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…

NMTA Grow Boating Grant Applications Now Open

The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) is once again making funds available for promoting boating in the Northwest; deadline to apply is October 31, 2026. The Northwest Marine Trade Association’s (NMTA) Grow Boating…

2026 J/105 North Americans Coming to Seattle

Racers around the region have surely noted the ramp-up in J/105 activity, and now the big event is on the horizon! Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC) of Seattle is excited to host the 2026 J/105 North Americans presented by the…

Marine Servicenter Expands into Northern California 

A longtime pillar of the Pacific Northwest marine industry, Marine Servicenter is continuing to expand its West Coast presence, and will now be the exclusive distributor of Jeanneau sailboats and yachts for Northern…