Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show featuring Trawlerfest 2026
March 3, 2026
The event takes place from May 12-16, 2026.
The event takes place from May 12-16, 2026.
As I sped across the flat-calm waters of Howe Sound, not far from Coastal Craft’s home port of British Columbia, I felt like I was drivin’ a big, broad-shouldered, bluewater-capable, all-aluminum motoryacht while kicked back in cushy comfort.
Far too many professionals in the marine industry are guilty of failing to provide to customers intelligible, plainspoken language that supports their observations, analyses and reports.
Gov. Chris Christie on Monday conditionally vetoed a bill designed to spur New Jersey’s boatbuilding industry by reducing the sales tax paid on expensive vessels.
The Ins And Outs Of Marine VHF By: Joe Minick VHF RADIO GLOSSARY Automatic Identification System (AIS): A system used by ships and Vessel Traffic
Why boaters and the marine industry should call for the end of the U.S. travel ban to Cuba. Many of my colleagues in the marine
We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to our new publication, PassageMaker. We expect this magazine to become the leading source of information
It is an exciting time for all of us. Never before have there been so many different styles, sizes, and types of powerboats so well–suited
I don’t know if you’ve ever noticed it yourself, but a funny thing happens to me when I walk down the dock towards a boat.
Many people feel that increasing the size of a trawler equates to increased complexity, greater expense, and a much higher level of maintenance. A smaller
The crew of Celt, a Nordhavn 43, explore Australia and Indonesia on their multiyear circumnavigation.
All the right things, in all the right places.
Bearings from the Editor’s Desk
Devising a safe, easy way to get our dog on shore from an anchorage required some innovation.
Before you go to sea, know how to access telehealth services, acquire medication refills and get medical care.
Planning for loss of steering and engine control requires familiarity, not new equipment.
A set layout is paired with an impressive list of standard equipment on a proven hull design.
When you can’t go any faster or slower, there are other options to help you arrive safely.
Let’s bring back these nautical words and terms. They’re better than the way we communicate today.
Once a rescue craft, this Norway-built steel trawler is the ticket to ride for a venturesome crew.
