Hikes for Boaters: Southwest Coast of Van Isle
The northern half of Vancouver Island’s West Coast has long been the domain of those with the time and spirit to do a circumnavigation, and these rugged and remote destinations are undeniably special for that reason. On the…
CYC Turkey Bowl 2025: Wet, Windy, and Wonderful
Each year on the weekend before Thanksgiving, Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle (CYC) invites the small-boat faithful to brave some November weather, have a bunch of competitive fun, and bask in the warm glow of a unique and…
Winter Vashon 2025: My Favorite Race
A favorite race to many, this year's Winter Vashon was another example of how racing this time of year can be challenging yet fun! Those of us who race sailboats on the Salish Sea know how fickle the weather gods can be. We…
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Boat Test: Hanse 460
I love a boat test, whether older designs or brand new. This month, I had the chance to get out on one of the freshest offerings, the Hanse 460. Though the design made its debut elsewhere as early as 2022, I had the good…
Necessary or Nice: Cruising With a Code Zero
Wonderful, Fussy, Mostly Unnecessary
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Sea Safety and Survival and Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training Coming to Seattle
Washington Sea Grant is holding a combined Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) and Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) in Seattle January 22- 24, 2026. The Coast Guard-approved Sea Safety and Survival…
Northwest Maivens Impress at Linda Elias Memorial Women’s Invitational
A talented group of local sailors went south to join a star-studded fleet, and put Sloop Tavern Yacht Club on the map as a force to be reckoned with and a heck of a lot of fun! In 2024, a group of Puget Sound sailors…
#TBT: Goodwill in Whittier
In our latest Throwback Thursday, we find out once again how assistance from strangers is a unique part of the cruising experience.
It all began with a…