Get Your Washington Boater’s Card and Support Northwest Maritime Youth Programs
Get your Washington Boater’s Card and support youth programs! Port Townsend's non-profit Northwest Maritime (NWM) is looking for Safety Vessel Operator volunteers to assist Port Townsend Maritime Academy (PTMA) students with…
Passes of the Gulf Islands
Perhaps the greatest source of fear for boaters on the B.C. coast are the currents of the many passes one must navigate. The idea of your vessel being swept along by the power of a pass’s unstoppable hydrodynamic force can…
Spots Still Available for February 23 Safety at Sea Course
Few educational pursuits are found to be as unanimously valuable as The Sailing Foundation's Safety at Sea Course. Often, demand exceeds availability, but there's a rare opportunity to get this fantastic hands-on training in…
Close to the Water: The Old-Fashioned Way
Navigating the waters of the Pacific Northwest with simplicity and satisfaction
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…
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…
Even though it’s not always dangerous,…
Three Sheets Northwest: Snagged in the Swinomish
The Swinomish channel current swirls alongside…
Lessons Learned Off Point No Point
PNW Sailors Find Out That This Notorious Tide Rip Is No Joke It was a beautiful Friday and my wife, Sandy, and I were on the way from our home port of Port Townsend to Kingston in our 1983 Pearson 303, Spiritus. We were…
Serious Fun with Hands-on Safety at Sea Training
This year's Safety at Sea Seminars are once again a smashing success in terms of quality and educational value. The expanded participation adds new excitement! Offshore racers know that World Sailing requires high-quality…
