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• Be prepared to be in the Large Lock this summer

  Looks like you need to get your self some LONG lines (50') for going through the locks this summer. Army Corps limiting small lock use at Chittenden Locks in Ballard FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Public Affairs Office (206) 764-3750 June 16, 2008... Posted Jun 19 2008, 09:49 PM by Patrick with | with no comments Filed under: Sailing in Seattle, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks

• Opening Day Tomorrow (3 May)

  I had to go to Kirkland yesterday to sign some paper and on my way back across 520 (how do people do that commute?) I noticed folks were already lining up on the log boom along the Montlake cut in preparation for the Windermere Cup and all the other Opening... Posted May 02 2008, 10:18 AM by Patrick with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Sailing in Seattle, Lake Washington, Seattle Yacht Club

• Details on tug boat races

  Ben asked about seeing the tug boat races from the water. The races start in front of the grain elevator and end at pier 62/63 or just passed Bell Harbor Marina. If you wanted to mill around to the west of the course, I'm sure they would let you.... Posted Apr 21 2008, 06:18 PM by Patrick with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Sailing in Seattle, Port of Seattle

• Fisherman's Terminal Moorage Available

  If you're looking to have your boat in Seattle (and on the fresh water side of the locks) this summer Fisherman's Terminal has slips available. Guest slips are much cheaper for those you of dropping in for a shorter stay. Spend Your Summer at... Posted Mar 19 2008, 10:38 PM by Patrick with | with no comments Filed under: Moorage, Sailing in Seattle

• Having a day...

  My day job is frustrating today (can't get stuff done) and I'm longing to be aboard and underway... the fact that its beautiful out can't be helpin' either. Posted Feb 21 2008, 01:53 PM by Patrick with | with no comments Filed under: Sailing in Seattle

• Boat and Breakfast - S/V Lille Danser

  Tami, the harbormaster on Bainbridge Island and her family sent me a mail about their new Boat and Breakfast aboard 50' Gaff Rigged Lille Danser. She's a beautiful vessel, which was previously owned by Tami's Father. here's some info on... Posted Feb 03 2008, 10:37 AM by Patrick with | with no comments Filed under: Boats, Sailing in Seattle, Sailing Sites

• CYC Open House - 10 February 2008

  Corinthian Yacht Club (of which I am an Associate Member) is having there annual open house next month. If you're at all interested in racing your own boat or crewing on someone's boat I highly recommend you attend! Annual CYC Open House (Open... Posted Jan 10 2008, 06:43 PM by Patrick with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Racing, Corinthian Yacht Club, Sailing in Seattle

• KUOW talking Sailing

  KUOW's show Weekday is doing an hour on boating since tomorrow is Opening Day here in Seattle. You can listen in online now here: http://www.kuow.org/multi.asx Look for the show in the Weekday archive (starting around 10am 4 May) if you miss it. http... Posted May 04 2007, 09:37 AM by Patrick with | with no comments Filed under: Sailing in Seattle, Media