Serious Fall Fun: CYC PSSC Big Boats
Good vibes, great racing, and even better company around the fleet at CYC's autumn classic. While a certain segment of the population bemoans shorter days and cooler temperatures, many sailboat racers rejoice when the autumn…
Trouble in the Park
Emergency Repairs in the remote waters of Gwaii Haanas National Park We were burned out and needed to get away. For many recreational boaters, this means spending an hour buying groceries and beer, casting off the dock…
Port of Seattle Announces Partial Closure of Salmon Bay Marina
After a review of escalating safety issues at Salmon Bay Marina on the south side of the Lake Washington Ship Canal, the Port of Seattle made the decision to terminate all moorage agreements and close docks A, B, and C no…
Dan checks his chart to make sure…
Sharing the Rush: Women at the Helm #2
This September marked the completion of the sixth year of Sloop Tavern Yacht Club’s (STYC) successful Women at the Helm (WATH) series. The primary principle of these races is about increasing opportunities for women and is…
Maine Maritime Academy and Washington’s Northwest Maritime Partner to Launch Blue Schools Network in Maine
This new collaboration promises an exciting future for students and the industry alike, and reinforces the approach and efforts of the Port Townsend based non-profit that—in addition to its remarkable educational…
Dean, Dennis, and Alan on…
The A2 and the Flash crew were enjoying a…
Autumn can provide some of the absolute…
BoatUS Launches Two New Safety Microcourses
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has launched two new boating safety microcourses to help boaters focus on issues important to safe navigation: Aids to Navigation Basics and Nighttime Boating Basics.…