September, 2010 | Volumn 25 | Number 3
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FEATURES


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Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones explore the captivating and convenient North and South Pender Islands.






54
Bruce McDugle unravels the mysteries of bow and stern thrusters as well as how to integrate them.


50
Mark Bunzel takes us to Oak Harbor and Coupeville on ever interesting Whidbey Island.



62
Marianne Scott delves into the place - names and history of the newly designated Salish Sea.

DEPARTMENTS

14LETTERS
18COMING ATTRACTIONS
68NEW PRODUCTS
72NEW BOATS
76RACING SHEET
80SEA STORIES
86BOATS FOR SALE
96BUSINESS DIRECTORY
98NW YACHTING IN PRINT
99CLASSIFIEDS
112INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
34
Kurt Hoehne tells us about a long voyage well-planned that concluded with an 8,500 mile, 70 day singlehanded sail from New Zealand to Seattle.
56
It’s the start of Fall cruising and there’s no better time to find that treasure of the forest: Chantrelles!

ON THE COVER
Stella, rests quietly at sunrise in Port Blakley Bainbridge Island.
Photo by Neil Rabinowitz