A Portal to Northwest Cruising and Beyond
Today we made one of those on the spot decisions to run to the boat for an overnight. Knowing that we had to be back the next day shortened our destinations to one. Blakely Harbor. It's a stone throw from Seattle on the east side of Bainbridge Island. Many years ago it was the site of the largest … [Read more...]
History 101 December, 1941, 68 years ago citizens of the United States of America hushed with disbelief to hear their commander and chief declare “A day of infamy….” That evening our nation looked west into the darkening horizon and observed an orange glow. It didn’t come from the sunset … [Read more...]
Building a first class marina from a dream to reality takes years of work, dedication, and commitment. Such is the case of Elliott Bay Marina. Its planning took over ten years of environmental studies and permits but it was well worth it. Located on the north shore of Elliott Bay, just west of pier … [Read more...]
Moss Landing Mission and History The mission of the Moss Landing Harbor District is to provide the best functional, visitor-friendly harbor for commercial and recreational use inCalifornia. TheMossLandingHarboris the #1 commercial fishing harbor in theMontereyBaywith 600+ slips for recreational … [Read more...]
Destination Blake Island By Jim Wood (Updated 11/22/2011) Within each region of our inland waterway, one can find many unique ports of call. This destination article will be one of my long-time favorites, Blake Island. It is located approximately eight miles west of Seattle between … [Read more...]
Des Moines Marina (updated 6/1/2011) Boater’s traveling the East Passage between Vashon Island and Seattle/Tacoma’s mainland have reason to rejoice, the long waited multi-million dollar Des Moines Marina renovation is finally complete. The marina is located along East Passage’s East … [Read more...]
Gig Harbor Last updated 3/1/2006 As an explorer, if you weren’t looking for it, you might just miss Gig Harbor’s narrow entrance guarded by a sand spit to starboard. And to miss the comfort of the bay’s protection with its great holding bottom darning a tempest would be a terrible … [Read more...]
Port Ludlow Marina, Latitude 47 55.30’, Longitude 122 41.10’, welcomes you to the pristine shores of The Resort At Port Ludlow where Guests and Residents enjoy the best of Waterfront Resort activities and living. With 300-slips and accommodating vessels up to 200’, the Marina is perfect for … [Read more...]
Adventuring to Princess Louisa Inlet in a 16’ Wooden Boat! When: April 4, 2012 Wednesday, 12 noon till 1:30 What: Wooden Boat Wednesday educational event – FREE to all Where: Wooden Boat Chandlery, end of Water Street, near Pt. Hudson HOW: Make reservations: … [Read more...]
by Bruce Moore In late July, more than 50 Ranger Tugs and Cutwater Boats (both built in the State of Washington by Fluid Motion, LLC) gathered in Ganges on Saltspring Island, BC, to launch the 2012 Desolation Sound Cruise. From there the fleet crossed the Strait of Georgia to Pender Harbour's … [Read more...]
