Expert Take

Meet Karli Houlè, the new Director of Operations for the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association, whose love of boating is helping to fuel next month’s Boats Afloat show—and the organization’s bright future.

Maria Gray and Greg Abraham of the American Academy of Canine Water Rescue share their top water safety tips.

Calling all anglers: George Harris and Karsten Mcintosh of the Northwest Marine Trade Association talk their favorite fisheries, tight line trends, and how you can best tackle the slate of stellar fishing seminars at next month’s Seattle Boat Show.

Time to pop by the shop: Fisheries Supply store manager David Farber shares his favorite gadgets and gear for holiday gifting.

Boatwright Tom Jacobs takes NWY inside the boatshop for a look at the restoration of three Blanchard Junior Knockabouts—the largest such effort by the Center for Wooden Boats in years.

Jack Riley of Roche Harbor Resort shares the hometown haunts, adventurous jaunts, and can’t-miss culinary spots beloved by San Juan Island locals.

ALEX KNUDTSON and PETER WHITING of SEATTLE YACHTS talk tenders—and the tough and rugged options from the newly acquired Bullfrog Boats line.

Sold! Yacht broker Diego Gomez of WORTH AVENUE YACHTS shares tried-and-true tips for listing your boat with ease, efficiency, and expertise.

DAVID FARBER, store manager of the beloved local emporium Fisheries Supply, chats buzz-worthy new products and prepping your boat for the season ahead.

JAN ANDERSON, marine photographer and co-owner of Flagship Maritime Training Center, takes you behind the lens for a snapshot of what it takes to photograph a sailboat race.

Expert BRAD COLE, owner of Seattle’s Prism Graphics, answers our burning questions about boat wraps and gives details on the dimensional lettering services swiveling heads around the Sound.

Thanks to the passing of House Bill 1107, the state is ready to welcome boaters from the world over—and the experts at Worth Avenue Yachts have the 4-1-1 on how to charter a vessel in our iconic waters.