West Marine is opening its brand new Seattle store in style this weekend September 12-14. The new 11,000 sq. ft. store is located at 1827 15th Ave W, very near Elliott …
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Miscellaneous and Curious
The Real Helena Star Story; Pot, Sailboat Racing, Environmental Impact and Tee Shirts
by Editorby EditorEd. Note: As the Helena Star is being broken up for scrap as part of Washington State’s Derelict Vessel Program, she’s prompted memories to bubble up for many nwyachting.com readers. Our …
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Click on any photo to enlarge. Photos courtesy of “flashtestdummy” One of the things we do here at nwyachting.com is highlight the varied and amazing type of boating activity throughout the …
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Activities & EntertainmentThe Boat Guy
Yachtoberfest. Beer, Brats and The Boat Guy
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneChip’s parties are where it’s at. And the first weekend in October, where it’s at is Tacoma!
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From our good friends at Chuck Hovey Yachts comes this exciting 58-foot, go anywhere motor yacht. Here’s some of what the builder has to say about the new Flemings 58: …
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Activities & EntertainmentEducationPaddles, Oars and Boards
OAR Northwest Teaching Its way down the Mighty Mississippi
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneOur friends at OAR Northwest are taking on the might Mississippi, and doing it with an eye toward educating. Teachers: We’ve already discussed the opportunities for your students to connect to …
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The venerable PITCH regatta had a day of carnage, another good day of racing and a title sponsor in KarMart. And one more “little” thing, the 394′ megayacht A. This …
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Environmentalvideo
Fish and Fishermen Rejoice over One Last Explosion!
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneFilmmaker John Gussman caught the last explosion of the last dam on the Elwha River on the spectacular Olympic Peninsula. Even though taking down the last of the Glines Canyon …
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Activities & EntertainmentFishing
Coho Kayak Classic Fishing Tournament
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneThis kayak fishing tournament will benefit the Heroes on the Water veterans group. What a great reason to get on the water this weekend! All the info here:
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Boating Safety
Interesting Listen – Coast Guard Calls from Bainbridge Rescue
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneThis past Sunday eight people and a dog had to be rescued after their boat capsized. Looking at the boat, it’s hardly surprising it had trouble: That’s not much boat for …
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Sailboat RacingSailingWave Writer
No Ordinary Women, Just Extraordinary Sailors
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneIt seems every few years there has to be a women’s sailing challenge, as if it’s something that’s never been done before. No disrespect, but I think the time has …
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Howdy, folks! We are in the throes of campaign season. That’s right. This is one time of year when you can count on hearing from your elected officials and those …