ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES You'd be hard pressed to not to hear the term "trawler" thrown around in a conversation about Pacific Northwest boats. But what is a trawler really? Contributor and author Wendy Hinman tackles the subject head-on this feature.
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Seafair is Seattle's iconic festival that spans the whole summer. Time to get ready!
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A voyage from the Pacific Northwest to San Francisco can be an incredible experience, but preparation is key. Read on for insider tips.
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Fishing guru Tony Floor delves into the issues surrounding the 2016 salmon season.
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The entrance to the Columbia River is infamousily known as the Graveyard of the Pacific. Is it really? Long time contributor Peter Marsh is on the case.
Find out the latest happenings in politics and how they affect Northwest boaters.
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North Sea 62, an ocean-voyage capable Trawler designed by Gregory C. Marshall Naval Architects in British Columbia, steams through Port Alberni inlet near Nanaimo. Trawlers have come a long way since the working days of yore, but the basic rugged design has served yachtsmen and women well in the Pacific Northwest for decades.
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BUYING Whether you're just getting into the boating game or you're an experienced yacht flipper, chances are you'll work with a broker. We turn to pro yacht broker Dave Hebert for a look at the biz from the other side of the desk in Ask the Experts.
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Bridget Charters, a Seattle-area celebrity chef, offers up a couple fun and easy boating recipes.
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