Much has happened since my last iteration of On Watch. For one, I attended the world’s largest boat show, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). Along with 170 of my closest friends, we attended the annual Northwest Party that...
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A new build joins the growing Finnish-made Targa fleet. The Targa 27.2 is more of a tweak than an overhaul to the original 27.1 model, a build billed as a four-by-four of the sea. What new features are offered with...
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Early on the morning of November 10, a fire broke out at Blue Sea Systems’ facilities in Bellingham, Washington. Blue Sea Systems manufactures marine electrical parts and employs about 75 people in Bellingham who work in manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution...
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In 2007, Seattle area residents started hearing about Colton Harris-Moore, a small-town kid from Camano Island who turned mischief into a seemingly unending crime spree that caught the nation’s attention. Eventually dubbed “The Barefoot Bandit,” Harris-Moore became a Northwest legend...
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Whether you're heading north to or south from Alaska, Prince Rupert is a great boat friendly speck of civilization adjacent to the sometimes dicey Dixon Entrance.
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Both the U.S. Coast Guard and RCMP put their lives on the line to keep boaters safe. Read on for the complete picture, on the water and behind the scenes.
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Winter time is here again, and with it comes traditional flavors like cinnamon, chocolate, gingerbread, and peppermint! If you’re a fan of chocolate, orange, and warm cocktails, this Orange Brandy Hot Chocolate may just become a new favorite at your...
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In an effort to further involve citizens in the preservation of the state’s wildlife and fishing resources, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is accepting grant applications for volunteer projects. The projects are intended to enhance the state’s...
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Words: Doug Hansen // Photos: Jan Anderson Round the County is considered by many to be the ultimate Northwest regatta. Taking racers on a two-day lap of Island County that includes the San Juan Islands with an overnight stop in...
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The Port of Bellingham and Ports America signed a new service contract allowing international cargo vessels to use the Bellingham Shipping Terminal. Ports America is the biggest terminal operator and stevedore in the United States, operating 80 terminals in 42...
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