“Ninety-nine percent of all failures come from people who have a habit of making excuses.” — George Washington Carver For boaters with a holding tank, the ritual of pumping out is usually embraced with emotions ranging from mild annoyance to...
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When a strangely luxurious Soviet cargo ship sank in Portland Harbor in 1944, it inspired a local legend - that the ship was actually the lost yacht of Tsar Nicholas II. But was it?
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The human desire to be the captain of our own ship is fundamental. To plot your course, take the helm, and sail to your chosen destination is a perfect metaphor for life both on and off the water.
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In this edition of our annual gift guide, we’ve put our heads together to bring you the best gifts from every corner of boating; from electronics to the galley and your dock box, to fun water toys and great sea salty books.
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“Semper Paratus.” -Latin phrase meaning “Always Ready” and official motto of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary This month we continue with the second part of our interview with US Coast Guard Auxiliarist Richard Martinson (USCG Cmdr. Ret.) who covers the...
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“Rozinante is a splendid name for a boat whose owner has an appreciation of romance, for I am sorry to say romance is a rare thing today.” – From The Compleat Cruiser, by L. Francis Herreshoff By: Seanna Browder Looking...
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Longship Marine consignment and supply store re-opened at a new location in Poulsbo, Washington. One of the last of its kind, the dream of a boating couple has grown into a pillar of our maritime community. Words and Photos: Norris...
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For astronomers studying the cosmos, the term singularity defines the point where a property is thought to be infinite. For example, according to classical theory, the center of a black hole is a singularity because the density is thought to...
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An essential part of PNW transport, boaters and commuters both coexist with a robust ferry system. By Greg Van Belle We were just entering Thatcher Pass on our way to Friday Harbor one glorious summer day. Two Washington State ferries...
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On September 7, 2019, Jeanne Socrates arrived in Victoria after a record-setting, nearly year-long solo sail around the world. By Schelleen Rathkopf At 77 years old, most people are reminiscing about past personal feats while dusting off the frame capturing...
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