I love Chip Hanauer, and I hate McDonald’s. I bet you didn’t expect to see those two cultural icons in my opening line. What’s more: What do they have to …
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The debacle that is the Mexican tax audit and boat impoundments continues. Original post by Latitude 38. January 27, 2014 – San Diego Boat Show Alas, the pig still looks …
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The controversy over a proposed “cycle track” along Westlake Avenue in Seattle is heating up. This came in yesterday from the Westlake Stakeholders Group: A CALL TO ACTION The Cascade …
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Jeffrey Linn created a fascinating map that shows where Puget Sound shorelines might be if the polar icecaps melted for another 5,000 years and raised the water 240′. As Linn …
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From the Soundings Trade Only blog, by Reagan Haynes. Original post here. Let’s hear your thoughts on this subject. There was testimony once again on Capitol Hill regarding the …
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Boating BusinessEducationWaterfront issues
NMTA Seeks Grant Applications
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneFrom our friends at NMTA The Northwest Marine Trade Association announced a grant program for non-profits seeking assistance in promoting boating in the region. The grants are being awarded through …
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EnvironmentalPower BoatingWaterfront issues
Groups are optimistic Congress will act on Ethanol
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneThe ongoing ethanol saga continues. This post by Reagan Haynes of Soundings Trade Only is encouraging. Perhaps Congress will review and revise its course. -KH Groups opposed to increasing ethanol …
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This story doesn’t come from our region, but it does seem relevant since Washington State put tougher boating under the influence laws into effect this year. If you wonder if …
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FishingWaterfront issues
Kenmore Ramp on Lake Washington Closed ’til March
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneGood catch by Mark in his Reel Time Northwest blog. -KH Posted by Mark Yuasa in the Seattle Times. If you’re making plans on going fishing in Lake Washington with the intent …
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Boating SafetyNavigationWaterfront issues
Correction: Coast Guard schedules maritime exercise on Hood Canal
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneEditor’s Note: Previous version of this release listed the established safety zone as 100 yards around each vessel. The safety zone will extend 500 yards around each vessel. SEATTLE — …
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AdventureSailingWaterfront issues
Mount Vernon Cruising Couple Held in Nicaragua
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneDetails are sketchy, but cruisers Dave and Leiann Scee are being held against their will in Nicaragua. We’ll keep a weather eye out for more details as they become available. …
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Boating SafetyWaterfront issues
Ferry Crew’s “Lack of Situational Awareness” at Fault
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneThe report is in from the collision in the San Juan Islands that resulted in a 25′ motor yacht sinking. According to this story from KOMO News, the US Coast …