JAN 2012	NORTHWEST COAST OF VANCOUVER ISLAND - Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones take us to the rugged, remote and very beautiful Northern end of Vancouver Island. CHARTERING IN THE SAN JUANS AND IN THE MEDITERRANEAN- Marianne Scott compares a San Juan skippered charter with a bareboat flotilla charter in the Greek Isles. ANNUAL GUIDE TO WASHINGTONSTATE MARINAS - Everything you need to know about Marinas in the State of Washington. CRUISING ABOARD THE USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN! - By Mark Bunzel
	DEC 2011	GREAT BOATING CHRISTMAS GIFTS - Gifts for the boater or just gifts for your boat. Special Section - CHARTERING IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST 2011 PACIFIC NW BOAT CHARTER UPDATE - Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones describe what not to miss in the six major charter areas of the Pacific Northwest. SECRET VIRGIN ISLAND DESTINATIONS! - By Mark Bunzel
	NOV 2011	RACING SHEET - All of the Northwest Racing News that will fit, including the PSSC, SYC Star & Bar, Lake Chelan Regatta, Trans Puget Regatta, and more… DREAMSPEAKER’S FAVORITE FALL DESTINATIONS DREAMSEEKER'S DESOLATION SOUND FAVORITES - By Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones She's Baaaccckkkk! - By Bruce Hedrick Exploring Quadra Island! - By Marianne Scott Messing About in Boats - By Carolyn & Bob Mehaffy
	OCT 2011	RACING SHEET - All of the Northwest Racing News that will fit, including the North Century Race, STYC J&J Race, America’s Cup racing, and more... Special Section - SUMMER CRUISING 2011 DREAMSEEKER'S DESOLATION SOUND FAVORITES, PART 3 - By Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones Newcastle Island - By Peter Marsh The Gulf Islands - By Marianne Scott Tsunami! - By Peter Marsh
	SEPT 2011	RACING SHEET - Double Damned, Barusch/Castagna Trophy, Shaw Island, Down the Sound, Benson Cup, Downtown Sailing Series, International Cruiser Race Special Section - SUMMER CRUISING 2011 DREAMSEEKER'S DESOLATION SOUND FAVORITES, PART 2 - By Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones Cruising to Howe Sound - By Mark Bunzel Bellingham - By Marianne Scott The Panama Connection - By Carolyn & Bob Mehaffy
	AUGUST 2011	RACING SHEET - TransAtlantic, IOR Rendezvous, Leukemia Cup, and the Port Orchard Invitational Race Special Section - SUMMER CRUISING 2011 DREAMSEEKER'S DESOLATION SOUND FAVORITES, PART 1 - By Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones PASSAGE TO KETCHIKAN - By Mark Bunzel THE LONG ROAD HOME - By Carolyn & Bob Mehaffy
	JULY 2011	RACING SHEET - Van Isle 360, Laser PCCs, GHYC Navigation Contest, Liberty Bay Challenge, and Swiftsure Special Section - SUMMER CRUISING 2011 DREAMSEEKER'S 10 FAVORITE PARKS IN THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS - By Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones CRUISING THE SAN JUAN & GULF ISLANDS - By Mark Bunzel CRUISING TO LADYSMITH - By Mark Bunzel
	JUNE 2011	A SIMPLE 7-DAY CRUISE IN THE SOUTHERN GULF ISLANDS - By Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones CRUISING LEGALLY IN BC - By Mark Bunzel CRUISING SOUTH PUGET SOUND - By Mark Bunzel UNDERESTIMATING BLACKNEY PASSAGE - Tide and fast currents are a fact of life when cruising in the Pacific Northwest. Alan Wilson takes us through Blackney Passage at the top end of Johnstone Strait. RACING SHEET - Race to the Straits, Poulsbo Invitational, Three Buoy Fiasco, Southern Straits, Leukemia Cup, Easy Pickins’ Predicted Log Race, and Protection Island. WOW!
	MAY 2011	NORTHWEST CRUISING DESTINATIONS - This month, Ann and Laurence Yeadon-Jones reveal their top ten favorite sandy spits and beaches in British Columbia. CRUISING IN WARMER WATERS - Carolyn and Bob Mehaffy explore some of the hidden ports in the uncrowded and beautiful Dominican Republic. ON THE WATERFRONT - Peter Marsh visits the Schooner Creek Boatworks in Portland, Oregon, and provides us with a bit of history about their building catamarans for the charter trade in Hawaii. RACING SHEET - Jack Hyde Memorial Navigation Contest, Sloop Tavern Blakely Rock, Rich Passage Rumble, West Sound Spring Shakedown, PMYC vs SBYC Challenge Cup, AC45 Training Boats and Downtown Sailing Series.
	APR 2011	NORTHWEST CRUISING DESTINATIONS - PAnn and Laurence Yeadon-Jones take us to Brentwood Bay in the beautiful Saanich Inlet. CRUISING IN SOUTHERN WATERS - Carolyn and Bob Mehaffy continue their exploration of one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico. NORTHWEST YACHTING REPORT - This month, we look at the Marine Parks of Washington and British Columbia. RACING SHEET - Epic Toliva Shoal, Blakely Rock, Scatchet Head, Snowbird #4, Bremerton Heavy Weather and Meydenbauer Bay Boomerang Cruiser Contest.
	MAR 2011	KETCHIKAN SHIPYARD LAUNCHES 195' MULTIFUNCTION SWATH - Peter Marsh explores the history of SWATH vessels while taking us through the new and unique Susitna car ferry. NORTHWEST CRUISING DESTINATIONS - Ann and Laurence Yeadon-Jones go for Spring Break in Howe Sound CULEBRITA: THE LITTLE ISLAND THAT COULD - Carolyn and Bob Mehaffy explore this little known gem of an island in the Carribean near Puerto Rico. NORTHWEST YACHTING REPORT - This month, we look at Fuel Docks in the Pacific Northwest. . NOSTALGIC BOATING: A VISIT TO CAMA BEACH STATE - PARK Mark Bunzel has once again found a very out of the way State Park with a very rich history.
	FEB 2011	SAFE BOATS DELIVERS ONE OF THE FASTEST FIREBOATS TO NEW YORK - Peter Marsh gets a private tour on the latest from our local company, Safe Boats International. BRITISH COLUMBIA'S PETITE HAWAII - Ann and Laurence Yeadon-Jones take us to Portland Island in the Gulf Islands and discover a Hawaiian connection. A CRUISE FROM THE ABACOS TO THE EXUMAS - David and Marianne Scott join a friend's sailboat on an exploration of the Bahamas. NORTHWEST YACHTING REPORT - This month, we look at Haulout Facilities in the Pacific Northwest. Plus: An interesting sidebar on boatyards as an endangered species.
	JAN 2011	YOUR YACHT INSURANCE - Ken Draper once again does a great job discussing claims and how boaters can avoid them and what to do if you have one. NORTHWEST CRUISING DESTINATIONS - Ann and Laurence Yeadon-Jones take us to the gateway of the Broughton Islands: Port MCNeill. NORTHWEST YACHTING GUIDE TO DEEP SEA EXPLORATION - Peter Marsh changes course to straight down, about 15,000 feet, as he tours the world famous submersible Alvin. NORTHWEST YACHTING REPORT - The Annual Guide to Washington State saltwater marinas and marinas around the greater Seattle area. CRUISING WARMER WATERS - Carolyn and Bob Mahaffy continue their exploration of the Caribbean, cruising the Island of Vieques.
	DEC 2010	NORTHWEST YACHTING REPORT - Chartering in the Pacific Northwest. PACIFIC NORTHWEST BOAT CHARTER UPDATE 2010 - Ann and Laurence Yeadon-Jones describe what not to miss in the six major charter areas of the Pacific Northwest. GREAT BOATING CHRISTMAS GIFTS - Gifts for the boater or just gifts for your boat. REMEMBERING… - This issue of Northwest Yachting is dedicated to one of the Northwest’s well known sailors who will always be fondly remembered: Lang Hedrick.
	NOV 2010	DESTINATION GANGES VILLAGE - Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones take us to Stuart Bay and Van Anda Cove on the Northern part of Texada Island. MAINTAINING YOUR BOAT - Mark Bunzel shows us, step by step, how to upgrade your electronics with a new chartplotter and the new broadband radar. NEW BOATS - The new build-it-yourself PT Skiff from PT Watercraft in Port Townsend and the Noah 76, a catamaran trawler from Alu Marine in France. RACING SHEET - PSSC, STYC Fall Regatta, Jack and Jill Series Wrap-up, Laser Winter Series, Hinman Trophy Team Racing Series Wrap-up, POYC Fall Roundup Navigation Contest.
	OCT 2010	EXPLORING DESOLATION'S DOORSTEP - Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones take us to Stuart Bay and Van Anda Cove on the Northern part of Texada Island. RACING SHEET - This month we have PITCH and the Trans-Puget Classic. BREMERTON & PORT ORCHARD - Mark Bunzel explores these two destinations in Sinclair Inlet. THE 34th PORT TOWNSEND WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL - Peter Marsh provides us with a comprehensive wrap-up of this amazing event.
	SEP 2010	THE PENDERS - Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones explore the captivating and convenient North and South Pender Islands. THRUSTERS - Bruce McDugle unravels the mysteries of bow and stern thrusters as well as how to integrate them. NORTHWEST CRUISING DESTINATIONS - Mark Bunzel takes us to Oak Harbor and Coupeville on ever interesting Whidbey Island. THE SALISH SEA - Marianne Scott delves into the place - names and history of the newly designated Salish Sea.
	AUGUST 2010	SUPER DUPER SUCIA - Marianne Scott explores the amazingly diverse geology of this San Juan treasure. YACHTING HISTORY - Peter Marsh goes into the history of the Evinrude outboard. CRUISING IN WARMER WATERS - Carolyn and Bob Mehaffy continue their sojourn on the island of Culebra in the Caribbean. NORTHWEST CRUISING DESTINATIONS - Mark Bunzel takes us to Pleasant Harbor and Hood Canal.
	JULY 2010	CRUISING PUGET SOUND - Mark Bunzel takes us to two very different, yet very close, destinations in the South Sound. NORTHWEST CRUISING DESTINATIONS - Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones take us to one of the most beautiful cities on the West Coast: Vancouver, British Columbia. CLEANING & DETAILING YOUR BOAT - Marianne Scott learns the ropes from Seattle detailer and author, Natalie Sears. RACING SHEET - J-24 North Americans, Swiftsure, Leukemia Cup, and the Schooner Cove Regatta.
	JUNE 2010	NORTHWEST MARITIME HISTORY - Peter Marsh looks at the history of Black Ball Ferry Line and the MV Coho. NORTHWEST CRUISING DESTINATIONS - Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones explore Gibsons Harbor on Howe Sound. PORTA CARIBE: THE SOUTHLAND OF PUERTO RICO - Carolyn and Bob Mehaffy continue their exploration of this mystical island paradise. RACING SHEET - Race to the Straits, Round Whidbey, West Sound Easy Pickin’s Navigation Contest, CYCT Junior Sailing, & Golf handicapping!
	MAY 2010	CRUISING GUIDE TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST 2010 - Mark Bunzel starts in Olympia and works his way up to the Broughtons providing boaters with the most current information on a number of great destinations. LADY WASHINGTON GOES GREEN! - Peter Marsh details the upgradingof the Lady Washington to meet the Clean California Air Standard. PENDER HARBOUR PLEASURES 2010 - Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones drop into Pender Harbour just off the Strait of Georgia and the Malaspina Strait. ISLA DEL ENCANTO: PUERTO RICAN SUGAR AND SPICE - Carol and Bob Mehaffy explore the totally enchanting island of Puerto Rico and its many hidden treasures.
	APR 2010	DESTINATION LADYSMITH - Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones visit the beautiful and historic Ladysmith, British Columbia. UP CLOSE WITH THE DEADLIEST CATCH - Peter Marsh looks inside the popular TV series as only Peter can. THE BASICS OF SAILING: A PASSAGE TO PUERTO RICO - Carolyn and Bob Mehaffy cruise from Bonaire to Puerto Rico via Venezuela. NORTHWEST YACHTING REPORT- The Marine Parks of Washington and British Columbia.
	MAR 2010	THE BROUGHTONS REVISITED Part 2 - Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones continue their exploration of the magical area. ONE THOUSAND MILES UP THE B.C. COAST Part 5 - Marianne and David Scott complete their journey up B.C.'s wild and remote coast north of Vancouver Island. A SLICE OF GOUDA - Carolyn and Bob Mehaffy cruise the beautiful Dutch Antilles. NORTHWEST YACHTING REPORT - Fuel docks of the Pacific Northwest from Olympia to Prince Rupert.
	FEB 2010	THE BROUGHTONS REVISITED - Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones return to one of their favorite cruising grounds. ONE THOUSAND MILES UP THE B.C. COAST Part 4 - Marianne and David Scott explore the area north of Vancouver Island on the British Columbia mainland coast. SAILING TO ANTARCTICA - Carolyn and Bob Mehaffy take us cruising in style to the frozen south. NORTHWEST YACHTING REPORT - Our annual guide to haulout facilities in the Pacific Northwest.
	JAN 2010	NORTHWEST YACHTING REPORT - Washington State Marinas. Our annual guide to finding a place to dock. CRUISING THE WEST COAST OF VANCOUVER ISLAND - Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones take us into Bamfield, the Deer Group and on into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. ONE THOUSAND MILES UP THE B.C. COAST Part 3 - Marianne and David Scott continue their saga at the north end of Vancouver Island. YACHTING HISTORY - Capt. Josua Slocum and the Spray - Lost at sea 100 years ago. Peter Marsh explores a little known part of this legend. CURACAO - A curising visitor's choice. Carol and Bob Mehaffy explore the island of Curacao in the Dutch Antilles.
	DEC 2009	ONE THOUSAND MILES UP THE B.C. COAST Part 2 - Marianne Scott explores some of the beautiful, out-of-the-way spots on B.C.'s Central Coast. GREAT PACIFIC NORTHWEST - The home of unmatched cruising and boat chartering opportunities. GREAT BOATING CHRISTMAS GIFTS - What every boater would like to find under their tree this year. NORTHWEST YACHTING REPORT - Chartering in the Pacific NW, including a Charter Company Directory. RACING SHEET - Round the County, STYC Fall Regata, Port Orchard Fall Roundup.
	NOV 2009	CRUISING IN PUGET SOUND - Mark Bunzel takes us to the Port of Edmonds. RACING SHEET - PSSC, the Trans Puget Benefit Race, and Dellenbaughs Racing Rules. ONE THOUSAND MILES UP THE B.C. COAST - Marianne Scott has just returned from her summer sojourn to some out-of-the-way destinations. Yachting History, The Trans-Atlantic Race Part 2 - Peter Marsh continues his descriptive narrative of how the schooner Atlantic's 100 year record was broken.
	OCT 2009	CRUISING IN PUGET SOUND - Mark Bunzel explores one of our favorite destinations: Port Townsend. THE 1905 TRANS-ATLANTIC RACE - Peter Marsh describes how the Schooner Atlantic set the 12-day race record that stood for 100 years. THE PANAMA CANAL - Carol and Bob Mehaffy provide us with a detailed exploration of the most famous canal in the world. CRUISING THE WEST COAST OF VANCOUVER ISLAND - Anne and Laurence Yeadon-jones take us around Ucluelet, Barkley Sound and the Broken Group.
	SEP 2009	CRUISING THE WEST COAST OF VANCOUVER ISLAND - Ann and Laurence Yeadon-Jones cruise Clayoquot Sound. ARUBA: ONE HAPPY ISLAND - Continuing their journey from Panama, Carolyn and Bob Mehaffy explore the island of Auruba. CRUISING THE GULF ISLANDS - Mark Bunzel takes us to Telegraph Harbour and Chemainus. MANAGING YOUR BOAT LIKE A PRO - Mark Bunzel Mark Bunzel takes us through the checklist approach for safer cruising. RACING SHEET - Cowes Week, Shaw Island, STYC Jack & Jill, Foulweather Bluff. DUELLING FRENCH TRIS DEMOLISH TRANS-ATLANTIC RECORDS - Peter Marsh takes us on an amazingly quick ride across the Atlantic.
	AUG 2009	CRUISING THE WEST COAST OF VANCOUVER ISLAND - Ann and Laurence Yeadon-Jones explore Nootka Sound and the Hesquiat Penninsula. MIDWAY ATOLL - Carolyn and Bob Mehaffy take us to the most exotic destination in U.S. waters. RACING SHEET - Whidbey Island Race Week, Save On Foods Van Isle 360, and Around Australia. COWICHAN, GENOA, AND MAPLE BAYS - Mark Bunzel explores these popular cruising destinations in the Gulf Islands.
	JUL 2009	THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD TO AURUBA - Carolyn and Bob Mehaffy bounce along the coast of Colombia from Cartagena to Aruba in the Dutch Antilles. DESTINATION COMOX - Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones explore Comox Harbour at the head of Baynes Sound in the Strait of Georgia. SEA STORIES - Seafair Thunder rocks Lake Washington. RACING SHEET - Swiftsure, Leukemia Cup, Easy Pickens', CYC Rescue story.
	JUN 2009	A 21st CENTURY PILOT BOAT FOR THE COLUMBIA BAR PILOTS - Part Two of Peter Marsh's article delves into the two newest additions to the fleet. CRUISING THE WEST COAST OF VANCOUVER ISLAND - Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones explore Nuchatlitz, Esperanza, Zeballos and Tahsis Inlets CRUISING IN SOUTHERN WATERS - Carolyn and Bob Mehaffy explore a little-known area of the Colombian Coast known as the Cienaga do Cholon. SUMMER CRUISING IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST - Mark Bunzel reminds us that you don't have to go very far to enjoy some of the finest cruising in the world.
	MAY 2009	IN FAIR WIND AND FOUL - Peter Marsh provides us with a short but very interesting history of the Columbia River Bar Pilots. SAILING THE SOUND IN A FLOATING CLASSROOM - Laurie Bauman Arnold goes around Puget Sound with the kids on a Salish Sea Expedition. CRUISING IN SOUTHERN WATERS - Carolyn and Bob Mehaffy do the right thing by waiting out the weather and exploring places new and different form Cartangena to the Venezuelan border. DESTINATION BOWEN ISLAND - Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones take us to an Island Getaway with the ease of Urban Connections.