If you’re planning on regularly crossing the Columbia River Bar, might be something to consider. . .
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EnvironmentalMoorage and Marinas
Pumpouts Coming to Gig and Quartermaster
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneThe world of pumpout facilities and availability is changing, as is the attitude of boaters toward their (legal and otherwise) responsibility to use them. We’ll be covering this smelly topic …
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There was a dramatic in rescue in the Pacific in the last few days when crew member Andrew Taylor fell off one of the competing Clipper Round the World Race …
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Activities & EntertainmentPower Boating
Hydro Happy Hour Tonight and the New Slough Race
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneGaul Culley and her team are getting excited. The boating community is embracing the Seattle Water Sports Kenmore Hydroplane Cup (aka The Sammamish Slough Race Revival) in a major way. …
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This reminder in from our friends at Boat US. Don’t forget to bring a decent camera along with your tackle box on your next fishing trip. And use it! –KH …
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To see Jan Anderson’s full gallery and order photos, click here. The Tulip Regatta was a blast! A 50 knot gust registered Saturday morning and set the tone for …
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Mother Nature dealt a challenge to the 1100 participants in the Anacortes Salmon Derby this past weekend. But the anglers triumphed, landing more than 150 fish including Bill Robillard’s winning …
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This is pretty exciting, but not as exciting as for the folks onboard the boat. Fair warning, if you (or little ears around you) don’t want to hear the some …
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Paddles, Oars and BoardsSailing
Hobie Alter: The Man Who Changed Surfing and Sailing
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneThere is sad news today from California. Hobie Alter, father of the modern surfboard and of course the Hobie Cat sailboats, died on Saturday. Those lucky enough to meet the …
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FishingMiscellaneous and CuriousPaddles, Oars and Boardsvideo
Man + Kayak vs Hammerhead
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneFlorida shark fisherman Adam Fisk hooked a Hammerhead this week from his kayak, and spent the next couple hours getting towed and taking video. Personally, I’d go back the concept …
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Miscellaneous and CuriousNavigationWaterfront issues
Two Week Chittenden Small Locks Closure Starts April 4
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneLock transits will still be available, but the large locks demand a little more from us than the small locks, so be ready. -KH From the US Army Corps of …
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A few days ago Dalton Bergan ended up third in the International Moth Class US Nationals. We asked Bergan to share a little about the regatta and Moths in general. …