The tradition continues. While for many of us the boating season in the Northwest never really closes or opens, opening day is a great way to mark the warm(ish) boating …
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Activities & EntertainmentBoating Kids
Gig Harbor Sale/Swap Meet to Benefit Junior Sailing this Sunday
by Editorby EditorOur friends at the Gig Harbor YC are putting together a quick fund raiser for the junior sailing program. There are a number of interesting items, including small outboards. See …
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Ed. Note: All photos by Jan Anderson, and here’s her take on the weekend, “Oh, darn it, yet another fantastic weekend of weather. Early odds are that 2015 is going …
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We have had so much incredible sailing this spring, I just keep waiting for something bad to happen. Well, I don’t think it will be this weekend even though the …
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NavigationUSCGWaterfront issues
Coast Guard issues Temporary Zones, Regulated Navigation Area
by Editorby EditorFrom the USCG 13th District: SEATTLE — The Coast Guard 13th District commander, working in conjunction with the Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound captain of the port, has established …
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Activities & EntertainmentTraditional
Viking Ships Then and Now – Free Friday at the Center for Wooden Boats
by Editorby EditorGreat program with free admission on Friday. And who doesn’t like learning about Vikings? From the Center for Wood Boats: Building of original Viking ships and modern-day construction of replica …
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By Pete Shelton, Hatton Marine The warm weather we’ve been having is telling us it’s time to get ready for boating season. Perhaps our early spring will offer us a …
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Good Golly, Miss Molly – what a wonderful weekend for sailing! BIG breeze, BIG seas, and BIG fun! Apparently it’s so: 2015 is The Year of Breeze. No thunderstorms, zero hail, no …
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Paddles, Oars and BoardsSUP
Northwest Paddling Series is Launched, Five SUP Events with Grand Finale at Seafair
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneWe’re a little late on publishing this one, seeing as the first event has already happened and the second one is this weekend. It’s great to see the NMTA step …
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In the Northwest we are pretty much spoiled by having it relatively easy to refuel your boat. Just drive up to the fuel dock and you are good to go. …
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The Leukemia Cup has been around for a long time, raised a great deal of money and helped countless sufferers of these diseases. This event is our friend Gary Jobson’s baby, …
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The mighty Sierra 26 Dos just keep racking up the wins showing most of the fleet their stern boat for boat on a very regular basis. The conditions could not …