Inside the FisherPoets Gathering
For about a year, I worked as an at-sea observer on groundfish trawlers. I often worked with captain John, a retired commercial pilot, who said he loved leaning into the fisherman stereotype. He showed up everywhere in gunky old sweatpants and an Alaska Ship Supply hoodie. John’s was a simple life; monitoring the fish finder, […]
TG 7.9 Supreme
Mother Nature requires the Finnish people to avoid compromises in the design and construction of a boat. Bisected by the Arctic Circle, Finland has a long coastline along the Baltic Sea. Winters are harsh enough to freeze saltwater. Severe storms and challenging seas can develop quickly and in any month of the year. In the […]
Three Very Different Center Sound Series Experiences
One-stop shop for regional boat gatherings this summer.
How to Dress for Spring and Early Summer Paddling in the Pacific Northwest
Spring and early summer is often misunderstood as a fun-in-the-sun paddling season in the Pacific Northwest. Many assume both air and water temperatures will be warmer but, in reality, spring and early summer often brings some of the coldest water temperatures of the year due to snowmelt. In recent years, colder and wetter spring weather […]
Pender Harbour: An Insider’s Guide
Plan to spend more than a day to explore this unique Canadian coastal gem.
Belay That Order! Nimitz Extends Service Until 2027
Image: U.S. Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of the USS Nimitz during the carrier’s final departure from Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton on Mar. 7, 2026. CREDIT: (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Peter K. McHaddad) A few days after the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) steamed out of her home port […]
The Resourceful Sailor by Joshua Wheeler—Greatest Hits from ‘Sailboat McGyver’
If you’re a sailor, especially if you’re West Coast-based, you’ve probably come across the name Joshua Wheeler, who often appears under “The Resourceful Sailor” magazine contributor moniker. Wheeler is the consummate Pacific Northwest-based small sailboater and is synonymous with his stout, wee Flicka 20 Sampaguita. Together without crew, they’ve sailed twice around Vancouver Island and […]
Pride of the PNW – Launchings and Refits
We at Nautical Northwest magazine proudly celebrate the vision, guts, and hard work of our region’s boatbuilding community with Pride of the PNW, which will be dedicated to recent, notable new launchings and refits. This is, by no means, a comprehensive listing, but we offer these inspiring dreams-turned-boats as a sampling across our marine sectors, […]
Invasion of the European Green Crab
Image: How to identify a European green crab. Credit ODFW. For boaters in Puget Sound, a small but destructive invader is worth your attention: the European green crab. Also known as the “five spine crab,” this species has spread across coastlines worldwide, and its recent expansion along the Pacific Northwest raises real concerns for navigation, […]
Riviera 465 SUV – Crowd Pleaser from Down Under
Australians must know something about building boats, likely, in part, because every major population center on the continent is located along the continent’s 16,000-mile coastline. Australians are coastal cruisers and spend a great deal of time in open ocean conditions. A vessel well designed for offshore conditions Down Under should be more than adequately stout […]