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 SEATTLE - Vessel operators should be prepared to...

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 Day festivities . I have had the luck to attend...

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. You might be able to be inside (to the east) of the...

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 Fishermen's Terminal Summer moorage available...

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.

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 the plan from Tami herself: She is going to be a...

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 to Public) • Date: Sunday, February 10th 2008 • Time...

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://www.kuow.org/programs/weekday.asp Here's how they...