Row, row, row, your boat, gently down the stream… Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, being a badass rower ain’t just a dream. Words and Photos: Lia Ditton In the August issue …
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Located on Vancouver Island’s eastern shore, Chemainus is nestled between the mountains and the sea. Its name comes from the First Nations shaman, prophet, and leader “Tsa-meeun-is” (Broken Chest) of …
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When cruising north from the San Juan Islands, Pender Island rises out of the Salish Sea with the same signature mountains, rocky shores, and evergreen forests as stateside islands. But …
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Fans of the Garcia line of aluminum monohull sailboats, known for their cruising and expedition capabilities, have a legitimately bold vision from the company to fawn over. The Garcia family …
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Last issue we looked at the new Kingfisher Great Fishing and Exploring (GFX) family, starting with the Kingfisher 3425 GFX. Now our attention turns to the slightly smaller sister, the …
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R2AK 2020: “Open Relationship”
with Seymour Narrows Racingby Norris Comerby Norris ComerThe Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend, Washington, was abuzz at the annual Race to Alaska (R2AK) Blazer Party on September 6. Always a jovial affair in which R2AK racers …
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The small port town of Seward, Alaska, is a singularity, like a seafood stew made exclusively with such wonderful and strange ingredients that its flavor is unlike anything else. For …
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Many boaters start as sailors before embracing the trawler lifestyle. Local boater Greg Van Belle tells his evolution from sail to power, with a little history on the world’s transition …
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Mariner and rower Lia Ditton reflects on her sea salty background as she prepares to be the first person to row land-to-land solo across the Pacific Ocean.
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What’s the best way to experience the wild waters of Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula? Our managing editor hops aboard North Pacific Explorations’ historic yacht Sea Star to learn a thing or …
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Words: Doug Hansen // Photos: Maria Swearingen (SailingPDX) Recovering from Van Isle 360 this summer has been an ordeal unto itself; catching up with work, earning back points with the …
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Local sailor Matt Pistay both skippered R2AK Team Angry Beaver – Skiff Sailing Foundation and crewed Sail Hamachi in Transpac to victory. Best sailing summer ever!