March 2018 || Volume 31, Number 9
SWIFTSURE CELEBRATES 75 RACES The Swiftsure International Yacht Race is one of the defining events of the Pacific Northwest, and this year marks the 75th iteration. Submerge yourself in the storied hertiage of this beloved racing extravaganza and the buzz for Swiftsure 2018!
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If you're scheming an extended cruise in the Pacific Northwest, you're going to need a trusty dinghy. Where to begin? Right here.
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FUTURE Technology keeps improving at a breakneck pace both on land and sea. Here we take a look at some of today's techy treats and the tomorrow's trends for boaters.
The Hecate Ranger is a former B.C. Forestry Service workboat enjoying a semi-retirement as a converted motoryacht. She's got stories to tell!
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Olympia, Washington
Venture south in Puget Sound as far as you can and you'll end up at Washington's capital, a boating town with tons to do.
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On the cover is Medusa, a Santa Cruz 52 racing in 2016 Swiftsure International Yacht Race. The snowcapped and pine-studded mountains brooding in the fog is a Pacific Northwest brand of beauty.
Outboards
As a boater, you'll certainly come in contact with the outboard family of motors. We ask the pros at Jacobsen's Marine everything under the sun.
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