Northwest Yachting

2020 Rendezvous Roundup

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...

Coastal Craft 33 Express, Photo: Alex Kwanten

Coastal Craft’s Aluminum Express

April 1, 2020 2737 Like

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.

Last Line of Defense - Merchant Marines in WW2

The Coastal Picket Force:
Last Line of Defense

March 24, 2020 842 Like

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...

Friday Harbor,
San Juan Island

March 23, 2020 742 Like

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,...

The U.S.S. Henry M. Jackson returning to port. Photo by Lieutenant Commander Michael Smith/United States Navy

Submarine Group 9:
Run Silent, Run Deep

March 18, 2020 4655 1

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...

Happy Campers

March 11, 2020 587 2

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...

Ocean Alexander 90R, photo by Alex Kwanten

Falling for the
Ocean Alexander 90R

March 4, 2020 1367 Like

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.

Fisherman Bay, Washington

February 21, 2020 891 1

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...

2020 Washington Haul-Out Guide

February 17, 2020 1961 1

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.

Ask the Experts: Bottom Cleaning

February 14, 2020 1620 1

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...