Are we headed back to the Pig Wars?
Cruising between Canada and the USA is routine for Northwest boaters from both sides of the border. Are the current tariff battles and rhetoric between the two countries ruining this camaraderie?
Crete Fleet Review
Have you ever noticed a breakwater that looks a little too ship-shaped to be a coincidence? A few years ago, I began investigating these interesting underwater structures and discovered the strange, largely undocumented world of concrete ships.
Remarkably Bright Creatures: A touching tale of octopus intelligence
Not many marine invertebrates capture our attention and imagination like octopuses do. The book Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, which recently was made into a Netflix movie, tells the story of Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus and his heart-warming interaction with his human associates.
Reborn Western Flyer of Steinbeck Fame Seeks Return to Pacific Northwest
The vessel made immortal by the words of John Steinbeck, the skill of craftspeople who restored her, and the vision of owner John Gregg and nonprofit The Western Flyer Foundation seek funds for a northward adventure.
Submarines to Boat Covers
Past and present come together when buying a winter boat cover from a family-run business whose founder helped save the United States from German U-boats while working as part of the Hooligan Navy.
Best4Boats Best Books: The Way of the Sailor by David Kilmer
Sailing captain David Kilmer’s latest book The Way of the Sailor is a Best4Boats Best Book that combines sailing stories with heartfelt, philosophical reflections to improve even the most landbound of lives.
Remembering 9-11
The world changed on September 11, 2001. Lives were lost. Families were transformed and things will never quite be the same. 24 years later we reflect and remember this day, what we were doing when it happened and what is going on now.
What the &*%^ is yacht rock?
Yacht rock seems to be all the rage these days with multiple radio and streaming stations, HBO’s “Dockumentary”, and a lot of people listening to and talking about it. What is “Yacht Rock” and does it have anything to do with boats?
Rowing into the Son by Jordan Hanssen
Ever consider crossing the Atlantic? How about racing from New York to England in a rowboat and setting a Guinness World record? Jordan Hanssen captain of a team for four American rowers who made this inspirational journey recounts the saga in his book Rowing into the Son.
Titan: The Oceangate Disaster: A Shocking and Revealing Netflix Documentary
Viewing the recently released Netflix documentary Titan: The Oceangate Disaster put a lump in my throat by reinforcing how close I came to being a part of this fatal moment in nautical history. The documentary shows the world the tragic trail of preventable decision-making and personality conflicts that resulted in the infamous 2023 Titanic submersible implosion.
From the Shoreline to the Spotlight: How Alex Witcombe Turned Driftwood into a Career
Armed with a keen eye for wood and a big imagination, Alex Witcombe has built a loyal following and a growing legacy of driftwood sculptures at the same time.
From Folklore to Festival: Mermaid Museum Event Expands
Where waves meet legend, mermaids rise. Experience the Mermaid Festival each April weekend near Westport, WA. A free celebration of sea lore, art, and wonder, from 11 AM to 4 PM at The International Mermaid Museum.
Last Breath: A Gripping Sea Survival Thriller That Dives Deep
The true story of commercial deep-sea saturation divers struggling for survival in the North Sea Last Breath, is now a riveting movie starring Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, Finn Cole, and Cliff Curtis.
A Fisherman Artist’s Perspective
A chance meeting sparked Tom Crestodina’s journey from sketching to shipyards, fishing, and art—sharing the lives of mariners through drawings that tell their stories.
