Shifting Gears: Skipper Tek and Sea Lab

A Summer South Sound Cruise Brings Learning and Discovery We arrived at Latimer’s Landing near the Harstine Island Bridge right at high tide. Our C-Dory 22, Sea Lab, was in tow to begin this summer’s boat vacation in the…

Casting Off: Make Room for Oysters

Hama Hama oysters are a welcome “carrot” to entice…

Casting Off: A Shocking Revelation

Kevin pours salt into fresh water during his…

‘Twas the Morning of High Tide

'Twas the morning of high tide, and in the marina The brightwork did shine with a hint of patina; The burgees were hung on the yardarms with care, In hopes of adventures that sailors would share. The sheets were all snug on…

Casting Off: The Better Part of Valor

Even though it’s not always dangerous,…

Casting Off: The Cut of Our Jib

Working on sail trim to get Ariel up to speed on…

Casting Off: A Beautiful Sail in the Neighborhood

The whole happy crew aboard Ariel. A surprising…

Casting Off: Snapshot of a Dedicated Puget Sound Kayaker

A few years before Ariel, our Columbia 28 sailboat, became part of our world, my wife and I explored the local lakes of Sonoma County, California on a sit-on-top inflatable kayak called an Advanced Element. When we moved to…