PBS/NOVA is airing a fascinating show on undersea explorer Robert Ballard’s U-Boat research. Ballard found U-166 about 45 miles off the Louisiana coast, and that discovery solved a mystery and …
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It’s time for one of our very favorite organizations to officially open for the season this coming Sunday. The Foss Waterway Seaport, which combines both Tacoma’s storied maritime history familiarizing …
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Sailboat RacingUncategorized
-3 Gusting to 0, A Fine Day for Portraits
by Jan Andersonby Jan AndersonOkay, okay, so SOME days simply aren’t blessed with breeze, as we all know, and Saturday’s rendition of this annual battle was one of them. One could argue, however, that …
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Bruce's BriefsSailboat RacingWeather
Bruce’s Weather Brief May 8: Special for SYC Vashon Island Race
Hooray, Hooray, it’s the 8th of May 2015 Wow! What a week! Hail, rain, breeze, then no breeze and COLD on Tuesday to 75° today and 80° tomorrow with the …
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If a picture’s worth a thousand words, what’s this video worth? It’s amazing these vessels can make headway and stay upright. Borrowed from the Disneynature film Oceans by directors Jacques …
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Once again we’re lucky to have Ryan Helling of Swiftsure Yachts report in from his adventures, this time from the Race to the Straits last weekend. Ryan and his wife …
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The women of the South Sound Sailing Society are putting together a great event on May 16. Any women interested in getting some great instruction by other women at a …
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This in from our friends at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (aka Ballard Locks). The locks will be closed for 12 hours tonight and next Tuesday, so if you need …
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From Stacey Howery, Washington State Department of Transportation With activities for the Opening Day of Boating Season beginning tomorrow, I wanted to take this opportunity to share important safety information …
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by Ken Howe, Washington Yacht Club Not only did the UW sailing club dock boats on the Quad lawn, but they sailed them in the fountain, too. For over twenty …
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Bruce's BriefsSailboat RacingWeather
Bruce’s Weather Brief, April 24, Special for Protection Island Race
As they say, you should have been here yesterday. It looks like the run of great sailing weather we’ve had will finally end this weekend which is unfortunate because it’s …
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Activities & EntertainmentPaddles, Oars and Boards
Northwest Paddling Festival Adds SUP Jousting, Kayak Polo and Swap Meet to May 8-9 Event
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneThere is no more “Northwest” form of enjoying the water than paddling. And it’s definitely on the upswing with a competitive hotbed in Gig Harbor, SUP rentals commonly available and …