From Whidbey Island Race Week PRO Charley Rathkopf, who reported in last night: Finally some wind, but lots of rain came with it. That allowed for an on-time start in …
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In this video-by-drone by Francesco Marinari, the Costa Concordia is seen on it’s final “voyage.” Really, it’s a funeral procession to the breakers in Genoa Voltri. For excellent coverage of …
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Sailboat Racing
Whidbey Island Race Week Has Slow Start, Bright Future
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneIt’s one of those years when the Penn Cove conditions are slow to come through. On Monday just enough breeze came through to get a race started, which was later …
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A father and daughter had a close and wonderful encounter with Southern Right Whales in Argentina. The whales clearly didn’t want to hurt them, and in fact I’ve heard of …
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The good folk at the Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing Derby report success, as in lots of family fun. The results are in (click to enlarge): They plan to have a …
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Once again, the USCG comes through. For boaters, it’s good to see the US and Canadian rescue services working so well together. –KH PORT ANGELES, Wash. — The U.S. Coast Guard …
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The Boat Guy clearly has a soft spot for animals.
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Important Corrections: Iridium is not being sued by the Kaufman family. Whenever LLC, a satellite communications service reseller, is being sued. Additionally, Iridium spokeswoman Diane Hockenberry points out that Iridium …
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The Riptide 35 Mk 2 Longboard was first to finish the 2014 Vic-Maui Race, and if she hasn’t already, will surely save her time on the next closest boat, New …
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This may be my last update, as I’m camping over the weekend and participating in Whidbey Island race week next week. The two lead boats, Longboard and New Haven, are …
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Activities & EntertainmentEducationSailing
Seaport Adds Sailing Lessons in Tacoma
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneFoss Waterway Seaport has added more sailing lessons to the kayak/SUP/sailing program they announced a few weeks ago. This is a great way to get a basic lesson and a …
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A woman died last night in a boating collision off the Seattle’s Leschi neighborhood on Lake Washington. The story is still developing, and can be followed here in The Seattle …