How a public relations cruise gone awry grew my appreciation for Beneteau’s Swift Trawlers. By Norris Comer As a marine journalist, I’m well acquainted with the concept of the “P.R. …
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For the adventurous boater, a trip up the Columbia River has much to offer. Herein is a crash course to cruising up the river, from the infamous Columbia River Bar …
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Getting Ready to roll in the R2AK “Down, down, down!” I shout over the 20-knot wind as a deadhead, a proper log, appears on our course. “DOWN!” Jeff Oaklief, president …
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Words and Photos: Norris Comer Last time we hopped aboard the Aspen C120 Knot Wafflen’, it was in SE Alaska, and the owners David and Sue Ellen Jenkins were just …
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Sea Trials: Around the World on Duct Tape and Bailing Wire; by Wendy Hinman At one time or another, we have all fantasized about casting off and sailing away to …
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If you’re in the San Juans Islands with your boat and a bike, you’re unstoppable. Lash those bikes aboard and keep this feature loaded with pro tips handy.
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Words and Photos: Norris Comer Northwest Yachting joins Aspen Power Catamarans’ 10,000-mile journey through Alaska and beyond aboard Knot Wafflen’, a 40-foot C120, designed and built in the PNW. The …
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Words and Photos: Elsie Hulsizer Boaters who visit the remote archipelago of Haida Gwaii (formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands) and its National Park, Gwaii Haanas, will be rewarded with old …
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FeaturesSailboat Racing
Van Isle 360:
A Distance Race with a Social Programby Doug Hansenby Doug HansenBy Doug Hansen Preparing for any two-week sailing race takes a lot of effort; planning for the weather, knowing your crew members’ strengths, making sure your boat is stocked, and …
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Behind the scenes on the iconic Adventuress Words: Lara Roché-Sudar // Photos: Jan Anderson If you’ve lived in and around the Seattle area any time in the past 50 years, …
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It’s a tale as old as boats themselves: young person buys the old, forgotten boat on the dock and the misadventure of a lifetime ensues. There is something addictive about …
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