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…
Center for Wooden Boats Celebrating 50th Anniversary
On August 22nd, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., the Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) is welcoming the boating community to help celebrate their 50th Anniversary Reunion. For 50 years, CWB has connected people to Seattle’s living…
Northern Century Race Coming Sept. 4-7
Calling all PNW racers, Northern Century is ON for September 4-7 and registration is open! The Anacortes Yacht Club is proud to announce the return of the Northern Century, a 100‑mile and 50‑mile endurance sailing race held…
First Cohort of High School Vessel Operations Graduates from Everett Area Maritime Education Partnership
Join us in celebrating the first Vessel Operations graduates from a high school maritime education partnership formed between Port of Everett, Maritime Institute, and Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center. Congratulations, graduates!…
Washington’s New 0.5% Recreational Boat Tax Went Into Effect July 1
Though an industry coalition successfully thwarted a more significant luxury tax proposal on boat sales in 2025, a smaller but more broadly applied tax on recreational boat sales took effect July 1. The following details…