A U.S. Navy quartermaster finds himself back aboard a working boat after a 33-year-career in journalism. By Richard Walker Four crewmembers and I are in the water, buoyed by our …
Boating Safety
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Well-known for the finest marine and aviation life rafts in the industry, WINSLOW Life Raft Company’s combination of superior quality with extremely lightweight and compact design has gone unmatched for …
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The excellent work continues with educational workshops for boaters, thanks to local partnerships with Washington Sea Grant. For April, Washington Sea Grant teams up with the Kingston Cove Yacht Club …
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As a responsible boater, you should be familiar with the laws involving marijuana usage to know what risks you are exposed to as a boater or, more significantly, as a …
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OOPS! Boating’s Close Encounters and Other Awkward Moments; by Peter Vassilopoulos One of my first boating memories is the image of a family friend’s Ranger 24 on its side on …
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By Captain Skip Anderson The Bricks and Mortar of being comfortable and competent at the helm As a boating instructor and lifelong mariner, I’ve grown to see the voyage to …
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Professional delivery captain Chris Couch tells the story of one of his Puget Sound deliveries. Jump inside the mind of a pro to see how it’s done right. By Chris …
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The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is a fantastic resource of safe boating knowledge, and the Eastside Flotilla 22 is hosting their “About Boating Safely” one-day class in the months ahead. …
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Weems + Plath SOS Light & Flag || $99.95 For well over a century, maritime distress has been associated with the pyrotechnic show of handheld and meteor flares. However, the …
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Excerpted from the 2016 Northwest Yachting Holiday Gift Guide: Invented by a gentleman whose friend died from drowning, this bracelet-style device is extra insurance should you or your child find …
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced actions to update the limits for toxic pollutants in Washington’s surface waters in an effort to protect water quality. The EPA has approved 45 …
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As the captain of your vessel, you are directly responsible for the safe navigation of your vessel and the safety of every person onboard. How many boating horror stories have …