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Currents and tides around here are no joke, and local cruiser Greg Van Belle learned lessons the hard way by taking on the Point Wilson Rip, among others.

Alex Moro Power, sail, dinghy, kayak; no matter the vessel you own and operate, every watery adventure could use a solid blade – and a sharp one at that – …

For 50 years, British Columbia-based Mustang Survival has developed innovative marine gear to combat any weather the Pacific Northwest could muster up, and they recently announced their sponsorship of Race …

From the tops of our mountainous peaks to the waves of the ocean, Pacific Northwest adventures are plentiful. Ours is one of just a handful of locations worldwide where it’s …

Port Townsend’s Point Hudson jetty was originally constructed in 1934, and although it has undergone intermittent repairs in 1969 and 1996, its 70-plus years protecting the Point Hudson Marina has …

Fishermen, boaters, and marine professionals everywhere, consider joining Washington Sea Grant on February 2 for a hands-on Marine Corrosion Prevention Workshop in Port Townsend. Electrical, corrosion, and systems expert Kevin …

The inaugural Northwest Marine Champion Awards winners are decided. Time to celebrate these outstanding individuals (and boat names) that make life on the water special. By Northwest Yachting Staff The …

Claire Buor of Seattle was in her berth aboard the SS Admiral Sampson when she was awakened by the repeated sound of the ship’s whistle. It was about 0545 hours …

The Northwest Maritime Center (NMC) is officially accepting Race to Alaska (R2AK) 2019 applications. Sailors, kayakers, or anyone at the helm of an engineless vessel are welcome to sign up. …

Whether you’re a wooden boat lover or you simply enjoy an epic day in what’s arguably Washington’s best weather month, you’ll want to head over to Port Townsend September 7-9 …

Tracing the evolution of a very particular PNW classic Words: Greg Van Belle It is a summer morning and we are slowly motoring north past Elliott Bay. Other than the …

Summer is the busiest time of the year for the ferry system, with several million people likely to ride the ferries in June, July, and August. The Washington Department of …