Around the Americas Project Holding Open House in Anacortes
October 21, 2024
Skagit Valley College (SVC) is holding an open house event for Around the Americas at the Marine Technology Center on Friday, October 25, from 3-5 p.m. SVG is serving as a lead partner in the Around the Americas project…
Riding the High Tide with the Northwest Maivens
October 18, 2024
This write up has been composed in collaboration by the Northwest Maivens: Molly Howe, Stephanie Campbell, Taylor Joosten, Emily Bishop, JJ Hoag, Melanie Edwards, Emily Hawken, Genevieve Fisher, Elishia Van Luven, and Vikki…
Cruising’s Magical Moments
October 17, 2024
Reminiscing on the highlights of cruising in the wondrous Salish Sea Our boating has been filled with memorable moments. There was that first, and thankfully only, moment I forgot to shorten the dinghy towline before setting…
Friends New and Old at the J/24 World Championships in Seattle
October 16, 2024
As of October 5, the J/24 class has a new world champion! Travis Odenbach and his Honeybadger team from Rochester Yacht Club came out on top at the 2024 Seattle J/24 World Championship presented by Beecher's Handmade Cheese.…
Take Washington State Parks Boater Survey
October 15, 2024
Washington State Parks is conducting a survey to help them enhance sewage disposal resources, and by taking it, you'll be entered to win a $500 gift card. Whether it’s less wait times at pump-outs, more port-a-potty dump…
Seamanship & Navigation,Featured
Close to the Water: The Old-Fashioned Way
October 14, 2024
Navigating the waters of the Pacific Northwest with simplicity and satisfaction
Video: WA360 Race Boss Joins Boat Geeks Podcast
October 11, 2024
Filmed live at the 2024 Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival, WA360 Race Boss Jesse Wiegel stopped by the Boat Geeks tent to announce the rebooted race for 2025. Recorded on location in the Fisheries Supply "Live at the Wooden…