As boaters, it can be fun to look at new boats and think about what design elements will define the decade. Years from now with that perfect 20/20 hindsight vision, what will boating in this decade look like? When one...
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Whether you love the convenience and versatility of the 26-foot, water-ballasted MacGregor sailboats or no, most sailors have at least heard of them. Fewer boaters are probably familiar with the much larger MacGregor 65 Pilothouse sailboat (not water ballasted) first...
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The Pacific Northwest is familiar ground for the Fleming trawler family, which became mainstream partly due to designer Tony Fleming’s epic public relation adventures both local and abroad on his own Fleming 65 Venture. While his 65-foot model is one...
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What's the best way to experience the wild waters of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula? Our managing editor hops aboard North Pacific Explorations' historic yacht Sea Star to learn a thing or two about expedition-style chartering. Rugged adventure meets luxury lifestyle.
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When you imagine an Ed Monk Senior design, what do you see? Many of us may envision a classic, stout-hearted Monk 36 trawler or an elegant 40-something-foot, bridge-deck cruiser. For those with a bigger yacht bent, the Monk McQueen 72...
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Local sailor Matt Pistay both skippered R2AK Team Angry Beaver – Skiff Sailing Foundation and crewed Sail Hamachi in Transpac to victory. Best sailing summer ever!
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Those familiar with the Finnish boat builder Targa know about their 20- or 30-foot rugged boats with exceptional use of interior space. Launched in 2017 but now available on the West Coast, the flagship Targa 46 (T46) is a go-anywhere...
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Colville, Washington-based Hewescraft is considered the largest boat builder in the Pacific Northwest by unit numbers, known for their tough, reliable, and fun trailerable aluminum craft that are about as ubiquitous on Alaskan cruising grounds as commercial fishing vessels. Perhaps...
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Boating in the Pacific Northwest can sometimes feel like a grand tour of a maritime museum, due to the many good old boats still active on the water. One such example is Seafarer, a 56-foot Custom Winslow RDMY that harkens...
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“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 The simple truth about boating is that someday you’re going to need a tow. Maybe you’ll...
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