One of nwyachting’s primary missions is to help clubs strengthen and grow. Within in the larger Northwest boating community there are so many vibrant organizations that make boating safer and …
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Activities & EntertainmentEducationSailing
Seaport Adds Sailing Lessons in Tacoma
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneFoss Waterway Seaport has added more sailing lessons to the kayak/SUP/sailing program they announced a few weeks ago. This is a great way to get a basic lesson and a …
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Kudos to the Day Island Yacht Club in University Place! They made a fun open house, promoted it early, had a great event and provided this followup. We’re happy to …
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Now, this looks like a great way to spend the day, proving you’re the best, fastest crabber out there. Mark your calendars for July 19th at Everett, and check out …
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Activities & EntertainmentEducationPaddles, Oars and BoardsSailingSUP
Foss Waterway Seaport Offers Affordable Intro to SUP, Sailing
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneNot only is Foss Waterway Seaport offering a cool place to get in touch with this region’s maritime history, it is following through with its plans to make hands-on boating …
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Activities & EntertainmentRendezvous
Signature’s Beneteau Rendezvous Set for August
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneOur friends at Signature Yachts have certainly embraced rendezvous, with support for building both casual racing and cruising activities across the multiple lines they carry. Owners enjoy the sense of …
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Activities & EntertainmentEnvironmentalWaterfront issues
Paddling Pumpout Pirates Descend on July 4th
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneFrom our friends at Washington Sea Grant: Avast ye polluters! Washington Sea Grant’s kayakers for clean water will deliver hands-free, spray-free pumpout adapter kits directly to the boaters who need …
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Activities & EntertainmentCommunityPaddles, Oars and Boards
Paddle for Parkinson’s July 26
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneFriend Dwight Jones has created a great fundraising event for Parkinson’s Disease research. Let’s support the effort at both Elliott Bay Marina in Seattle and Dock Street Marina in Tacoma. …
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Activities & EntertainmentHow-tos and TipsPower BoatingThe Boat Guyvideo
Chip Does Trawlerfest
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneChip finds all the sources for information in one place, Trawlerfest.
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Activities & EntertainmentSailing
How Will You Celebrate Summer Sailstice?
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneSummer Sailstice is a great excuse to hoist the mainsail. Here’s are the basics: Summer Sailstice was founded in February 2001 by John Arndt, as the global, annual celebration of …
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Activities & EntertainmentMiscellaneous and CuriousTraditional
Vancouver Expedition Anchor Presentation Friday
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneFor those who haven’t heard, an anchor thought to be from Captain Vancouver’s 18th Century expedition may have been pulled from off off of Whidbey Island six days ago. If …
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For those celebrating the Rose Festival in Portland today through Sunday, as usual you’re in for a treat. It’s Fleet week, and a number of fascinating military vessels are open …