Gluteus Medius: The Essential Hip Stabilizer for Life on the Water
Usually, when we think about strength, we often think about the big muscles: quads, hamstrings, and core. But one of the most important muscles for both boating and everyday life tends to be overlooked—the gluteus medius. This small but powerful muscle sits on the outside of your hip and plays a critical role in keeping […]
Dueling Umpqua River Wrecks of the G.C. Lindauer and the Admiral Nicholson
On May 16, 1924, the steam schooner G.C. Lindauer left Reedsport, Oregon, at 1130 hours that Friday morning with a crew of 14, bound for San Francisco. Full below and stacked on deck was 410,000 feet of lumber—what was described as “an unusually large cargo” for her. Pilot AW Reed was at the helm with […]
Ring-A-Ling: Dial Up Your Success This Season
Welcome to May. This time of year is exciting for anglers all over the Pacific Northwest, as we’re dusting off the winter doldrums and we’ve been preparing our vessels for pelagic pursuits. The anticipation of how the story unfolds tempts and tantalizes every red-blooded angler. May 1 is a beacon for the avid bottom-fish angler […]
If Not Now, Then Never
The newest 80’ Wylie-Rander sailboat Gem is christened in Portland as one of the bold northbound 50 racers celebrating 50 years of the PNW Offshore Race.
Seafood Stew, San Juan Islands-Style
As a kid growing up in Alaska, I learned that seafood was a large part of mom’s menu planning. But if asked which dish was my favorite, I wouldn’t choose the halibut or the salmon—it had to be the seafood stew: A rich tomato base infused with fish broth and chunks of a variety if […]
Clean Marina Program Begins Third Decade of Green Success
Image: Seattle’s Fisherman’s Terminal was an early adopter of the Clean Marina Washington program. (Credit: M. Wagner) A free, voluntary program that focuses on cleaning up marinas across Washington waterways has helped improve the environmental conditions at 83 facilities since it began in 2005. As it enters its third decade of operations, the Clean Marina […]
Axopar 38 ‘Adventure Yacht’
If you can’t name the best-selling 35’ to 40’ outboard powered boat in the United States (according to US Coast Guard documentations, state registrations, and independent industry analysts), don’t feel badly. Axopar may not be on the tip of every boater’s tongue, but it soon will be. Axopar boats are designed in Finland and built […]
The Orca Report – May/June 2026
Last updated April 16, 2026, reflects activity since February 16. Encounter Information is from the Orca Network, Orca Conservancy, and the Center for Whale Research.
The Modern, Yet Timeless, Apprenticeship With Dakota Creek Industries
People Power’s exploration of the marine workforce, education, and opportunity continues. In our last iteration, we spotlighted the education opportunity of the Youth Maritime Training Association (YMTA) Norm Manly Education Scholarship and, beforehand, looked to the innovative Maritime253 school under construction in Tacoma. There remain many other inroads into the maritime sector, especially for curious […]
Opening Day – A Pacific Northwest Boating Tradition
The Salish Sea has its own way of welcoming the start of boating season. While other regions also celebrate Opening Day, the Pacific Northwest waterfront ushers in a series of spring events that engage the public on a wide scale, often spanning several days that bring mariners and local communities together. The Tacoma Yacht Club’s […]