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Registration Open for Two-Day Boating Skills and Certification Course
Earn the required Washington State Boater Education Card at this two-day boating skills course by the America’s Boating Club of Deception Pass. Registration is now open for America’s Boating Course, a two-day boating skills…
Diesel Deep Dive: Magic Inside Your Cylinders
For many folks, the engine aboard their boat is a mystery and what happens inside can be closely compared to magic. You hit the start button or turn the key, and the engine fires right up! At least, you hope it does.
Experiential Exploration: 9th Grade at Maritime High School
Hear from current students about the experiences in their first year at MHS. The application window for new students is open until January 31, 2024. Think back to the start of high school. Did you have options? Many students…
Ride Along: Perspectives from the Bridge of a Kitsap Fast Ferry
Captain Tom Healy at the helm of the fast…
The author found an occasion early on to…
Three Sheets Northwest: Two Sailors Walk into a Bar
An Interesting and Informative Electrical Seminar Sparks a Bevy of Boaty Questions
Even though it’s not always dangerous,…
Diesel Deep Dive: DIY Fails
For many of us, self-reliance in the marine world is a critical component of being a successful boat owner. The desire to do our own work has its own organic motivations, but it can also be attributed to the often…
Tight Quarter Maneuvering Technique with Twin Rudders and Bow Thruster
More and more modern boats are employing twin rudders. They have advantages under sail, but some think they're harder to maneuver in tight spots under motor power. Here are some handy techniques.... After a sail test on the…