“Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” -Fred Rogers [aka Mr. Rogers] quoting his mother’s advice for handling disasters This month we continue the theme of boat towing in the second of a two-part Ask...
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What makes a sailboat a no-nonsense, bluewater cruiser? Of course, opinions differ, but one way to start is with a solid aluminum hull, which is hardly a common production sailboat design choice. Among this relatively small family of metal sailboat...
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The Seattle Boats Afloat Show is returning September 12-15 to Chandler’s Cove on South Lake Union. Considered the largest in-water boat show on the West Coast, this year’s show is projected to showcase over 225 vessels, with tours of boats...
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PredictWind The PredictWind App is perfect for sailors who want to catch the optimal amount of wind the next time they’re on the water. The app takes advantage of proprietary marine weather forecasts models and data from 20,000 weather stations...
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If asked to blurt out the name of a quintessential motor trawler line, I’d wager a good number of people would say, “Nordhavn!” What eventually led to the creation of Nordhavn was the founding of Pacific Asian Enterprises (PAE) in...
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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 from sail.
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Just in time to experience the magical maritime world of a Northwest summer, the state of Washington is doing its part to encourage more young people to enjoy the region’s parks, rivers, lakes, forests, and other outdoor areas. In mid-July,...
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When we found our Cape Dory sloop, she was tied to a guest dock in Port Townsend, the hull riding on the dock due to the absence of any sort of fenders. The rotten docklines were one gust from breaking....
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Pacific Breeze Easy Up Beach Tent One of the best parts about exploring on your boat is finding beaches that no one else can reach. Putting down the anchor and spending the afternoon on shore can be very tempting, but...
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It was announced in mid-July that Port of Port Townsend commissioners hired engineering firm Mott MacDonald to create designs and prepare bid documents for the Point Hudson Jetty project. The aging jetty sorely needs a replacement or refurbishment; it was...
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