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Washington

Goodbye, Evergreen State; You Will Be Missed (Blog)

I said goodbye to an old friend recently, a friend I’ve known for 60 years. I watched from the damp, sandy shore of Ship Harbor in Anacortes as Evergreen State–a Washington state ferry–moved slowly toward her terminal.

The Boat Guy: The Real Tacoma, Washington (BLOG)

Frankly, those of us that don’t live near Tacoma formulate our “view” of the area by what we see when we drive past on I-5. Well, I can tell you first hand that we “Northerners” are horribly misinformed.

The Wild Wind On The Pacific

The last few days before a passage are such a high! With energy and emotions running wild, bursting with anticipation, my mind exults at the

A Trip Up The Pacific Coast: Part 1

For many who cruise the West Coast, the lure of sun and tranquility in Mexico and points south is very compelling. Others, including me, are drawn to the Pacific Northwest and the overwhelming beauty of Puget Sound, the San Juan and Gulf Islands, British Columbia, and Southeast Alaska. But in between lies another appealing cruising ground—the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington. Heading north up this 1,300nm route can be challenging; you are nose to the weather all the way, and the dynamics of sea and weather conditions increase with latitude.

Replace, Refurbish, Or Retire?

With boating involvement stretching back to the early 1950s, I’ve reached a point when I often ponder how much longer I’ll be able to enjoy

An exterior dusk photograph looking through the large side windows into the illuminated, warm cherrywood salon and helm area of a Sabre motor yacht as the sun sets over the water.

South by Down East

A brisk November run from Connecticut to New Jersey showcases just how comfortable the Sabre 51 Salon Express really is.

A scenic overhead view looking down a long, wooden floating dock at Princess Louisa Marine Provincial Park in British Columbia, with several powerboats and sailboats moored along it, surrounded by calm, dark fjord waters and towering, forested granite mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

A Thin Space

Cruisers face challenges getting to Princess Louisa Inlet, but it’s worth it to experience this cruising ground’s natural beauty.

A man and woman standing together aboard a boat on a cold, overcast day, wearing matching blue weather coats, beanies, and red-and-black Mustang Survival inflatable PFDs.

Wear Your PFD

This one decision can matter more than any other you make on the water.

A white motorboat suspended in lifting straps on a large yellow gantry travel lift at a boatyard or marina on a clear day.

Bad Vibrations

Eliminating a boat’s quakes and shakes often requires a thorough inspection of the drivetrain.

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