The following article appeared in the New York Times print and online editions today, April 24. Even though the fascinating story is not from our little corner of the country, …
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This concise 27 minute video from the public television station KUOW reveals some straightforward, unembellished and very real facts about the condition of our waters and how people and animals …
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I had a couple of requests to analyze the race and compare it to the data provided on Friday. All in all, it was pretty close and it was absolutely …
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Sloop Tavern Blakely Rock Benefit Regatta Absolutely one of our favorite regattas and one we don’t miss. Since it’s always held for a great cause I think the wind …
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I’ve had the good fortune to write about the Oar Northwest team a few times, and they’re an impressive group. While yesterday’s capsize was devastating, it’s clear their experience and …
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The letter, below, from Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) President George Harris makes a critical call to action regarding new taxes in Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s proposed budget. The NMTA …
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One of the countless tragedies that occurred during Hurricane Sandy was the sinking of the replica ship HMS Bounty. The US Coast Guard hearings have both tense emotions and lessons …
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Smartplug Systems of Seattle has made a better mousetrap, or more accurately a better plugin. Even the U.S. Government recognizes it. The General Services Administration (GSA) has just made Smartplug …
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These documents, the email from below from Dan Nowlan of US Sailing to PHRF-NW President David Lynch, plus this open letter to Northwest racers sent out by Northwest IRC Fleet …
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For the most part, we recreational boaters can enjoy our pastime relatively oblivious of infrastructure. Hey, it’s just fun for us, let someone else worry about it. This week many …
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Peter Schrappen, Northwest Yachting columnist, NMTA Director of Government Affairs and Executive Director of the Clean Boating Foundation, has written a thought provoking post in the Clean Boating Foundation blog. …
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Today I had a chance poke around the new Bieker 41 Blue and chat with Paul Bieker about the boat while he added yet another innovative, simple gizmo to the …