Boating played a major role in the 2019 legislative session. From the start, new gains by the Democrats and the end of Speaker Frank Chopp’s (D-Seattle) tenure brought extra attention …
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As the Washington State Legislature comes to an abrupt close at the end of April, let’s pause to celebrate the good and bad times of what’s transpired thus far in …
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For some boaters, the negotiation process is a game. For others, even the word negotiation can trigger fear and dread whether it’s the purchase of a boat, car, or house. …
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It’s not every year that the recreational boating industry loses two opponents in the legislature and replaces one with a bona fide champion and the other with a new member …
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Optimism is the one-word summary of my December trip to Washington, D.C. If you follow On Watch closely, you may remember that I embarked on a lobby trip to the …
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So, you think you keep up on boating politics, eh? Well, buckle up as I run through a myriad of issues with twists and turns that will surely jolt your …
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Much has happened since my last iteration of On Watch. For one, I attended the world’s largest boat show, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). Along with 170 of …
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There really is no quiet time when it comes to embracing or fighting boating regulations or ideas. There is no off-season; no downtime. They can come at any hour, from …
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If you’ve taken your boat in for repairs or service, you might notice a fact that is causing tremendous concern in the marine industry. Marine service people are becoming harder …
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The Last Generation. That is the title of the local Fox affiliate’s story on the crisis facing the population of Southern Resident Killer Whales. Only 75 whales exist as part …
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“There’s a horse loose in the hospital” is how comedian John Mulaney in his latest Netflix comedy special describes what’s going on at the national level when it comes to …
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Invariably, when I’m out with strangers on the Thursday night Downtown Sailing Series, the question will come up: “So what do you do for a living?” Depending on my mood, …