Pendrell Sound famously tepid
Pendrell Sound is a gorgeous anchorage, but an odd tidal quirk maintains water temperatures that are out of this world.
Author: Jim Burgoyne
Jerisich Dock gets facelift
ribbon-cutting event will be held this afternoon (June 1) in Gig Harbor on Puget Sound when the recently completed Welcome Park will be officially opened at Jerisich Public Dock, a popular destination for boaters visiting...
Tribune Bay is timeless
Hornby Island is known, in a good way, to many for its aging hippies and chill atmosphere, but when conditions are right the tranquility of Tribune Bay and hiking ashore are hard to top.
Cruising to Tacoma made easy
Cruising into downtown Tacoma is a breeze with several moorage options that bring you footsteps from the city’s core.
Island of pirate raccoons
James Island is a lovely marine park with gorgeous views and activities for the whole family. It also has smart, aggressive raccoons that will board your boat and make themselves dinner.
Crabs dress to the nines
he Marine Detective, Jackie Hildering, has posted a cool photo collection of Decorator Crabs on her blog. The photos, collected over years diving the waters of the northeast Pacific, provide a window into the...
Rosario Resort’s new docks open
The popular resort and spa on Orcas Island has upgraded to new aluminum floats, with more berths and additional room for side ties.
Cutts Island memories
Cutts Island evokes memories of deserted tropical isles and summertime beach parties. This lovely little Carr Inlet islet offers all those things and more.
Stan’s amazing boat burritos
If these are not the world’s best burritos, they are the world’s best burritos that are easily made in a boat galley.
Narrow escape at Patos Island
Kallisto’s remarkable escape from disaster at Patos Island is a warning to us all to consider what can go wrong and how prepared we are if it does.
