It’s a race to save our southern resident killer whales from extinction and the limited availability of Chinook is deemed a contributing factor to their downfall. According to the Seattle Times, leading killer-whale scientists and researchers believe part of the...
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Modern boats are jam-packed with sophisticated communication equipment. We trace the evolution of that tech from VHF to AIS to Wi-Fi and more. By Jeff Cote In the late 19th century, scientists and inventors harnessed a peculiar phenomenon that allowed...
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Westerbeke 5.0 MCGA Generator Westerbeke first started making marine generators in 1937 and has been on the cutting edge of design ever since. In September, the tried and true Westerbeke brand released a new compact low-carbon monoxide (CO) gasoline generator...
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Jim Pivarnik spent 15 years as deputy director at the Port of Port Townsend before re-routing to the Port of Port Kingston for a leadership position. Two years later, Pivarnik has announced that he will be returning to his home...
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The Gran Turismo line is the French boatbuilder Beneteau’s break into the express cruiser family. A cruising yacht in a sportboat package, the Gran Turismo (GT) 40 is a newer version of the popular GT 38. Straight from the desk...
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One of the largest gatherings of classic and replica schooners took place this fall in Cannes, France, with the 40th Régates Royales international yachting show. On the evening of September 28, ten owners of those schooners gathered on board the...
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On December 3, Washington Sea Grant and the Gig Harbor BoatShop at Eddon Boatyard will be co-sponsoring a Coast Guard-approved “First Aid at Sea” workshop. The class will cover topics like hypothermia and near drowning while at sea. Participants will...
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November is a down time for big water fishing in the Northwest, but it’s still a good time to give thanks for the opportunities we do have. Don’t winterize that fishing boat! There are still fish to be caught, especially...
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To Dry or Not To Dry, That is the Question! By Norris Comer Dry storage as a concept is less mandatory in the temperate coastal Pacific Northwest than most places throughout North America, but certainly attracts its fair share of...
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The Coast Guard cutter Active arrived home to Port Angeles after interdicting three suspected smuggling vessels during their 50-day eastern Pacific Ocean patrol. An Air Station Port Angeles aircrew and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter accompanied the 75-member Active crew (including...
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