WBF Panel: Lifestyle To A Living—YouTube and Other Boat-Related Revenue, Hosted By 48N’s Joe Cline
Have you ever asked yourself something like this: Should I start a YouTube Channel to support my boat-habit? If I chronicle the restoration of an old boat, could it help fund the project? Could I share stories of a big…
Make a Difference, Join the International Beach Cleanup on Sept. 19
Join coastal communities from around the world in the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 19 to cleanup participating Pacific Coast and Strait of Juan de Fuca beaches. Most of the cleanups will take…
Boaters Encouraged to ‘Share the Water’ as Orcas Return to Puget Sound
As we make our return to fall, the Southern Resident orcas are coming back to forage for salmon in Puget Sound. Accordingly, the Orcas Network is reminding boaters to steer clear. Here's their latest report. Members of the…
Boats Afloat Show Docks September 17-20 at South Lake Union
Closing out the summer with an on-the-water celebration of Northwest boating, the 2026 Boats Afloat Show is a showcase of distinctive boating designs and trends September 17-20, at Lake Union Piers on scenic South Lake…
Application for the 2027 Van Isle 360 Race is Open
Applications for the 2027 Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race opened on July 2, 2026, and within 10 days there were 8 submissions under consideration! The race is set to take place from Friday, June 4, 2027, through…
Historic Around the Americas Sailing Expedition Concludes in Anacortes
Huge congratulations goes out to the intrepid crew of One Ocean, who recently returned to Anacortes after a 27,000-mile journey around North America and south to Cape Horn, carrying out research along the way. After more…
Tribal Guide to Maritime Washington is Now Live
The Maritime Washington National Heritage Area is excited to introduce its Tribal Guide to Maritime Washington. This multimedia online guide invites boaters, residents, and visitors alike to learn about the Indigenous…
Rigging Showcase at the Wooden Boat Festival
The Wooden Boat Festival (September 11-13) always has a ton of things to see, do, and learn for boat geeks, and we're particularly excited about this year's Rigging Showcase, which will be presented by master riggers from…
Editor’s Letter: 45 Years, and Lots More to Come!
What makes a milestone? Everybody loves a round number, but the quantity merely prompts the occasion to mark what’s come before and what it says about the present and future. Of course, I’m talking about this fine magazine.…
Fall Boats Afloat Show Coming to South Lake Union
The Fall Boats Afloat Show will be coming to Seattle’s South Lake Union from September 17 - 20, spotlighting a world-class fleet of sailing yachts, high performance craft, the latest gear, and much more. This must-attend…