Words: Doug Hansen // Photos: Neil Parker The start of the true fall racing season is marked by Corinthian Yacht Club of Edmonds’ annual Foulweather Bluff Race. Standing for nearly …
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If you are like me, then next to On Watch, my second favorite part of Northwest Yachting is the reviews of new boating gadgets and technology (Goods and Gear and …
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As the sun is overpowered by the grey clouds of fall, a familiar chill fills the air, reminding us that our precious summer is ending and Northwest rain will soon …
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After a multi-year Pacific Northwest hiatus, Florida-based Blackfin Boats have found a dealer in the Pacific Northwest—Irwin Yacht Sales. These popular, trailerable, go-fast and have-fun sport boats are all about …
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One of the most important ingredients in my life is ice. When I bought my boat, she had a 1988 U-Line ice maker installed in the back deck bar. It …
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Say the name, “Kadey-Krogen” in a yacht club and you’re bound to get several nods of appreciation. These full-blooded, full displacement motor trawlers are synonymous with long distance luxury cruising …
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Cruising at night or in very low-light situations, such as fog, is nerve-racking for most boaters. Myself included. Most boaters will avoid traveling with limited visibility but sometimes it happens. …
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The Azimut S7 is one of those ultra-modern sport yachts that’s got enough cutting-edge, fancy tech aboard to be part spaceship. With the stated goal to be the “most technologically …
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Inflatable boats and kayak paddles are among the items granted exemption from tariffs targeting $200 billion in Chinese imported goods. The exemptions were made with the advocacy of the National …
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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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A silver swarm of coho salmon have already made their appearance in Pacific Northwest salt waters. But September is the time when these acrobatic fish really flip the switch. So, …
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Thursday, August 8 in Bremerton, Washington, was a memorable experience for me. The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), BoatUS, and the Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) organized a meet-your-elected-official experience …