Whidbey Island Race Week has been a summer sailing staple for years in Oak Harbor. (Photo by Jan Anderson). Change is in the air for the local sailing mainstay, Whidbey …
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Photos by Jan Anderson The spring holds a special place on the Seattle racing calendar. Not only does it tease the beginnings of summer, but finally we can race sailboats …
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Whidbey Island Race Week has certainly had its ups and downs over the years, with many different helmsmen. This year marks the beginning of a new era with Charlie and …
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Bruce’s Weather Brief: March 20, 2015 Special For Gig Harbor Islands Race
As we said last week, it was too good to last and sure enough the weather is turning more typical for springtime in the Pacific Northwest. That would mean rain …
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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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Once again it appears that the gods are smiling on the Sloop as not only is there a record turnout, it appears that the wind may co-operate as well. Regardless, …
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The Pacific Northwest boating community lost one of its shining stars on March 20, 2020. Stanley (Stan) Vint Butchart Jr. of Burien, Washington, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded …
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One Life racing at CYCs Center Sound Series, Blakely Rocks on March 7, 2020. (Photo: Arden Rathkopf) The J/99 short-handed, offshore monohull speedster is the new kid in town and …
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The Pacific Northwest maritime community lost one of its greats with the passing of Center for Wooden Boats Co-Founder Colleen Wagner on January 2, 2020. Colleen and her husband Dick …
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Words: Doug Hansen // Photos: Jan Anderson/Doug Hansen Sailing in the Pacific Northwest is at somewhat of a tipping point with traditional events needing to adapt to the changing times …
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The final Whidbey Island Race Week (WIRW) in Oak Harbor was epic and described by many as, “the best Race Week yet!” After 37 years in this venue, that says …
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Words: Doug Hansen // Photos: Maria Swearingen (SailingPDX) Recovering from Van Isle 360 this summer has been an ordeal unto itself; catching up with work, earning back points with the …