A new decade is upon us, and boaters are thinking about New Year’s resolutions to make the most out of 2020. By: Norris Comer Boaters and marine industry professionals of …
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“Those who do not want to imitate anything, produce nothing.” – Salvador Dalí When aboard with time to reflect (i.e., not in a regatta, foul seas, driving, etc.), I often …
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If one had to make a list of the yacht-iest East Coast boatbuilders ever, Hinckley would be on it. Known for their no-expenses-spared style, the company has roots that go …
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The yacht building French giant Groupe Beneteau keeps cranking out models at a blistering pace, and the Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 is one of their newer builds that just debuted in …
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Words: Doug Hansen // Photos: Jan Anderson Fall racing has come to an end in the Pacific Northwest, and, as is tradition, sailors gathered for one of the last big …
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The crew of the British merchant ship Roxburgh Castle (painted here in 1853) would know a great deal about battens and bitter ends, but not in the way we think …
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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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“Rozinante is a splendid name for a boat whose owner has an appreciation of romance, for I am sorry to say romance is a rare thing today.” – From The …
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R2AK 2020: “Open Relationship”
with Seymour Narrows Racingby Norris Comerby Norris ComerThe Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend, Washington, was abuzz at the annual Race to Alaska (R2AK) Blazer Party on September 6. Always a jovial affair in which R2AK racers …
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The Slovenia-based Elan Yachts reentered the North American marketplace a few years back, and with them came their Impression lineup. The 45.1 is the latest model, a modern Euro-cruiser that …
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On September 7, 2019, Jeanne Socrates arrived in Victoria after a record-setting, nearly year-long solo sail around the world. By Schelleen Rathkopf At 77 years old, most people are reminiscing …
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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 …