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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You may not be aware of it, but Uncle Sam’s arsenal of democracy is hiding in plain sight on the Kitsap Peninsula. By Schelleen Rathkopf Keyport, Washington, is a sleepy little town on a small peninsula between Poulsbo and Bremerton...
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2020 Northwest Yachting Summer Camp Guide Summer is coming! And now is the time to make summer camp plans for your kids! To make it easy for you, we’ve assembled this Happy Campers Guide that features wonderful aquatic, sail, and...
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Just three Ocean Alexander 90Rs have been built so far, and sampling one, is a rare treat. We climbed aboard during last month's iron gray skies and constant downpours; but when it was time to take her out for a spin, the sun came out and made her a perfect valentine.
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Mention “Fisherman Bay” to Northwest boaters and it’s only a few moments before stories are flying about its shallow and winding entrance. The navigational challenges make many skippers reluctant to enter the narrow, though well marked, access channel. We have...
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Our annual Washington Haul-Out Guide is meant to give you all the information you need to get your boat on the hard for those off-season projects.
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The old adage “out of sight, out of mind” never rang truer than when thinking about the bottoms of our boats. But the fact is, bottom neglect can have serious consequences and it’s important to take a peak down there...
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Row, row, row, your boat, gently down the stream… Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, being a badass rower ain’t just a dream. Words and Photos: Lia Ditton In the August issue of Northwest Yachting, we introduced you to Lia Ditton, a...
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Sailboat racing can be simple or complex, expensive or even economical, highly competitive or casual and fun. How do you figure out a fair system of competition for everyone? World Sailing International Race Officer John Abel gives us an insider look.
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