Washington’s copper bottom paint ban is a big deal for both recreational boaters and maritime industry in the state. Peter Schrappen investigates.
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What’s does the new year have in store for the Pacific Northwest boating community? Well, there is plenty to look forward to, no matter what kind of boater you ask.
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Go into the big drink armed with Mark Yuasa’s tips on pulling bottom-dwellers from the depths and on the spring trout and salmon fisheries.
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Smart gadgets and stylist products that really float our boat for June 2023.
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Everett-based OceanGate Inc. is charting the course for modern day oceanic exploration as its pioneering submersible, Titan, descends into the depths this month on its sophomore expedition to chronicle the …
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Take a pleasure cruise to dine on delicacies plucked fresh from the sea at these destination worthy Northwest shellfish farms.
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I don’t know about you, but this shutdown has given me plenty of time at home with my family. Back to the basics for sure at my abode in Seattle. …
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There are few better books out there on lobbying and advocacy than Dr. Frank Luntz’s Words that Work: It’s Not What You Say, It’s What People Hear. It’s true. This …
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Very few days go by without me being asked, “What’s the latest with copper bottom paint?” This query has followed my career at Northwest Marine Trade Association since the 2011 …
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Located on Vancouver Island’s eastern shore, Chemainus is nestled between the mountains and the sea. Its name comes from the First Nations shaman, prophet, and leader “Tsa-meeun-is” (Broken Chest) of …
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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 …
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“Every time I paint a portrait I lose a friend.” —John Singer Sargent, from Bentley and Esar, Treasury of Humorous Quotations When it comes to painting a boat, owners usually …