The human desire to be the captain of our own ship is fundamental. To plot your course, take the helm, and sail to your chosen destination is a perfect metaphor …
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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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When it comes to motoryachts, there’s your standard-issue cruisers and then there’s true blue ocean crossers. If you’re serious about taking off and never looking back, the rare FPB 64 …
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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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Salmon fishing was better this year than in the past few seasons in many places. From Northern California to Alaska, it was lights out for many. From Northern California to …
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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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For bluewater sailors, the Swedish sailboat builder Hallberg-Rassy should be a familiar name. The sailboat building talents—Harry Hallberg and Christoph Rassy—were actually competitors for decades until Hallberg retired in 1972. …
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Words: Doug Hansen // Photos: Jan Anderson/Doug Hansen Sailing in the Pacific Northwest is at somewhat of a tipping point with traditional events needing to adapt to the changing times …
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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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We live in an era of dynamic and innovative sailboat production lines from France, among them the many builds of the Sun Odyssey family from Jeanneau. Billed as an all-around …
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Since 2016, Lindell Yachts has been a proud Pacific Northwest family of boats that melds commercial-grade toughness and fishing-machine oriented features with yacht-like accommodations. Joining the growing lineup is the …