You’re using your boat a lot this summer, right? Maybe it’s time for a fuel filter change. Do it before it needs to be done. This refresher video courtesy of …
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EnvironmentalMiscellaneous and Curious
Fake Orca No Subsitute for “Free Willy”
by Peter Marshby Peter MarshOnce upon a time, Hollywood made a movie starring a captive orca named Keiko, who magically leaped over the breakwater in Hammond, Oregon, and away to freedom at the mouth …
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Racers still have time to enter Whidbey Island Race Week, according to Schelleen Rathkopf. Under new management, it’s an exciting time for Race Week veterans and newcomers. Several one-design fleets …
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Last weekend was the annual Hobie SPLASH regatta, held at Sail Sand Point. Nobody, and we mean nobody, enjoys its racing community more than Northwest Hobie sailors. Here’s a quick …
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EnvironmentalMoorage and MarinasWaterfront issues
Chittenden Locks to Open Less Frequently Becuse of Low Water, Expect Delays
by Editorby EditorLow water levels in Lake Washington and a very small ice pack mean that the US Army Corps of Engineers is going to open the locks less frequently this summer. …
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Boating BusinessMegayachtsWaterfront issues
Marine Tourism and Health Care, Two Wins for Washington Marine businesses and NMTA
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneThe Northwest Marine Trade Association can rack up two tremendous political victories this week, though they could be hardly more different in their nature. NMTA Director of Government affairs, and …
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The 520 floating bridge construction is moving along, and here is an update on how boaters will be affected. Note the new clearance figure for the temporary west navigation channel. …
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Our friends at Boat US are having a competition. As you can see from the video, above, there are new ideas out there for life jackets, and it’s definitely time. …
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AdventurePaddles, Oars and BoardsSailboat RacingSailing
They did it! Team Elsie Piddock wins in 5 days 55 minutes from Victoria to Ketchikan
A challenge was presented and Team EP simply cut it to shreds. At the finish they were about 175 miles ahead of the second place Hobie 33 Por Favor who …
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It looks like the weather gods aren’t quite done with Team EP. After a lovely day of reaching in a moderate WSW breeze and sailing at a consistent 8-9 knots, …
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Ed. Note: Sorry, R2AK and Bruce Hedrick fans, the web master was out of wifi/cell range the last 48 hours and the following weren’t posted as promptly as they should …
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Racing sailors will recognize this situation and cringe just a little. Non-racers and non-sailors may cringe a lot. This “cross” occurred early in the first leg of the Van Isle …