As Bruce Hedrick predicted, this year’s Toliva Shoal Race, the third in the South Sound Series, was one to remember. Don’t forget to check in for his weather outlooks for …
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Bruce's BriefsSailboat RacingWeather
Bruce’s Weather Brief Feb 20, Special for Toliva Shoal and Girts Rekevics
This should be an absolutely banner weekend for boaters and that will be especially true for the sailors doing the Toliva Shoal Race out of Olympia and the Girts Rekevics …
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North U (of North Sails) is once again holding its popular Tactics Seminars in several locations on the West Coast. The Seattle seminar will be held March 22 and the …
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Activities & EntertainmentRendezvousWinter Rendezvous Part Deux
Conga Line Fun – the WRPD Wrap
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneThe Winter Rendezvous Poulsbo Part Deux February 6-7 was an amazing success, proving once again that neither weather nor a stunning Seahawks Superbowl defeat can dampen a Northwest boater’s spirits! …
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Wow, we had no idea how popular cannon’s are with boaters until last month when the Ye Olde Cannonmaker got bombed with inquiries about the Herreshoff Saluting Cannon. Nothing like …
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A dramatic rescue played out in the Antarctic over the last few days. This time, Seattle-based icebreaker Polar Star came to the rescue, one of the few ships in the …
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We knew this day was coming. The SR520 (Evergreen Floating Bridge) drawspan will be closed tomorrow, February 17th. Access to Lake Washington to the south will still be available through the east and …
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Between the near-cancellation and the great success, last week’s Roche Harbor Salmon Classic was one to remember. Here are some happy salmon fishermen and women!
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Fishing
San Juan Islands Open for one last shot at a good winter hatchery chinook fishery
by Editorby EditorImportant information from Mark Yuasa in his excellent Seattle Times blog. by Mark Yuasa, The Seattle Times State Fish and Wildlife has decided to reopen to hatchery chinook fishery in …
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AdventureSailboat RacingWeather
The Big Split, and 60 mile gain in 10 hours!
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneRacers, Routers and Risk Takers brace yourselves. The Volvo Ocean Race just got interesting. It’s been exciting with close finishes, and it’s been dramatic with a boat getting its bottom …
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After the turmoil that almost took the Roche Harbor Salmon Classic off the calendar, it seems only fitting there were plenty of fish and smiling faces. Here’s the report from …
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In its 81st year, the Bremerton Yacht Club will once again host the Heavy Weather race Saturday February 14th, 2015. Observer training is scheduled on Wednesday Feb 11th with the …