thursday we provide some tips and reminders for being a good neighbor when picking that all important spot to drop the hook. Whether it’s…
A Smashing Success: The 50th PNW Offshore
The 50th Anniversary running of the Pacific Northwest Offshore Race was a memorable one, largely for two reasons. First, Race Captain Denny Damore and his energetic volunteer team did an amazing job promoting the event…
Come Sailing in the Summer Twilight Series on Ludlow Bay
Set your calendars for Thursday, June 18, the first outing of the 2026 Twilight Sailing Series, brought to you by the Port Ludlow Yacht Club (PLYC) and the Port Ludlow Marina. On four Thursday afternoons this summer, sailors…