Boaters Struggle with Partial Closure of Salmon Bay Marina
Image: Views underneath the Salmon Bay Marina docks show aging, cracked timbers with poor connectivity to the pilings, as identified by the Port’s engineering teams. More than three months after receiving notices that most of their marina was to be permanently shut down for safety reasons, several of the remaining boat owners at the Salmon […]
Round The County 2025 – A Study on Patience
Around the County 2025 Every November, when most sailors have already put their boats to bed for winter, the Pacific Northwest comes alive for one last great adventure: the annual Round the County Race. Part regatta, part seasonal pilgrimage, and part community celebration, the event draws more than 100 boats northward for a two-day lap […]
Your Boat’s Off-Season Power Diet
Winter’s shorter days and grey skies don’t just affect your mood—they change your boat’s mood too! Solar panels loaf along, chargers cycle on and off, and sleeping systems sip amps all through the cold season. The off-season is the perfect time to put your boat on a power diet to ensure it is happy, healthy, […]
Happy New Year! Ode to 2025: Pinks Galore and More
Ringing in the New Year means it’s that time again for the annual Seattle Boat Show. Who isn’t looking forward to spending time on the water in 2026? As a Washington-based recreational fishing charter captain and guide, I can’t wait to get my first lines in the water. Not one fishery disappointed in 2025, an […]
Washington’s Maritime Caucus: Partnering for a Stronger Maritime Future
As someone who has spent a lifetime on the water and championing outdoor recreation, I’m passionate about preserving and promoting the Northwest’s maritime heritage. Just as a good navigator keeps an eye on the horizon, my role is to steer through complex policy waters to protect and advance the interests of our members at the […]