Having read Captain Vancouver’s journals years ago, I thought I knew the history of his epic voyage in the Pacific Northwest. I took for granted, foolishly, the accuracy and veracity of his records. Of course, we should all know that history is written by the victors
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You’ve got your boat for cruising open waters, a dinghy for trips to shore, and a kayak for shallow waters. That means that the last place you have left to conquer is the backyard pool! And what better way than...
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For bluewater sailors, the Swedish sailboat builder Hallberg-Rassy should be a familiar name. The sailboat building talents—Harry Hallberg and Christoph Rassy—were actually competitors for decades until Hallberg retired in 1972. Rassy bought Hallberg’s yard, and the new name was born:...
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Inflatable boats and kayak paddles are among the items granted exemption from tariffs targeting $200 billion in Chinese imported goods. The exemptions were made with the advocacy of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), who worked with stakeholders to file...
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Words: Doug Hansen // Photos: Jan Anderson/Doug Hansen Sailing in the Pacific Northwest is at somewhat of a tipping point with traditional events needing to adapt to the changing times and new events springing up and finding astounding popularity. It...
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As her latest journey around the world continues, we hopped aboard Maiden to see the crew in action. By Schelleen Rathkopf Girls belong on boats, and there’s no person in history that tells this story better than Tracy Edwards, the...
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As summer winds down we start to think about the fall: harvests, pumpkins, fall leaves, misty mornings, apple harvests. Rather than mixing up a refreshing icy cocktail, one option is to pop the top on some of the delicious local...
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The Kelowna Yacht Club was recently granted a four-anchor rating as part of the Georgia Strait Alliance’s Clean Marine B.C. program, making it the first marine facility in the province’s interior region to earn a certification. The Clean Marine B.C....
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If you’re a boater who can’t stand a single stain or bit of dirt on your immaculate deck, then you’ll need a cleaner that can cut through just about any mess that might appear. Dek Magic from SeaDek is a...
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“Semper Paratus.” -Latin phrase meaning “Always Ready” and official motto of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Silver and orange Coast Guard boats are a common sight on waters all over the U.S. as they carry out their role as a...
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