Finland is often ranked as the happiest country in the world as the Finns have high incomes, health care for all, and a top education system. Finland also has Oy Botnia Marin Ab, the makers of the original offshore motorboat,...
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Blaine is a sweet seaside village steeped in Salish Sea history. The border community is on the shores of Drayton Harbor, with proximity to Washington’s San Juan Islands and Point Roberts and British Columbia’s Gulf Islands and Sunshine Coast. Because...
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This is the story of how the four Pacific Boys came together to take on the challenge of a lifetime: to participate in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge and row across the Atlantic Ocean.
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In 1889, a quiet, reserved Norwegian immigrant used profits from a rowboat sale to begin building one of largest tugboat companies in the U.S. By Richard Arlin Walker Stepping off the train in April 1889 into the hustle-bustle town of...
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“Miniboats may be small, but they are mighty,” explains Nate Sandel, Education Director at the Columbia River Maritime Museum. “We’ve seen these boats capture the imagination of our students, but also many people from around the world who encounter the...
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Mazatlán is a central Pacific port city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa that offers a historic Spanish colonial town, established in 1531, and a ten-mile-long sandy beach. The vibe is laid back and tranquilo, but there’s no lack of...
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Boaters, start your engines! If you’re reading this article, it means that the long-awaited glory of the Pacific Northwest summer is upon us. But this time of year is not just about the sunshine, it’s also when just about every...
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British Columbia’s Coastal Craft has an evolutionary design philosophy, but their latest model, the 33 Express, has a radically new look. I visited the company’s factory to see how the new boat came together, what it’s like on the water, and what the company has in store for the future.
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While America fought overseas during World War II, civilian mariners helped keep her shores secure. By Richard Walker A dwindling number of the civilian boaters, mariners, and sailors who formed a line of defense on America’s coasts and inland waters...
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Each year, thousands of boaters visit Friday Harbor to enjoy the amenities of one of the Northwest’s largest marinas and experience all that the surrounding community offers. The Port of Friday Harbor Marina attracts boaters year-round, but during the summer,...
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