Diesel Deep Dive: The Importance of a Mechanical Survey

When spring arrived, vessel purchase and selling season in the Pacific Northwest was upon us. I could tell because my phone exploded with phone calls from folks reaching out to me shortly after buying their boat with…

Four Boating Tips for July 4th

It's always one of the busiest boating days of the year, and the fun-meter will be in the red! But safety is as important as ever during this holiday weekend with big crowds, long days, and varied experience levels on all…

Tiller Extensions, A Fun-Through-Skills Case Study

Sailing is many things, encompassing an astounding array of diverse skills and avenues, but nobody would say it is easy. When you step foot into a boat you’re captaining for the first time, it is not unusual to spend time…

Casting Off: A Shocking Revelation

Kevin pours salt into fresh water during his…

Three Sheets Northwest: The Drawers of Perception

Building the interior framework for the drawers,…

NorthU Downwind Sail Trim Seminar at Tacoma YC on May 16

With race season heating up, the crew at Tacoma Yacht Club are bringing in expert-level help to maximize your speed off the breeze. Savvy racers can often suggest that there are a couple of avenues to improving your results…

Tips for Passing Cape Caution

A windy day on Johnstone Strait. After cruising…

Diesel Deep Dive: Saildrive or Direct Drive?

Shopping for a new sailboat or considering changing the current setup onboard your own boat to provide extra space behind the engine? Since the dawn of inboard engines aboard vessels, sailboats have been equipped with direct…

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…