Here’s a video from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife on Pink salmon fishing.
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Activities & EntertainmentMy Boat StoryTraditional
Hi-Laker History Comes Alive in La Conner
by Editorby EditorNorthwest Yachting reader and, Hi-Laker owner and now Hi-Laker expert, Steve Hurt, checks in from the La Conner Classic Car and Boat Show earlier this month: By Steve Hurt The …
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If there is a better venue for sailboat racing than Hood River Oregon, I’ve not sailed there yet. The most consistently windy place in our country with waves the size …
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To nobody’s surprise, the R2AK beat will go on….. PORT TOWNSEND, WA – Organizers have given a second Race to Alaska the green light. “After numerous debriefs with safety personnel, …
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Sailboat Racing
Hamachi, Allure and Martha are Northwest Winners in Transpac
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneThe biennial Transpac Los Angeles to Hawaii race is in the books. And the Pacific Northwest made its mark. In Division 4, Greg Slyngstad’s J/125 Hamachi won by nearly four …
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It’s vital that you begin prepping for this event early. There may be a run on pink garments at local thrift stores. And there are those pre-race parties. Seriously, this …
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Activities & EntertainmentEnvironmental
Kyocera to Recycle Phones and Give Minutes to Military Personnel
by Editorby EditorIt’s great when a corporation figures out a way to participate in the community in a meaningful way. Kyocera Communications is helping both the environment and personnel in our armed …
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Whidbey Island Race Week has certainly had its ups and downs over the years, with many different helmsmen. This year marks the beginning of a new era with Charlie and …
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The Northwest sailing community was stunned when sailmaker and accomplished racer Doug Christie died suddenly June 14th. There’s more on his life in the August issue of Northwest Yachting magazine, …
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Paddles, Oars and BoardsSailboat RacingUncategorized
Paddles Welcome in Northern Century Race
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt Hoehne6.11 Human Power may be used at any time for any purpose, including but not limited to favorable positionng and gaining distance toward the finish. Oars, paddles, and pedals are …
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SEATTLE — A Coast Guard Cutter crew and local fire department personnel responded to a fire aboard a pleasure craft with six people aboard near Point Wilson, Monday afternoon. The six …
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This year’s Transpac race from Los Angeles to Hawaii started out with a chaotic weather scene and freakishly slow going, but appears to be ending with the high speed downwind …