Mark Gianneschi, a kayaker who was reported missing last night, has died. The US Coast Guard found his body today. Our condolences to his family and loved ones. Please remember …
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The Northwest Marine Trade Association is putting together a job fair at the the Seattle Boat Show. NMTA members are always on the lookout for great employees, now more than …
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Activities & EntertainmentRendezvousThe Boat GuyvideoWinter Rendezvous Part Deux
Winter Rendezvous Part Deux, Free Moorage!
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneThe tickets are on sale now, and selling fast. As Chip would say, “Don’t be an idiot.” Now is a really good time to buy your ticket. It’s going to …
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It’s not often you get to fish with a true legend however when you get to fish with TWO legends on the same day in the same boat, it is …
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Needless to say, it’s been a very interesting week of weather. Three days of record high temperatures, a pretty good wind storm, and now we’re going to have a beautiful …
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CommunityWinter Rendezvous Part Deux
Winter Rendezvous Partners with One Eighty Foundation
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneWinter Rendezvous Part Deux has a beneficiary! Proceeds from the ‘Deux will go the One Eighty Foundation, which supports children and families in the Pacific Northwest. From pajamas to high …
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Again this year Karl Schulmeisters attended the Paris Boat Show and is sending us his impressions. It’s clear that innovation is alive and well in Europe. Here is the first …
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Boating SafetyWeather
USCG Bar Closures, Openings Work on Social Media
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneThe USCG District 13 has embraced social media as a tool to get important warnings out to commercial vessels and recreational boaters. And no doubt that move helped warn mariners …
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Bruce's BriefsWeather
Bruce’s WARNING Brief for December 11: Batten down the hatches and anything else that might be loose!
We warned you last week that there would be more high wind events and the one for tomorrow looks like the real deal. As you can see from the surface …
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Northwest Yachting columnist Peter Schrappen sent this message out to NMTA member companies about an important deadline, the message applies to boaters who aren’t “in the biz” as well. One of …
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Our friends at Elliott Bay Marina are hosting their own festivities in conjunction with a visit from the Argosy Christmas Trip. If you’re moored there, head on down for the …
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The breeze didn’t quite fill in as hoped, so light air technique and focus ruled the day for Tacoma Yacht Club’s Winter Vashon on Saturday. According to photographer Jan Anderson: This …