Nautical News

A gathering of well-wishers, boat lovers, and former passengers waved goodbye to the M/V Olympus as it motored out of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and into the heavy Puget …

When should a boater go to school? Right out of the gate, anyone who knows me might suspect my immediate response would be, “For life, of course!” However, the real …

Eagle Harbor of Bainbridge Island, Washington has completed a major rebuild and is now running at full speed. Not only is the marina a certified Green Marina as per modern …

A boat that is properly set up for fishing can make the difference between a frustrating experience and a fish catching experience. I offer five fishy tips and tricks to …

The Leukemia Cup Regatta is an iconic charity regatta that’s kicking off its yearly campaign at the Elliott Bay Marina in Seattle with a cocktail reception on April 6. Good …

The search for Seattle-owned commercial crabbing vessel F/V Destination, with her six crewmembers, was called off in the Bering Sea on February 13, 2017 by the U.S. Coast Guard. The …

O, Canada, we stand on guard for thee! Great news has come from our neighbors to the north who reside in Victoria, B.C. The new Victoria International Marina currently under …

New legislature from the Washington State House of Representatives seeks to keep our local orcas safe from drones and other unmanned vessels. Proposed at a hearing on January 9, 2017, …

“How are you guys not all yelling at each other!” the bemused captain of the boat closest to us shouts after we, my wife and I, help land two winter …

Did you know that the Washington Sea Grant (WSG), a research institute based at the University of Washington College of the Environment, offers great education for boaters and mariners? Well …

A major makeover of the Tacoma waterfront is in process, with big changes coming to Peninsula Park Times are changing for the better in Tacoma, Washington (see our Ports of …

The following contains spoilers for Disney’s newest movie, Moana. Go see it! Last week, I finally went to see Disney’s Moana, after hearing so many people gush about it for …