On this Seafair weekend, we’re pleased to have John Paramore of the Seattle Outboard Association talk about the APBA and electric hydro racing. Some impressive speeds here, with the electric …
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True Wavepiercer!
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The boat of missing rower Paul Clark was been found off the Washington coast. The crew of the fishing vessel Tally Ho alerted USCG Station Grays Harbor when they spotted …
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Boating Safety
Coast Guard Reminds Boaters to Operate Safely During Seafair on Lake Washington
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneThis reminder in from the US Coast Guard. Certain things on the water can’t be controlled. But with a little preparation and dose of commonsense, boating is a remarkably safe …
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EnvironmentalWaterfront issues
Washington’s Clean Boating Program Awarded $1.5 Million
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneKudos to the Sea Grant Team for keeping Washington at the forefront of environmental protection.–KH New funding means less pollution and healthier boating in the San Juan Islands and on …
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One of nwyachting’s primary missions is to help clubs strengthen and grow. Within in the larger Northwest boating community there are so many vibrant organizations that make boating safer and …
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It comes as no surprise that Olympic hopefuls Derick Vranizan and Isabella Bertold won the Canadian Laser and Laser Radial Championships this past weekend. Each won their classes handily with …
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Boating SafetyMiscellaneous and Curiousvideo
Salmon Bay Railroad Bridge Snags One
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneWe’re working on getting some answers about how exactly this happened yesterday, but in the meantime here’s a video that’s just painful to watch for any boat owner. The railroad …
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If racers were getting a little antsy about this week’s racing conditions, they certainly got their fill in when Penn Cove delivered its patented conditions for the final day. PRO …
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Boating SafetyPaddles, Oars and Boards
7 Kid, 2 Adult Kayakers Rescued
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneNews from the USCG. Does anybody have the scoop on this? SEATTLE — Coast Guard and Navy personnel rescued seven children and two adults after they became separated during a kayaking …
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This just in from the Northwest Salmon Derby Facebook page. ** NOTICE: The Harbor Marine Salmon Tournament scheduled for this weekend, July 26 and 27, has been canceled due to …