Almost 80 percent of all boating-related deaths occur by drowning. Approximately 50 percent of all recreational boating deaths occur in calm water. Wearing a life jacket while sailing can help you from becoming an unfortunate statistic.
The U.S. Coast Guard recommends that everyone wear a life jacket while boating or sailing. In the state of Washington, any passengers under [...]
We recently detailed the required safety equipment you need on your boat in Washington State. But did you know that you can also get a free Vessel Safety Check conducted by the US Power Squadron or US Coast Guard Auxiliary?
The program is voluntary for both you and the boat examiner, and will result in the [...]
At this glorious time of year, many of us boating folks are not just working in our gardens but also on our boats and not just for the coming season but for one or more of the Springtime parades coming up. The Northwest’s biggest and best known marine parades no doubt are the Daffodil Parade [...]
“Red and white canes were strewn all over the grass. There might as well have been a sign: Disabilities left behind. Gone racing!!!”
This quote from 48th North (July 2003) almost says it all about this remarkable organization and its members & participants. You may have seen them on Lake Washington, run into them on the [...]
Raingear…. check! Food for your three-day cruise… check! Sunglasses for that rare glimpse of sun…. check! Fire extinguisher and visual distress signals…. what???
Before going out for your first cruise of the year, make sure you have all of the Coast Guard required equipment on your boat, and that it is all is up-to-date and functioning. We [...]
Thinking about buying a sailboat? Or do you just not want to make a fool of yourself anymore when you go sailing with your friends? Today marks the beginning of an informational series on Sailing Schools in the Pacific Northwest.
If this is the year you want to learn how to sail, this series will let [...]
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