This is the sixth in our ongoing series called “5 Favorites” in which we’ll explore a range of topics including memorable anchorages, marina showers, cruise-in breweries, parks of the…
Discovering Marrowstone Island’s Mystery Bay
With the sun gently rising, I poked my head out of Yahtzee’s companionway to watch orange and purple hues spread over glassy Mystery Bay. Down…
Boat Notes | 48-foot J/145 Double Take
As readers know, I love sailing and reviewing unique boats — especially boats that I’ve had a chance to give a real test. And there’s no…
5 Favorites | Parks of the Gulf Islands
This is the fourth in an ongoing series called “5 Favorites” in which we’ll explore a range of topics such as memorable anchorages, marina showers, cruise-in breweries, fun…
Boat Notes | Garcia Exploration 45 revisited after a real boat test
Looking out at the huge, steel gray waves of the North Atlantic Ocean, I sat behind the helm of the Garcia Exploration 45 Arctic Monkey…
Working hard to get back on the boat, but having fun
The sign above hangs in our friend’s bathroom and every day that we housesit here provides a reminder about what we’re doing to get back…
5 Favorites: Cruise-in Breweries
This is the third in an ongoing series called “5 Favorites” in which we’ll explore a range of topics such as memorable anchorages, marina showers, fun things to…
Ready, set, Race Your House!
One of our favorite racing events of the year is nearly upon us: the 6th Annual Race Your House is set for Saturday, October 22. Where else…
5 Favorites: Marina Showers
This is the second in an ongoing series called “5 Favorites” in which we’ll explore a range of topics such as memorable anchorages, breweries, fun things to do, ports, beautiful…
A wonderful weekend at the Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend
Wow, what a weekend it was at the Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend! The Wooden Boat Foundation and Northwest Maritime Center, along with the…