Arrivals

BY RANDY WOODS

With a stunning skylounge, an abundance of luxurious amenities, and a spacious design, the new Endurance 750-26 from Hampton Yacht Group is ready to make her grand debut.

Newly arrived to Seattle, the 26th hull of Hampton Yachts’ 750 Endurance has ample space for entertaining day trips and extended cruising with luxurious accommodations—four staterooms and six heads. First seen in the Bell Harbor Marina during the Seattle Boat Show, the latest 750 includes an upgraded interior décor package from Pacific Custom Interiors, featuring Makore cherry paneling, granite and Corian countertops, and imported fabrics throughout. Designed by naval architect Howard Apollonio, the Endurance’s split-chine hybrid hull offers extra stability and premium performance, even at high speeds achieved via the twin Caterpillar C-18 direct-drive inboards, which produce a combined 2,272 horsepower. The enclosed skylounge up top has a large dining table, an L-shaped dinette settee, a Webasto sunroof, and an aft day head to starboard. Aft of the lounge, the open deck has room for a 15-foot tender. The centerline helm station is equipped with a complete Garmin navigation package, hydraulic power steering, a SeaTorque propulsion system, two Pompanette helm chairs, and a captain’s desk. A starboard stairway leads down to the main deck with an open-design galley, providing unobstructed views all the way to the aft-deck settee. The space is equipped with GE appliances, such as a trash compactor, refrigerator, four-burner electric cooktop, 24” oven, microwave, dishwasher, and garbage disposal. Just aft of the galley is a custom table for up to eight people. Aft of the dining table, the elegant, carpeted salon and bar area is a great place to spread out and relax. Inside the entertainment center is a 49” LED HDTV with a Bose sound bar. The décor package for the Endurance includes an adjustable hi-lo table, two barrel-style chairs, and an L-shaped sofa. Belowdecks, the full-beam owner’s stateroom has a king-size bed, cedar-lined hanging lockers, a 42” LED TV, a stereo CD/ DVD system, and four speakers. The master head features marble countertops, a double sink, and a large shower stall with a Grohe faucet. The VIP stateroom has an island berth and a similarly appointed en suite head and shower stall, while the mid-guest stateroom has a double bed and an en suite head. The aft deck, accessible through a transom door, features a wide swim platform, a shower unit, and access to another day head. Port and starboard wing stations include engine and hydraulic thruster controls and a reverse-image video camera. A cruising settee and teak table, with a built-in refrigerator and 32” TV, provide extra seating space for guests under the overhanging skylounge deck.

Specs & Info

LOA 78’8” Beam 20’0” Draft 5’2”

Tankage (Fuel/Fresh/Black) 2,000 gal. / 400 gal. / 150 gal.

Engines Twin Caterpillar C-18 Direct-Drive Inboards Contact Hampton Yacht Group Seattle, WA 206.623.5200 seattle@hamptonyachtgroup.com hamptonyachtgroup.com

BY RANDY WOODS

Sleek and speedy, the muscular new Beneteau Gran Turismo 41 available from Denison Yachting will have you cruising towards summer in comfortable style.

This new Beneteau Express Cruiser entry, on its way now to Seattle for a late spring delivery and available from Denison Yachting, is all about sleekness and speed with a swept-back hull design and elegant interiors for a comfortable ride, even in rough seas. The 2023 Gran Turismo 41 boasts twin Volvo D6-380 EVC-E inboard diesels that let loose 760 horses, making the GT41 a muscular beast, with joystick controls and a bow thruster for easy maneuverability. With plenty of space for recreation, the premium foredeck options include a sunbathing mattress with lifting backrests and a retractable canopy. Interiors feature generous amounts of Alpi grey walnut woodwork and brown oak laminated floors. The salon, with 6’4’’ of headroom, is convertible into a berth and has a 24” TV. Sofa seating for four people includes the option of Talisman Chinchilla fabric upholstery, surrounding a grey walnut table. Skylights and one opening porthole allow for sunlight and breezes to fill the living space. The lower deck includes two enclosed, full-beam cabins, each with beds parallel to the boat’s centerline. The forward owner’s cabin has a double berth with panoramic window views, as well as an opening deck hatch with a mosquito screen, while the guest cabin includes two single berths, a bedside table, and panoramic windows. At the helm, a twin-size pilot bench seat and a co-pilot seat with customizable upholstery provide access to boat navigation. A glossy black dashboard includes electrical engine controls, a 4” Volvo screen, and Volvo Software that runs the trip computer, cruise control, tow mode, and power trim assist functions. Other electronics include radar, Garmin VHF, AIS, autopilot, and cartography modules, plus a foot-wide space for more gear. Overhead, a polyester hardtop has a convertible electric sunroof, allowing more sun rays and sea air into the interior. Just aft of the GT41 helm, the cockpit has room for six people on a U-shaped settee that encourages interactions around a teak table. The small cockpit galley features a stainless steel sink, foldaway tap, Corian countertops, a microwave, a refrigerator, a ceramic hob stove, and storage lockers. The cockpit also includes an outdoor grill, an ice maker, storage for tenders and life rafts, plus a shower with a mixer tap. The nearby head includes a sink, an opening porthole, and a shower stall. Astern, there is even more lounging space, such as an open-air sun deck with removable backrests facing aft, steps away from an electric submersible swim deck. Bring on summer!

Specs & Info

LOA 41’7” Beam 12’8” Draft 3’1”

Tankage (Fuel/Fresh/Black) 86 gal. / 53 gal. / 21 gal.

Engines Twin Volvo D6-380 EVC-E Inboard Diesels

Contact Denison Yachting Seattle Seattle, WA 206.686.5400 sales@denisonyachting.com denisonyachting.com

Beautiful two stateroom, two head layout, single Cummins diesel, bow and stern thrusters, full electronics, generator, inverter, satellite TV, airconditioning/reverse cycle heating, navy blue hull sides, rear bulkhead door, power davit system with dinghy and motor, excellent condition! Was $625,000, Sale Price $595,000 Call Dave Boynton at 206-949-6866

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1999 CARVER 530 PILOTHOUSE 2000 BAYLINER 5788 PILOTHOUSE 2005 FORMULA 400 SS

Twin Cummins 450 HP diesels, bow and stern thrusters, satellite TV, air conditioning/heating, generator, water maker, inverter, upgraded interior, full electronics, bridge enclosure, ice maker, anchor windlass with anchor kit, three staterooms and two heads with showers, excellent condition! Twin MAN 610 HP diesels, bow thruster, diesel heat, air conditioning, new electronics, new Seadec decking, new upholstery on bridge, new bimini top, inverter, generator, dinghy with console and outboard, washer/dryer, ice maker, full galley equipped and much more!

Sale price $349,000 Call Dave Boynton at 206-949-6866

1996 BAYLINER 3488

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1977 HATTERAS 43 DOUBLE CABIN 2002 BAYLINER 3788

Twin Volvo D-6 350 HP diesels, bow thruster, generator, inverter, new black canvas enclosure package, air conditioning, diesel furnace, underwater lights, huge stereo system, satellite TV, auto pilot, radar/plotter/sounder, anchor windlass with anchor kit, teak decking, extended swim platform, and much more!

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1996 SILVERTON 362 SEDAN BRIDGE

Twin 6-cylinder Cummins 250 HP diesels, bimini top with enclosure, dinghy and davit system, two staterooms, head with separate shower, electric anchor windlass and anchor kit, Nice boat!

Sale price $62,995 Call Dave Boynton at 206-949-6866 Twin Detroit 671 diesels, generator, inverter, air conditioning/reverse cycle heating, diesel furnace, two staterooms, two heads with showers, full galley, Raymarine electronics, Boston Whaler dinghy and davit, new interior flooring, Bimini top, epoxy bottom, Lake Union transferrable moorage, Excellent Condition! Sale price $79,000 Call Dave Boynton at 206-949-6866 Twin Cummins 330 HP diesels, generator, diesel furnace, inverter, new Raymarine electronics, autopilot, bimini top, new salon upholstery, electric anchor windlass with anchor kit, vacuflush head, built in electric heat, just completely serviced, Excellent condition!

Sale price $135,000 Call Dave Boynton at 206-949-6866 Twin cat diesel powered, engines just redone, lower helm, new salon upholstery, generator, inverter, electronic controls, bimini top with enclosure, separate head, separate enclosed shower, stairs to fly bridge, and much more! clean and shiny!

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A PARTICIPANT PADDLES OUT FROM CRESCENT BEACH AS PART OF A SEASTR PADDLING RETREAT.

FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY BY PINK FIN PHOTOGRAPHY

By Eva Seelye

The Washington-based Kruger is the founder of a new paddle group known as SEASTR, a program for women looking for support on their journey towards physical and mental well-being. Meeting up on lapping shores throughout the Puget Sound, these women come together to test the waters, paddle out, and feel empowered.

ERICA KRUGER, AT TOP THIS PAGE AND AT CENTER WITH HUSBAND KARL, BEGAN HER COMMUNITY-FOCUSED PROGRAM TO HELP PROVIDE A PLACE OF SAFETY AND SUPPORT FOR WOMEN.

“I want to offer a nice, quiet, safe place where women can have the ability to give themselves a little room to grow,” Kruger explains. “So that they can get out there on a body of water with the wind blowing at 40 knots and feel a little more confident after conquering it.” Since its inception a year ago this spring, SEASTR has drawn in individuals of varying backgrounds; from women who already love the sport to those who are new to paddling, or simply those seeking a community that will lift them up every stroke of the way. And when you meet Kruger herself, it’s easy to see why she has quickly become a lodestar. You could say Kruger was destined for a life on the water from her first breath of salty air. Her dad was a merchant mariner, her mom a master sculler and designer. Kruger herself has worked on oil rigs and supply boats, and she has spent 22 years as a self-made interior yacht and residential designer. Diving and surfing were as much a part of her as her own two hands, but stand-up paddling has only recently become an obsession in the last three years. “I’ve always been an adrenaline junkie,” she admits with a chuckle, “which is actually what initially kept me from paddling.” That all changed on the island of Maui a few years back when a friend introduced her to downwind paddling, a fast-paced paddle sport where athletes harness the power of the wind, chop, and swells to propel themselves across open water at speeds faster than just their paddle can take them. After that initial introduction in Hawaii, Kruger participated in Salmon Bay paddle races back here at home, then the Gorge Paddle Challenge in Hood River. “It was baptism by fire,” Kruger says with a smile. She was addicted and many of her paddle buddies were gems, but something was missing—female companionship. She didn’t even bother searching around for a female paddling community because, “[I] already knew it wasn’t there. I could feel the hole, I could feel the void.” Here’s the hard truth: water sports are largely male dominated. As an example, the first women’s wetsuits weren’t created until 1960 and options were extremely limited, so women chose to custom make suits until the late ‘80s. Even then, the technology and features in women’s suits severely lacked compared to their male counterparts, therefore damming up women’s access to watersports before they’ve even had the chance to test the waters. Kruger herself is no newbie when it comes to male-dominated industries. As previously mentioned, she grew up in the maritime and seafaring businesses, the latter of which is only 1.2% female according to a BIMCO/ICS 2021 Seafarer Workforce

Report. “Compared to my time on the oil rig, [these Pacific Northwest] races were nothing,” she explains, referring to being the only woman paddling in a Neah Bay race; one of three women in her next race; and being one-half of the only all-woman team to ever complete the Seventy48, a 70-mile, 48-hour paddle-powered race from Tacoma to Port Townsend. (In fact, this very feat is the subject of a new feature documentary entitled “Stand Up” from local filmmaker Carly Vester. The film recently made its world premiere at the Wasatch Mountain Film Festival and will be screening at Surf Ballard in Seattle on May 13, and Broken Branch Surf Retreat in Oregon on May 21, among other spring and summer dates. More information can be found at: standupfilm.com.) Bringing more women out on the water is certainly one of the elements that inspired SEASTR, but Kruger’s undying passion for a supportive space stems from a much deeper place. Kruger survived rape as a 17-year-old in high school and sexual assault at age 20 while enrolled in a maritime academy. She eventually checked herself into an all-women hospital for depression and anxiety, and found solace in her group therapy sessions, which created one of the first splashes that would eventually form the wake SEASTR is today. “They don’t let you get away with crap in group therapy.” Kruger explains. “They’re hearing you make excuses or defend your offender, and they’re going to call you out on it.” In therapy, you can laugh and cry and touch, and she knew she wanted to provide that same sense of safety and belonging on the water. Pivoting from her yachting design work, Kruger finished her 100-ton vessel captain’s license right as the world spiraled into the global pandemic. Drawing on her own personal revelations, she embraced her scars and re-focused her energy into a new business idea—one that would provide an inclusive space where women can explore their uniqueness while achieving their mental and physical goals through paddle sports. SEASTR was born. Today, Kruger offers women-focused, one-on-one and small group, surf and paddle clinics throughout the Northwest all year-long. The meet-ups encompass both flat-water paddling and surfing and are open to all skill levels. For more immersive experiences, SEASTR also offers ten camping-style retreats, each with its own purpose or vibe. For example, her popular Surf Glamp retreats include a two-night getaway where participants slumber in yurt tents, enjoy sunset yoga, and work up a sweat during strength training, in addition to the daily surfing lessons. Some are destination retreats—Baja Sur in the winter, anyone?— but most are local to the Northwest in spots like Westport or on the Olympic Peninsula. Regardless, retreats often bring in guest speakers, yoga teachers, or surf instructors and the like, to complement the restorative time spent out on the water. Kruger will also begin offering “Mom and Me” surf camps late this summer for mothers and their munchkins aged 8 and up.

IN ADDITION TO THE WOMEN’S SURF AND PADDLING CLINICS AND RETREATS SEEN HERE ON THESE PAGES, KRUGER WILL OFFER “MOM & ME” SURF CAMPS COME SUMMER.

Yet, despite the professional fulfillment paddling and the women of SEASTR have brought her, Kruger says that something was still missing from her personal life. That is until fate intervened. One day, she stumbled upon Karl Kruger’s essay on the transcendental nature of paddleboarding in Paddling magazine. Karl Kruger is a bit of a Pacific Northwest mainstay in the paddle and maritime world: he is the first to paddle the entire 750-mile Race to Alaska and plans on paddling the 1,900-mile-long route through the Northwest Passage later this year. She shed a few tears as she read about his complicated past and the raw, unfiltered, and heart-breaking moments that made Kruger the paddler he is today. Karl Kruger suffered an abusive childhood with a father who insisted on both violence and a deep connection to the outdoors. He left home at 15 and floated between both coasts surfing, skiing, climbing before earning a degree in environmental science.

“Paddling is not all racing, techy, and who’s who. It’s spiritual, and I’ve never said anything is spiritual and magical before. Suddenly, everything felt right He married his college honey, welcomed a daughter into the world, started two businesses, and got divorced, but no in the world.” matter the challenge, the ocean was always there when he needed it most. – Erica Kruger on what she’s The sentiments struck a chord deep within her, she says. “I realized [paddling] is spiritual. I’ve never said anything found in paddling is spiritual and magical before.” The two connected in person, and a love match was struck. “Suddenly, everything felt right in the world.” The pair recently tied the knot and Erica dropped her maiden name, Whisenant. Now, the Kruger power couple is excited about the joint business ventures that lie ahead. They recently partnered with Seattle Yachts for a program called SEA Beyond where they’ll lead flotillas and practice environmentally conscientious boating in the Salish Sea and Alaska. They also plan to host customizable clinics and charters aboard Ocean Watch, a 64’ Bruce Roberts steel cutter and research vessel that is part of America’s Ocean Watch research and education program. With these ventures, plus the SEASTR meet-ups, the “Stand Up” film, and their solo paddling adventures, 2022 is looking to be a banner year for a power couple that is driven more by empowerment than anything else. For more details on joining the women of SEASTR, plus information on retreats, clinics, and updates, visit: seastrpnw.com.

KRUGER PADDLES TOWARDS THE FUTURE, SUPPORTING THE WOMEN OF SEASTR BOTH OUT ON THE WATER AND IN LIFE.

Illustration by Tavis Coburn

By Kate Calamusa

April showers shouldn’t dampen your boating hours. Get set for any spring forecast with smart, stylish, and most importantly, water-repellent coats, boots, and totes from our favorite West Coast brands.

This longer hooded parka from Portland, Oregon, company Bridge & Burn comes in a rain-ready waxed cotton made by British Millerain, a century-old brand renowned for their waterproof garments. Featuring a drawcord to cinch the waistline, ample pockets, and a split tail, this olive green-hued, textured style also boasts a storm flap to keep any wily wetness at bay. $298; bridgeandburn.com

Feller Queen Anne Trench 2

For uptown appeal that boasts stellar performance, look no further than Feller’s newest Queen Anne 2 rain trench, designed in the Emerald City. The imported cotton shell is finished with an eco-friendly water repellent finish, while the interior features zippers for adding an optional inner liner, plus an interior pocket to keep your phone drip-free. The zip-off hood can be removed at your pleasure, and the style is available in an array of punchy prints that play well from Lake Union all the way to the top of its namesake hill. (For another wet weather option, the original Queen Anne Trench style features the same polished look, but in a waxed canvas fabrication.) $345, feller.clothing

[rain jackets]

Crafted in tough materials ranging from waxed cotton to waterproofed nylon, and featuring rain repelling accents like welded seams and storm flaps, these locally made options are sure to be your coats of arms against any foul weather.

Inject a little sunshine into your next sail with this cheery, finely crafted coat from the British Columbia favorite, Herschel. There’s so much to love, from the waterproof stretch fabric and soft touch fabric interior to the attached three-piece hood, metal snap closures, and welded critical seams that make this bestseller a spring standby for good reason. $99; herschel.com

Marine Layer Dawson Stretch Twill Hooded Windbreaker

Rocking a vintage, ‘70s style vibe right alongside modern functionality, the Dawson is wind-repellent and water-resistant, lined with mesh and added stretch for easy movement. This lightweight stretch jacket is the one to reach for when you’re hopping aboard for a seemingly pleasant sunset sail, and one to still keep you dry should that mercurial forecast change. $175; marinelayer.com

Pendleton Waterproof Shoalwater Hooded Jacket

Serious style. Serious rain protection. Enjoy both with this color-rich coat from Pendleton. Available in a bright coral or buttercup yellow hue, both of which are fully lined in the brand’s exclusive Los Lunas pattern, this style is sure to impress with welded seams, waterproof zippers, and a full-coverage hood with adjustable toggles. The roomy cut also allows for easy layering. $180; pendleton.com

The Freeman Jacket

This signature style from Seattle’s Freeman brand features a two-layer, waterproof outer shell with a soft flannel interior liner, as well as a reinforced hood brim to keep any stray drops out of your peepers. Designed by a husband-and-wife team, both Pacific Northwest natives, the Freeman not only repels water from the outside, but the innovative fabric allows any body condensation buildup from, say, adjusting the tackline, to escape through its membranes and keep you dry from the inside as well. The style is also available in a variety of hues in addition to this seaworthy blue color, as well as in a waxed Canvas fabrication. $345, freemanseattle.com Eddie Bauer Chopper 2.0 Jacket

This nylon jacket is built for durability in even the roughest conditions, with abrasion-resistant overlays at the shoulders and elbows. Utilizing two of Eddie Bauer’s signature technologies—a seam-sealed WeatherEdge waterproofing process and a StormRepel DWR Plus finish that helps shed moisture— this particular style is well suited to the rigors of life onboard with articulated sleeves that allow for enhanced fit and mobility. $179; eddiebauer.com

Chooka Eastlake Rain Dot Chelsea Boot

Embrace the drips and drops with this style from Chooka, the urban-aimed line from Washington Shoe Company. The whimsical print is accented by a supremely cozy faux fur lining, as well as a memory foam insole and stretch side gore for easy slipping on and off. The high-content rubberized outer ensures your toes will stay dry and toasty, too. $65; shopchooka.com

[footwear]

Staheekum Men’s Ankle Rain Shoe

Whether you’re walking along the beach or navigating a slick deck, this sturdy rain shoe in a sophisticated olive hue from Washington Shoe Company’s Staheekum brand performs like a champ. Made with natural rubber and lined with neoprene for additional water protection, the style’s molded foam insole and hearty traction outsole provide comfort with each step. $59.95; staheekum.com

The Great. + Eddie Bauer The Hunt Pac Mid Boot

Rid yourself of any rainy day blues with this limited edition, rainbow-hued style, which combines the sunny spirit of California brand The Great with the adventurous soul of the Pacific Northwest. Boasting a waterproof, seam-sealed, full-grain leather upper and a vulcanized rubber shell, the rubber outsole also features Eddie Bauer’s sure-traction tech so whether you’re combating slippery docks or rocks, it will be no prob. $150; eddiebauer.com

Pendleton National Park Chelsea Rain Boots

These puddle-proof boots shine the spotlight on National Parks, each style crafted with a particular park’s vintage logo and bright stripes in vibrant, bright hues. Slip into the cherry-red Mount Rainier style as a nod to our favorite mountain. Plus, the premium rubber construction, cushioned insoles, and moisture-wicking lining will keep you comfy during any long stretch at sea. $110; pendleton.com Filson XTRATUF Legacy Lace Boots

Sturdy commercial fishing construction meets finely-crafted style in this collaboration between XTRATUF and Seattle-based Filson. With cushioned insoles, a leather pull-on loop, and taslan laces, the men’s Legacy style combines triple-dipped rubber lowers with waterproof-laced uppers for ankle support, plus the soles are engineered specifically for traction on wet, hard surfaces and are acid and chemical resistant. $190; filson.com

BOGS Spruce Chelsea Boot

The words “waterproof” and “leather” don’t always go together, but trust the fine folks at Portland-based BOGS to marry those two in a happy union. This lightweight ship-to-shore style is made with 100% waterproof gold-certified leather, odor-protection tech, and algae-based footbeds that are friendlier to the environment than traditional ones. $140; bogsfootwear.com

Even if it’s raining cats and dogs, these colorful rain boot styles will keep your dogs dry and toasty throughout the voyage.

Dashing to the dock? Coming ashore for a restock? These tough totes keep your VIP items safe and stowed during the trek from land to sea and back again.

Salmon Sisters Atlantis Dry Bag

A hale and hearty dry bag that’s still cute enough for the commute? Say “yes, please” to this newest dry bag from our favorite pair of Alaskan sisters. This handy carry-all has a wide opening for easy access, simple roll-down closure, and an over-the-top strap to keep things secure and dry inside, as well as slash-proof exterior pocket and comfy, padded back panel and shoulder straps. $190; aksalmonsisters.com

Filson X Rugged Seas Tin Cloth Seaworthy Tote

Go ahead, leave it on board; Filson and Maine-based Rugged Seas guarantee water won’t seep into this bag. Combining Filson’s tough-as-nails, oil finish tin cloth with waterproof fabric sourced from recycled commercial fishing bibs, the tote is lined with double-wall ripstop nylon on the interior for added protection, plus the straps and base are built from upcycled PVC-coated canvas fishing bibs, each with its own unique markings preserved from its previous life. $275; filson.com Metamorphic Gear Large Marble Boat Tote

Designed and manufactured all here in the Northwest, this tote is made from more than 95% upcycled materials, with a truck tarp base, sailcloth top, and handles made from climbing ropes in an array of colors (you pick your fave!). One percent of each sale even goes to help support cleaner oceans. $150; metamorphicgear.com