In 1889, a quiet, reserved Norwegian immigrant used profits from a rowboat sale to begin building one of largest tugboat companies in the U.S. By Richard Arlin Walker Stepping off …
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“Miniboats may be small, but they are mighty,” explains Nate Sandel, Education Director at the Columbia River Maritime Museum. “We’ve seen these boats capture the imagination of our students, but …
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Mazatlán is a central Pacific port city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa that offers a historic Spanish colonial town, established in 1531, and a ten-mile-long sandy beach. The vibe …
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Boaters, start your engines! If you’re reading this article, it means that the long-awaited glory of the Pacific Northwest summer is upon us. But this time of year is not …
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British Columbia’s Coastal Craft has an evolutionary design philosophy, but their latest model, the 33 Express, has a radically new look. I visited the company’s factory to see how the …
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While America fought overseas during World War II, civilian mariners helped keep her shores secure. By Richard Walker A dwindling number of the civilian boaters, mariners, and sailors who formed …
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Each year, thousands of boaters visit Friday Harbor to enjoy the amenities of one of the Northwest’s largest marinas and experience all that the surrounding community offers. The Port of …
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You may not be aware of it, but Uncle Sam’s arsenal of democracy is hiding in plain sight on the Kitsap Peninsula. By Schelleen Rathkopf Keyport, Washington, is a sleepy …
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2020 Northwest Yachting Summer Camp Guide Summer is coming! And now is the time to make summer camp plans for your kids! To make it easy for you, we’ve assembled …
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Just three Ocean Alexander 90Rs have been built so far, and sampling one, is a rare treat. We climbed aboard during last month’s iron gray skies and constant downpours; but …
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Mention “Fisherman Bay” to Northwest boaters and it’s only a few moments before stories are flying about its shallow and winding entrance. The navigational challenges make many skippers reluctant to …
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