Northwest Yachting February 2018 by Northwest Yachting

FEBRUARY 2018

VOLUME 31, No. 8

A L E X A N D E R M A R I N E U S A™

2018 | 100’ OCEAN ALEXANDER Seattle

2018 | 85’ OCEAN ALEXANDER Newport Beach

2018 | 70e OCEAN ALEXANDER Seattle & Southern California

two available 2018 | 55’ AZIMUT S San Diego

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SEPT 28-OCT 1 44’ GALEON HTS Seattle | 2017

2018|100’ OCEAN ALEXANDER Coming soon to Seattle

39’ TIARA COUPE Seattle | 2018 & 2017

2001 | 66’ SYMBOL | $849,800 Jason Smith | 206.331.2523

1974 | 57’ STEPHENS | $229,000 Greg Wilkinson | 714.331.7131

2005 | 54’ APREAMARE | $569,000 Greg Wilkinson | 714.331.7131

2000 | 53’ CARVER | $349,000 Jerry Wheeler | 949.375.2323

2007 | 54’ OCEAN ALEXANDER | $599,000 Jerry Wheeler | 949.375.2323

53’ TIARA FLYBRIDGE Seattle | 2018 2007 | 52’ CRUISERS | $379,000

two av Jerry Wheeler | 949.375.2323

1990 | 52’ OCEAN ALEXANDER | $289,000 Niel Steenkamp | 206.850.2801

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42’ REGAL FLYBRIDGE Seattle | 2017 Newport Beach | 2018

2005 | 47’ SELENE | $499,500 Jerry Todd | 206.963.6543

2009 | 47’ GRAND BANKS | $699,000 Niel Steenkamp | 206.850.2801

two available 2008 | 42’ SABRE | $449,000 Jerry Todd | 206.963.6543

1998 | 47’ BAYLINER | $210,000 Michael Vrbas | 949.632.1414

1974 | 45’ CHRIS CRAFT | $359,000 Ray Prokorym | 425.327.0994

40’ CARVER San Diego | 2018

2004 | 34’ MJM | $279,000 Jerry Todd | 206.963.6543

2004 | 36’ CARVER | $129,900 Jerry Wheeler | 949.375.2323

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2005 | 29’ TIARA CORONET | $79,995 Michael Vrbas | 949.632.1414

2013 | 26’ SEA RAY | $72,000 Available in Newport Beach

our yacht consultants 32’ PURSUIT SPORT Newport Beach | 2018

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2012 | 90’ OCEAN ALEXANDER | $4,375,000 | Available in Seattle

2016 | 90’ OCEAN ALEXANDER | $6,499,999 Available in San Diego

2014 | 85’ OCEAN ALEXANDER | $4,495,000 Available in Seattle

2001 | 60’ HATTERAS | $685,000 Available in Newport Beach

2006 | 58’ OCEAN ALEXANDER | $995,000 Available in Seattle

2007 | 56’ CRUISERS | $419,000 Available in San Diego

2017 | 41’ CRUISERS | $475,000 Available in Newport Beach

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1992 | 126’ CHRISTENSEN | $3,995,000 Niel Steenkamp | 206.850.2801

1973 | 76’ STEPHENS | $225,000 Russ Carrington | 310.991.2628

2009 | 72’ MARQUIS | $1,875,000 Niel Steenkamp | 206.850.2801

1979 | 60’ C&L MARINE | $399,000 Henry Wold | 206.427.7167

2002 | 58’ FAIRLINE | $575,000 Ray Prokorym | 425.327.0994

2012 | 53’ AZIMUT | $899,000 Peter Zaleski | 619.857.2349

2006 | 48’ SEA RAY | $389,000 Russ Carrington | 310.991.2628

2005 | 42’ OCEAN ALEXANDER | $299,000 Michael Vrbas | 949.632.1414

2010 | 80’ OCEAN ALEXANDER | $2,795,000 Michael Vrbas | 949.632.1414

2018 | 90’ OCEAN ALEXANDER | $7,295,000 Ray Prokorym | 425.327.0994

2007 | 52’ SEA RAY | $439,000 JR Wills | 949.678.5533

1974 | 45’ CHRIS CRAFT | $299,000 Paul Groesbeck | 425.829.3551

2008 | 42’ SABRE | $439,500 Jerry Todd | 206.963.6543

2014 | 72’ OCEAN ALEXANDER | $2,795,000 Jerry Todd | 206.963.6543

2007 | 54’ OCEAN ALEXANDER | $599,000 Jerry Wheeler | 949.375.2323

1999 | 51’ OCEAN ALEXANDER | $410,000 Tim Tweed | 619.994.5931

2016 | 44’ TIARA Q | $745,000 Ray Prokorym | 425.327.0994

2013 | 38’ AZIMUT | $389,000 Russ Carrington | 310.991.2628

2002 | 65’ CHEOY LEE | $1,295,000 Niel Steenkamp | 206.850.2801

1999 | 54’ OFFSHORE | $629,000 Paul Groesbeck | 425.829.3551

2015 | 50’ TIARA COUPE | $1,250,000 Henry Wold | 206.427.7167

2006 | 43’ TIARA | $359,500 Jerry Todd | 206.963.6543

2016 | 37’ CARVER | $439,000 Jerry Wheeler | 949.375.2323

sell your boat with us Let the boating experts do the work for you. Our comprehensive marketing program is the most efﬁcient in the industry. 2006 | 34’ SEA RAY | $89,900 Bill Luck | 760.533.6761

2006 | 32’ TIARA OPEN | $199,900 Jason Smith | 206.331.2523

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*AM USA is the ofﬁcial dealer for Tiara and Pursuit sport yacht models in the Northwest and the full-line dealer for Pursuit in California. AM USA is the exclusive dealer for Ocean Alexander, Azimut, Galeon, Aquila, & Carver on the West Coast.

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shapama 27m › 90ft › defever › 1983/2003 › 795,000 usd

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2003 SEAHORSE 35 TRAWLER, low hr John Deere single diesel, bow thruster, auto pilot, Radar, GPS plotter, inverter w/large battery bank, teak interior, propane stove/ oven, diesel furnace, life raft. One owner boat. Sale priced @ $199K. Call or email Dave Boynton at 206-949-6866 or daveb@hebertyachts.com.

2012 Chris Craft 25 Launch, Heritage trim package, 8.2 Ltr. Mercruiser with Bravo III drive, electric engine hatch, custom stainless windshield, Bimini top, enclosed head, includes trailer. Priced at $87,997. Call or email Dave Boynton at 206-949-6866 or daveb@hebertyachts.com

2004 Meridian 408, Twin Cummins 330 HP diesels with low hours, bow and stern thrusters, poly carbonate window enclosures, hardbottom inflatable with engine and davit, navigation systems, inverter, generator, Vacuflush heads, 2 staterooms, 2 heads, excellent condition $235,000. Call or email Dave Boynton at 206-949-6866 or daveb@hebertyachts.com

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80’ LAZARRA 1997 80’ LAZARRA $899,0001997 $899,000

70’ HATTERAS 1998 70’ HATTERAS $850,0001998 $850,000

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70’ AZIMUT SEA JET 1998 70’$729,000 AZIMUT SEA JET 1998 $699,000 $729,000 $699,000

58’ OFFSHORE 1997 58’ OFFSHORE $695,000 1997 $695,000

57’ BERTRAM 2005 57’ BERTRAM $875,0002005 $875,000

65’ CHEOY LEE 2002 $949,000 65’ CHEOY LEE 2002 $949,000

65’ NORDLUND 1992 $539,000 1992 65’ NORDLUND $539,000

56' SEA RAY 2002 $379,000 56' SEA RAY 2002 $379,000

65’ PACIFIC MARINER 2004 NEWMARINER LISTING 2004 65’ PACIFIC NEW LISTING

53’ TOLLYCRAFT 1989 $399,000 1989 53’ TOLLYCRAFT $399,000

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February 2018 || Volume 31, Number 8

Part II: Aspen Swings South Knot Wafflen' is an Aspen C120 that's on an epic voyage to Annapolis, Maryland, from Anacortes, Washington. We hopped aboard in S.E. Alaska, and now again in Mexico's Gulf of California. How's the adventure yacht holding up south of the border?

On the Cover Isla San Francisco, Mexico / Norris Comer

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Our annual guide to Washington's haul out facilties is constantly updated to give boaters the basic info they need for those pre-cruising projects.

Only You

Nobody likes plastic garbage in the ocean, but did you know that plastics are polluting the seas in a new, hard-to-see form? Read on about the crisis, and what you can do about it.

Hero Hydros

We go back to postwar Seattle to visit an era of hydroplane greats, as a generation of gutsy speed junkies helped put the city on the map.

Hayden Island, Oregon

Hayden Island is a boat-friendly crossroads on the Columbia River heavily used by boating locals and passersby alike.

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The cover features the Aspen C120 Knot Wafflen' on the hook off Isla San Francisco in Mexico's Gulf of California, one of the area's iconic anchorages.

Boat Gear!

So you've got a new boat to equip, congrats! Now what? We sit down with David Farber of Fisheries Supply Co. to talk gearing up in 2018.

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FROM THE HELM

Feeling the Love

As I write this, the preSeattle Boat Show rush grips Northwest Yachting’s Ballard headquarters. Running from January 26 to February 3, this year promises to be one for the records books, notably due to the all-new third (in-water!) Norris Comer location at Bell Harbor that includes the free parking garage. Credit where credit is due, and the organizers of the show at the Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) deserve a heap of praise for the continual push to increase the proﬁle and visibility of the Seattle Boat Show year after year. Well done! Our booth at the CenturyLink location, East 614, is coming together nicely. To make the boat show buzz even louder, I’ve been roped onto a panel as part of the event’s seminar lineup. If you pick up this issue in time, swing on by Stage #3 in North Hall for "How to Write About Your Boating Adventures" at 15:15 hours on January 29. The world needs more salty writers, and the all-star panel lineup includes successful authors Wendy Hinman (Sea Trials: Around the World on Duct Tape and Bailing Wire), Elsie Hulsizer (Voyages to Windward: Sailing Adventures on Vancouver Island's West Coast), and Christine Smith (More Faster Backwards), legendary publisher and editor of the Waggoner Cruising Guide Mark Bunzel, and of course, me, the token magazine guy. Awaken your sleeping writer, boaters! It’s also my pleasure to welcome our new salesperson, Wendy Pedersen. Look out for Wendy at the Seattle Boat Show, for she’s ready to make an introduction whether you want to conquer the Paciﬁc Northwest market or just say hello. “I’m very excited to be on the Northwest Yachting crew!” says Pedersen. When it comes to advertising, she brings nearly two decades of professional experience that started during her internship days with KING 5 as a Western Washington University student, class of 2000. Pedersen went on to work with sales, communications, and marketing at KING 5 for several years before working as a research analyst with Nielsen Ratings at KING 5. She successfully worked at a KSTW and Comcast in sales before returning to KING 5 for seven years as a broadcast salesperson.

Publisher Michelle Zeasman-Gibbon michelle@nwyachting.com

“What I love most about what I do is helping businesses grow,” says Pedersen. “I’m not just trying to seal the deal, I’m making a mutually beneficial partnership to last. I’ve been looking to mix things up with new professional experience, and being a part of a boating publication like Northwest Yachting is an exciting opportunity to expand my horizons.” The calendar for February doesn’t get any less busy after the show, and right out of the gate, we’ve got the iconic Winter Rendezvous (February 9 to 11) in Poulsbo, Washington, to look forward to. If you’re a Puget Sound boater, this boating Mardi Gras with a Viking twist is such a uniquely Pacific Northwest event that you’ve got to check out. I’m planning to be there for the first time this year, a perfect way to unwind after nine days of Seattle Boat Show. Look for me at Gloggfest, the townwide glogg competition. Also on my mind is all the activity around Team Wright Yachts and R2AK preparation. For those who missed the announcement feature last issue, I’m hopping aboard a Corsair 970 Sport this June to participate in the Pacific Northwest adventure race from Port Townsend, Washington, to Ketchikan, Alaska, with Team Wright Yachts. We are settling into our on-water training regimen, I’m planning my trip to Vietnam to check out our ride (currently under construction), and juggling a few awesome developments behind the scenes. Stay tuned, for this adventure is just getting started! Yes, February is all about love for the watery lifestyle and Pacific Northwest. We’ve got a lot of great content in here, including my favorite Perfect Lines centerfold image thus far (hint: we’re getting artsy and fishy). Additionally, we’d like to extend our thanks to the staff of the Hydroplane and Race Boat Museum of Kent, Washington, who were an invaluable and expert source for much of the historic imagery in our Hero Hydros feature. We also had some help from the exellent Seattle Now & Then blog run by Paul Dorpat. From our helm to yours, we hope that you have a happy Valentine’s Day on the water. Whether you’re sailing into the sunset with your loved one, or celebrating yourself with a refreshing paddle in your trusty kayak, we hope you are feeling the love this February.

Managing Editor Norris Comer norris@nwyachting.com

Creative Director Alex Kwanten alexk@nwyachting.com

Advertising Sales Wendy Pedersen wendy@nwyachting.com

Advertising Coordinator Jodi Maisel jodi@nwyachting.com

Contributing Writers Bridget Charters Doug Hansen Kevin Klein Peter Marsh

Roger McAfee Peter Schrappen Greg Van Belle

Contributing Artists & Photographers Jan Anderson Ray Troll

Copy Editors Seanna Browder Jill Irwin

Videographer Dan Kasmar

Editorial Interns Evin Moore Eva Seelye

Design Intern Christine Nguyen

Facilities Maurice McPherson

Official Mascots Pearl & Puppers

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By Norris Comer, Evin Moore, Eva Seelye, & Greg Van Belle

Racing

Clippers Ride Again

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Youngest Skipper, Nicola Henderson, Leads Visit Seattle Crew to Victory By Evin Moore

On January 16, the 70’ clipper racing sailboat Visit Seattle sailed over the finish line of Airlie Beach in Whitsunday, Australia, securing a first-place win for Race 6 of the All-Australian Leg of the high-profile Clipper Round the World Race. This win makes skipper Nicola (Nikki) Henderson the first woman and the youngest skipper ever to win a race in the global sailing contest. The boat Visit Seattle, sponsored by Seattle’s destination marketing organization, made the win at 15:05:36 local time. This stop marked the end of the All-Australian 4th Leg of the race, and the start of the Asian Pacific 5th Leg. The Whitsunday stopover also marks the half-way, 20,000-nautical mile (nm) point of the 40,000-nm event. The Clipper Round the World Race was started in 1996 by Sir Robin KnoxJohnston, the legendary first person to sail solo non-stop around the world. The

Visit Seattle, booking it in the All-Australian 4th Leg with Nicola Henderson in command. (Photo: Brooke Miles)

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event takes experienced sailors and or- 1997-1998 Clipper Race. Even at her young dinary people who may never have even age, she already has ten years of sailing been on the water before, and sets them experience. Henderson wanted to make on a race around the world. The race takes sailing a career ever since a stint in the place every two years, this year being its Sea Cadets, an organization that gives 11th incarnation. teenagers a chance to learn sailing skills. Race 6 was 1,600 nm, starting in Tas- She has logged 38,000 nm since 2006, sailed mania and running up the east coast of in three Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) Australia, and is known as a challenging races, where she won the Youngest Skiprace in one of the hardest legs. per Award twice. She has comThe waters around Australia peted in the Caribbean 600 race, experience sudden and extreme two Cowes Weeks, co-skippered changes in conditions, going two Fastnet Campaigns, and has from calm and clear to stormy a total of 10,000 miles of offshore in just minutes. The boats faced deliveries under her belt. She two Southerly Buster storms and has taught over 200 students in gust of 78 knots. Henderson’s the three years she has worked log talks about one storm Visit as an instructor for the Royal Seattle sailed through a day or Nicola Henderson Yachting Association. two before their win. Henderson is quoted in her “The lightning was very dramatic and Clipper Race bio stating that, “I hope I can very close – it went on for a couple of hours be an inspiration to other young people to like someone turning the lights on and off go and achieve what they set out to do, to constantly. Like stuff from the movies.” push boundaries.” With her exceptional The winning boat beat the second place accomplishments and historic win, this PSP Logistics by only five nm, which was impressive skipper will be inspiring more only one nm ahead of the third place Sanya than just the young. Serenity Coast. The tough conditions and The clipper crews have a stop-over and tougher competition makes the win by start the 5th leg of the race on January 29 Henderson and the crew of the Visit Seattle when they head to Sanya, China, the first of even more impressive. two Chinese stops on the race. The 6th leg of 23-year-old Henderson is from Guil- the race will end in Seattle sometime in April ford, England, and the youngest skipper 2018, so if you want to welcome them when ever in the race, a title she takes from Alex they come to town, check their progress on Thompson who was 26 when he won the clipperroundtheworld.com.

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The Big Swap Meet Des Moines Yacht Club's Annual Market By Eva Seelye

Boaters from around the Paciﬁc Northwest are emptying their lockers for this year’s annual swap meet at Des Moines Yacht Club (DMYC) happening March 24 from 09:00 to 15:00 hours. For the last 19 years, hundreds of buyers gather from every nook and cranny—sometimes even as far as Chehalis — to purchase both new and used marine-related items. Expect everything from nautical dishes, engines, tools, electronics, and boat seats to SUPs and even toilets. “Just about anything you need for marine life [will] be available,” remarks Shannan McCaslin – DMYC Swap Meet event co-manager. Find larger items such as dinghies, trailers, and even small boats in the outdoor section of the venue. With DMYC’s women’s group, First Mates (created for women whose interests are more than water-oriented), providing coffee and baked goods in the morning, and chili and

hot dogs for sale in the afternoon, it’s easy to comfortably stick around and spend a few hours or even an entire day browsing the stands. Who knows what other hidden plunder will make its way to the largest indoor marine swap meet in the state? The meet’s proceeds will support the First Mates’ mission to provide scholarships to high school students. Have a few items you’d like to sell? Purchase a space of your own or buddy up with a friend in one of the available indoor or outdoor spaces. Registration is open through Saturday, March 17, 2018. Reserve your spot by simply mailing in your registration form (found online at desmoinesyachtclub.com). Spaces are priced as follows: indoor spaces: $35; outdoor spaces: $15; commercial spaces: $100 (commercial spaces are limited).

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Sea Star Wasting Disease Resurfaces By Eva Seelye

West Coast starfish have been holding on for dear life since 2013, fighting to survive a mysterious disease that first appeared off the Olympic Peninsula and resulted in the loss of millions of bright-colored stars that light up the dark waters of the Pacific. The disease, now identified as the sea star wasting syndrome, first affected ochre sea stars (the most common species), mottled sea stars, leather stars, and six-armed stars before dramatically spreading to additional species from Alaska to Mexico. Affected sea stars now include the sunflower star, rainbow star, giant pink star, giant star, vermilion star, and bat star, with the sunflower and ochre stars experiencing the most geographically expansive and welldocumented declines. Though reports have shown signs of recovery in small areas of southern California, there is no evidence of a wide-scale recovery, and the disease is still affecting a substantial amount of starfish along North America’s Pacific Coast. The disease is gruesome, with the initial symptom of decaying lesions. The sea stars’ arms then begin crawling away from its body during the fragmentation stage. Lucky enough for sea stars, regeneration is in their genes.

However, if the sores open, internal organs are likely to extrude from the deflated starfish and most stars can’t survive. Sometimes the disease runs its course within just a few days. Similar disease-related sea star events have happened before, but not quite to this extent. It’s hypothesized that environmental conditions may have contributed to the outbreak, but the cause of the wide-spread disease remains unknown. Even with this devastation, one thing’s evident — our sea stars are incredibly resilient. Even with no signs of full recovery on the horizon, these robust echinoderms are far from extinct. Their ability to produce thousands of offspring, with an average lifespan of 30 years, helps in their fight for survival. Last year’s babies are now under the scope of observation and are continuing to grow and mature with only a small number affected by the disease. However, the slow loss of a vital species doesn’t go without some sort of ecological shift. Urchins are on the rise without their sunflower star predators, causing more algae-dominated communities and large areas of bare rock and crustose algae called “urchin barrens.” It’s an ongoing issue in our Pacific waters, one that scientists aren’t taking lightly.

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There are few, if any, adventure sailors as accomplished as Jimmy Cornell. He has sailed over 200,000 miles in all oceans of the world, circumnavigated three times, and completed a successful transit of the Northwest Passage. His sailing credentials are unquestionable, and his knowledge of the cruising world is unparalleled. His publication credentials are impressive as well. My dog-eared copy of his

most famous book, World Cruising Routes has inspired many blue water fantasies of my own while I waited out the dark winter months in the Paciﬁc Northwest. Cornell’s latest book, 200,000 Miles - A Life of Adventure, has taken up permanent residence on my nautical bookshelf. It is the perfect combination of adventure, imagery, and practicality. Not quite a memoir, not quite

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a cruising guide, 200,000 Miles excellent technical and journalistic is built to educate and inspire work to the next level. would-be ocean sailors. As I sat I also find myself just flipping onboard recently, securely tied to through the pages and looking at the dock and pouring over Cor- the hundreds of full-color phonell’s latest book, I found myself tographs Cornell has included. remembering and reconsidering They are snapshots of a world long-distance sailing we all find ourselves plans of my own. dreaming about. His matter-of-fact Of particular instyle makes extreme terest to me is Corocean challenges nell’s material on seem manageable. choosing and setting The running thesis up a voyaging yacht. of the book seems Every offshore sailor to be: if you prepare has strong opinions for it, nothing is that about the best pracdaunting. tices here, but CorFew people have The structure of nell’s hundreds of actually logged, or 200,000 Miles is rethousands of miles will ever log, 200,000 freshingly original of sailing experience nautical miles of sailing for a sailing book. gives him a degree Cornell alternates of credibility that is - but Jimmy Cornell has, between chapters certainly worth payand living vicariously on practical coning attention to. through his words is a cerns and chapters The chapter on treat in and of itself. of cruising narrative. ocean-going safety is This creates a sort of refreshingly honest “theory into practice” design that and does without the usual bravais refreshing and interesting. Not do offshore sailors can have after too much technical material, yet the fact. Safety is a real concern, not too much narrative. and Cornell does well to address In this book, Cornell lets much what many first-time blue water of his objectivity go, and it is to the cruisers are anxious about. readers’ benefit. Getting a more A good sailing adventure book personal look into his personal should inspire dreams of blue life is refreshing and the reason water, distant lands, and epic this book is as readable as it is. challenges. This book goes well I am an admitted nautical nerd, beyond that by combining practiso I read technical manuals and cal and technical information with find them enjoyable, but to really wonderful narrative adventures. enjoy a book at anchor or on the It is very enjoyable for seasoned couch at home, I need the writer sailors and dreamers, and deto show his or her personality and serves a spot in your library. Learn give life to the information. more about Jimmy Cornell, his Cornell finally gives us the publications, and his company at narrative writing that elevates his cornellsailing.com.

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Why has it been relatively warm and clear in the Pacific Northwest this season? Wasn’t this supposed to be a La Niña year? It turns out that we boaters aren’t the only ones who noticed. This winter is a La Niña year in the Pacific Northwest, but the predicted cold temperatures and above average snowfall has not manifested. All across the western U.S., the 2017-2018 winter has had warmer than average temperatures and lower than average precipitation, with the exception of the western Cascades and Olympics. While La Niña usually means cold and snowy, the northwest and central part of Washington are notorious for breaking that rule. The surface-temperature of the Pacific Ocean has been affected this year by a high-pressure ridging west of California and Oregon. An area of abnormally warm water in the Pacific Ocean could also be a contributor to the warm weather. Every mid-winter, the Washington Department of Ecology holds its Water Supply Availability Committee (WSAC) meeting, where representatives from the Office of Washington State Climatologists, National Weather Service, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers, U.S. Bureau of Reclamations, and Natural Resources Conservation Service come together to give their report on the conditions and size of the snowpack in the Cascades and Olympic mountains. This year, the WSAC meeting is set for February 2, when experts will discuss the higher than average temperatures and the belowaverage snow fall. While snowpack levels aren’t as high as expected, they are building steadily. Most pack levels are at least 80% of normal, with some larger than average. The Upper Yakima snowpack looks encouraging, but if the water levels are too low during our summer months, the Bureau of Reclamation can slow the ﬂow of water out of the Yakima River Basin, ensuring a steady ﬂow of water. The snowpack of Oregon is in much worse shape than Washington’s, with some areas only experiencing 30% of the average snowfall. While warmer, drier winters are good for boating, nobody is keen about the prospect of a drought. For now, boaters, especially in Oregon, may get as many weekends of fun under their belts as the skiers this winter.

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Sailing as an activity yields some pretty epic stories, but many go unheard or forgotten. For the last few years, Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC) has turned that around and motivated fellow sailors with the astonishing, and often daring, racing and cruising experiences of CYC members and guest speakers with their Winter Speaker Series. Head over to Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle every Friday this February for an exciting dose of inspiration. February 2 marks the ﬁrst of the Winter Speaker Series at CYC Clubhouse. Join Scott and Kristen Meilicke and their family as they guide you through their experience sailing from Seattle to Mexico and making it just halfway back. Two parents, two kids, and two dogs dwell on their time aboard Mango, from deck work, dolphins, and lost dinghies to almost-lost dogs on their West Coast adventure. If the evening’s title, Remember When the Boat Caught Fire? doesn’t ignite interest, what will? Can’t make it on February 2? Sign up for Escape to Alaska: Ditching the City for the Final Frontier to spend an evening exploring Alaska’s wild coast with software engineer and sailing enthusiast Hays Clark, wife Jen, and their two kids. Join them on February 9 to learn what it takes to leave your 9 to 5 behind and embark on an 11-week journey. They’ll share tips and tricks for a successful voyage accompanied by some beautiful imagery from along the way. Other evenings from the Winter Speaker Series include Canaling in the Netherlands and Sold the House, Packed up the Kids, and went Sailing. Stop by the CYC Clubhouse from 18:00 – 19:00 hours for a social hour with dinner for just $6 before the program starts at 19:00 hours. Reserve your spot online at cycseattle.org.

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The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) organization, has recently announced that 2017 was the costliest year on record for the U.S. when it came to severe weather. In 2017, the U.S. experienced 16 separate weather and climate disasters that resulted in $1 billion

dollars of damage or more. This year ties 2011 for total number of $1 billion-or-more disasters, and includes three hurricanes, two flooding events, three major tornado outbreaks, five major storm events, the freeze in Georgia, a drought in North Dakota, and Western firestorms. Even though 2017 is tied with 2011 for the number of $1 billion-

or-more events, the total monetary damage for the 2017 season has set a new-record of $306 billion. This beats 2005, which set a record of $214.8 billion, due largely to hurricanes Dennis, Katrina, Rita, and Wilma. Of this year’s hurricane and other natural disasters, the insurance industry will be paying for about $135 billion worth of

damage, a new record. According to a press release from Munich RE, a major reinsurer, the total cost of natural disasters worldwide for 2017 was $330 billion. 2011 holds the record for highest global cost, at $354 billion, due mostly to earthquakes that year in Japan. Last year was certainly a year of extreme weather events, and

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Michael Shepard and Ken Bell were sworn in as new commissioners for the Port of Bellingham on January 2, 2018. In a press release, Port Executive Director Robert Fix stated “I am pleased to welcome Michael Shepard and Ken Bell to the Port’s Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Shepard has worked on a broad range of issues important to the Port of Bellingham, including workforce development, marine resource management, and affordable housing." Fix also called Commissioner Bell a successful businessman with experience working with major ports throughout the world and on contaminated property projects. "Commissioners Shepard and Bell bring a wide array of skills and interests that will beneﬁt our business community, the environ-

ment, and the citizens of Whatcom County,” Fix continued. Commissioner Shepard is on the faculty at Goucher College where he teaches eLearning classes on anthropology, environmental studies, and cultural sustainability at the undergraduate and graduate level. He is also a Research Ken Bell Associate at Western Washington University’s Center for Pacific Northwest Studies. Besides his other responsibilities, Shepard is a member of the Portage Bay Shellfish Advisory Commission, and a board member for the Kulshan Community Land Trust. Shepard lives with his

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minal and Shipping Terminal, marinas in Blaine and Squalicum Harbor, as well as the Bellingham International Airport. The Board of Commissioners is a threeperson, non-partisan group that oversees all Port activities. The Board is made up of business leaders and local politicians who provide guidance on policy decisions. Hopefully, Shepard and Bell will bring their experience and knowledge to help the Port of Bellingham provide transportation and economic growth for the region in the years to come.

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Vancouver's Best In Show By Eva Seelye

Boating B.C. Association’s five-day, activity-filled Vancouver International Boat Show began January 18, 2018, with the announcement of this year’s Best in Show award winners officially hosted by Pacific Yachting magazine. Three judges, including Northwest Yachting contributor Roger McAfee, chose this year’s winners across five categories. All show exhibitors were automatically eligible to win. X-Yachts X4 exhibited by Fraser Yacht Sales won the Best in Show Sailboat award, while Princess Yachts Princess 68 by exhibitor Freedom Marine won Best in Show Powerboat. Best in Show Metal Boat went to Jasper Marine LC23 Landing Craft by exhibitor Inlet Marine. Congratulations to Steveston Marine and Hardware for their Jabsco V-Flo 5.0 Water Pressure Pump exhibit winning Best in Show Gear & Equipment.

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Best in Show Electronics went to Paciﬁc Yacht System’s exhibit of Vesper Marine smartAIS Transponder to wrap up the 2018 awards. Vancouver’s two locations, B.C. Place and Granville Island’s floating show, were packed with exhibitors, seminars, DIY workshops, cooking demonstrations, and more. The non-profit Boating B.C. Association is the voice of British Columbia boating and the driving force behind the Vancouver International Boat Show. Since 1957, the non-profit has offered financial support for other non-profits, and assisted in education, training, safety, environmental stewardship, and community-related projects, and worked with all levels of government to grow and enhance boating experiences. Learn more about Boating B.C. Association at boatingbc.ca.

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The South Lake Union Boats Afloat Show 2017 was packed with prospective boat buyers who contributed to the positive fourth quarter sales.

Bullish Market: 2017 Washington Boat Sales By Norris Comer

The Washington Department of Licensing and Washington Sea Grant have released a 2017 year-end report for new boat sales in the state, and there are many positive signs of growth for the market. The fourth quarter of 2017 compares quite favorably to the fourth quarter of 2016. New boat sales for the fourth quarter of 2017 increased by 24.5 percent in units and 30 percent in value

when compared to the fourth quarter of 2016. Additionally, brokerage boat sales increased for the fourth quarter of 2017 by 23.9 percent in units and 24.2 percent in value when compared to same quarter in 2016. Total new boats sold for the entire year increased by 249 boats from 2016, which is a 6 percent increase in total boats sold. What’s more, the total value of all new boats sold in 2017

was $218 million, a 15 percent increase from 2016. All told, the fourth quarter of 2017 raked in about $15.6 million more for the state’s industry than the fourth quarter of 2016. This news of growth continues the multi-year trend for the state’s boat sales. With regards to new boat sales, the fourth quarter of 2016 saw a 9.5 percent increase in units and 24.8 percent in value compared to the fourth quarter

of 2015. Brokerage boats saw a similar increase of 12.2 percent in units and 24.7 percent in value. If you’re really interested in the numbers, Washington Sea Grant’s website’s Community Outreach page has publicly available quarterly boat sales going back to 2007 (wsg.washington. edu). Dig in for yourself, and if you have any insights, send us a letter!

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The lion’s share of the $1.1 million for Washington Sea Grant, $824,144, is designated for developing sablefish (aka black cod) aquaculture. The project is a collaboration between University of Washington scientists, NOAA, and tribal experts to grow 10,000 sablefish to harvest size. Another $149,530 is meant to develop genetic risk assessment tools and evaluate management strategies to mitigate shellfish diseases, while $149,995 is meant to research the functional role of shellfish habitat compared to natural habitat. Interestingly, some of those funds are meant to address “two major barriers to the sustainable growth of shellfish aquaculture in Washington: public perception and permitting.” Indeed, in the wake of the accidental farmed Atlantic salmon release last summer in the San

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The grants were awarded through two competitions to select projects to develop domestic shellfish, finfish, and seaweed aquaculture industries. NOAA received 126 proposals that together requested nearly $58 million in federal funds. That Washington Sea Grant secured its $1.1 million is quite impressive.

Juan Islands and growing movement to ban farmed salmon in the state, aquaculture as a whole has suffered in the sphere of local public opinion. Will aquacultured sablefish grow into a successful, publicly embraced industry after this research? Only time will tell. Learn more at Washington Sea Grant’s website, wsg.washington.edu.

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We here at Northwest Yachting love hearing from our readers. Below are a few correspondences we’ve received. If you’ve got two cents to share, feel free to send us a snail mail letter to Northwest Yachting Magazine, 7342 15th Ave NW, Seattle, Washington, or an email to editorial@nwyachting.com.

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49' Hyundai Elegant 1988

53' Southern Cross 1989

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Dear Northwest Yachting, In years past, boat owners who wanted their large boats shipped to Texas or maybe the Great Lakes would have the boat taken to Clarkston, Washington, across from Lewiston, Idaho, on the Snake River to have the boat picked up by the crane at the Port of Clarkston located about 1/4 mile above the first bridge. This fall I took a client's 50' boat up there and low and behold the crane is no longer in operation. Seems they were not getting enough business to justify the safety inspections. The fix was to rent a crane which had to be brought in all the way from Spokane. I think the bill was in the low four figures. I don't know where it would have been more cost effective to have the boat hauled out, but Clarkston is no longer a safe bet. Regards, Mike Ed: Thank you for the useful scuttlebutt, Mike. This is good information for our community, both for those in the industry or recreational boaters. Keep us in the loop!

40' Catalina 400 2007 "Like New"

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Department of Corrections An astute reader has brought to our attention a mistake to our latest iteration of the Washington Marina and Fuel Dock Guide (January 2018 issue). On page 91, McNeil Island is labeled as Fox Island. The observer, who hails from Vashon Island, Washington, gave our editor Norris Comer good advice via mailed in sticky note: "Better [:)] your G.P.S. Better yet your charts! " The mistake has been corrected online and our editorial team is getting re-acquainted with South Puget Sound geography via a pop quiz. As always, we encourage readers to pipe up! Mistakes are not fixed if left unaddressed.

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Endurance 658 LRC-11 The new year is underway with a wave of 2018 boat models, among them the Endurance 658 LRC–11 from the Hampton Yacht Group. This trawler-style motoryacht is a natural for the cruising grounds of the Pacific Northwest, with both luxury and utilitarian design aspects. As you approaches a 658–11, you sees many of the tried and true trawler features. A pair of integrated stairs lead up from the large swim step to the covered cockpit. The cockpit itself is focused on entertainment with a dining table and seating. From the cockpit, the visitor has many options. Large, protected walkways with railings lead forward on both the port and starboard. The walkways are very deepset and should be safe in just about any sea state. On the bow, a large foredeck complete with integrated seating is a natural gathering space.

Specs LOA: 68’ 10” • Beam: 19’ 2” • Draft: 5’ 2” Displacement: 99,000 lbs. Tankage (Fuel/Fresh/Black): 1,750 gals./400 gals./120 gals. Local Dealer: Hampton Yacht Group, 206-623-5200

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If visitors venture up a set of portside steps from the cockpit, they will enter the flybridge, one of the build’s primary design features. It’s a pretty classic setup, with open aft space, a dinghy lift for the tender, covered nav station, and plenty of entertainment space forward. Sometimes a classic setup is the standard for a reason. Like many luxury yachts of this size, the expansive interior is the big draw. With large glass windows and fine woodwork, the salon is essentially a living room with plenty of cushy seating and lots of table space. The open layout leads forward to the galley, a large dining table, and helm station. The skipper will not mind the helm alone, it seems. A flight of stairs leads upward to the flybridge, below takes you to four large staterooms, each with an en suite head. As one would expect from a luxury moto-

ryacht this size, the 658–11 will not leave even the most landlubbery of us wanting when underway. As far as performance is concerned, the 658–11 is equipped with twin Caterpillar (C-12.9) direct drive diesel engines, and the manufacturer touts a cruising speed of eight knots. Again a tried-and-true reliable setup, this yacht is meant to go the distance in trawler style. Engine access is easy and spacious as well, something both owners and technicians at the boatyard will appreciate. All in all, the Endurance 658 LRC -11 seems like the newest iteration of many classic designs that have done well in the Pacific Northwest and beyond, both in urbane and rugged settings. If you’re curious, one is on display at the Seattle Boat Show for your exploration pleasure. Contact Hampton Yacht Group (hamptonyachtgroup.com) for pricing.

New & Notable Boats

T40-EY (Tactical-One Edition) A new boat line hailing from the wild waters of B.C. seeks to blend the posh comforts of luxury yachts with the durability and overbuilt ruggedness of performance aluminum boats. Enter Richmond, B.C.based Tactical Custom Boats from builder Platinum Marine, which is touting their new 40’ T40-EY (Express Yacht)Tactical One design set to launch in April. The deep vee, planning hull shape coupled with the all-aluminum build and twin outboards (Seven Marine 627-hp), gives an outward appearance of sport or military boat. However, there are

some features that are downright jaw dropping: lithium iron batteries, Seakeeper Gyro Stablizer, racecar-style helm, full ﬂoation collar, and more. Coupled with the luxurious queen-size island master stateroom, gourmet galley, and enclosed head, there are deﬁnitely yachtie features to be found too. The manufacturer lists performance numbers that suggest this boat will be quite zippy, with a 35-knot cruising speed and 50-knot maximum speed. The twin outboards mentioned previously provide 1,254 horses of power, a generous amount for

a vessel of this size. The manufacturer lists a range of 550 miles. If you want fancy and tough, check out the T40-EY Tactical One. Keep an eye out for the ﬁrst ones

this year! Contact Platinum Marine for more information or you can ﬁnd more at tacticalcustomboats. com. The T40-EY Tactical One is listed at $1,092,000.

Specs LOA: 39’ 6” • Beam: 13’ 7” Draft (Min/Max): 2’ 6”/3’ 6” Displacement (Full load): 25,000 lbs. Tankage (Fuel/Fresh/Black): 650 gals./100 gals./26 gals. Local Dealer: Platinum Marine, 604-325-6920

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Beneteau Oceanis 45 Look for the Beneteau Oceanis 45 among local dealer Signature Yachts’ models gracing the Bell Harbor in-water location at the Seattle Boat Show. The French-designed, South Carolina-built 45 has been popular for years, with many iterations playing with the central layout and themes. This sailing yacht has modern Eurocruiser written all over it from the plumb bow to the ultra-wide transom that folds out into a swim step with swim ladder. The 45 has a modern combination in the cockpit that aesthetically resembles a racer (the dual helms, wide beam, low profile) with the entertaining functionality of a cruiser (the giant foldable table in the middle of the cockpit and generous stowage). The arch over the cockpit is a defining feature, that offers a multitude of benefits: longer companionway opening on deck, speaker

mount, boom management, dodger, etc. But these sailboats aren’t popular just because of the exterior, and the 45 is no exception. Below, you’re looking at a spacious, open cabin that takes full advantage of the yacht’s 14’ 9” beam. The galley sits immediately to port of the companionway, and the salon with plenty of cushioned seating and table space stretches forward. There are a few layouts offered from the

builder with three to four cabins and two to three heads. The master suite forward has a downright decadent single berth option for the owner who wants to feel like a captain. If interested in the Oceanis 45, come see Signature Yachts’ in-water model at the Seattle Boat Show! You can also find more information at signature-yachts.com. Contact them for boat options and pricing.

Specs LOA: 45’ 9” • Beam: 14’ 9” Draft (standard deep draught keel): 7’ 5” Displacement: 23,257 lbs. Tankage (Fuel/Fresh/Black): 53 gals./98 gals./38 gals. Local Dealer: Signature Yachts, 206-284-9004 NWYachting_Fall2017_Print.pdf

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2018 Nordic Tug 34 The recreational-style Nordic Tugs from Burlington, Washington, are certainly recognizable and numerous in these waters. The line includes boats from 26’ to 54’. The 2018 iteration of the Nordic Tug 34 is a continuation in many ways of the storied line, built for extended cruising in locations like the Inside Passage and Great Loop. The 34 deﬁnitely has the look with the near-plumb bow and the general feel of a Nordic. A large swim step extends aft, perfect for a stowed dinghy while cruising, along with a relatively modest cockpit with bench seating. A short ladder leads up to an open bridge with railing protection and good views. The 34 comes equipped with an optional chariot bridge with second helm station. Nordic Tugs are generally considered home away from home by their

owners, and thus feature a large, cozy interior with lots of ﬁne woodwork. Seating around a dining table sits starboard upon entry to the cabin. A few steps forward, one enters the open helm station with seating for company. The 34 is catered toward providing accommodations for a couple or two with two staterooms.

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Targa 30.1 We’ve been eyeing these rugged Finnish Targa boats for a few months since the local dealer Cardinal Yacht Sales took on the line. The new Targa 30.1 is one of the builder’s touted designs. The 30.1 is a lot of boat in a modest package, with a LOA of 33’ 1” and a generous beam 10’ 7”. Much of that beam is taken up by the signature Targa deck layout, with deep-set, gigantic walkways on both port and starboard that lead between an open cockpit with swim step aft and a large foredeck forward. Interestingly, wraparound group seating is in the foredeck, not the cockpit at the stern. The cockpit features bench-style seating near the stern and base of the open tophouse, where a humble two-step ladder leads one to the seating and helm above. The cockpit ﬂoor opens up to access the twin Volvo Penta inboard diesel engines (with options). The 30.1 has a handsome look to it, despite the length-to-beam ratio that may sound boxy on paper.

The novel quirks of the exterior are only magniﬁed in the interior, in a good way. Cabin access from both starboard and port doors, unlike the classic aft entrance from the cockpit, leads right into the nav station, chart table, galley, and entrance to the v-berth (with two berths within). That’s right, the Finns have somehow combined all these things in a compact, and somehow perfectly functional and good-looking,

layout. Going aft, one passes the dinette (with foldable table and convertible seats) and then ends up in the aft cabin, where two more berths and an enclosed head are located. A written description doesn’t give all the clever, unorthodox, and refreshing tweaks of the Targa 30.1 justice. If interested, you can explore one at the Seattle Boat Show at the indoor CenturyLink Field location. You can ﬁnd out more info and pricing details at cardinalyachtsales.com.

Specs LOA: 33’ 1” • Beam: 10’ 7” Displacement: 12,125 lbs. Tankage (Fuel/Fresh/Black): 158 gals./31 gals./26 gals. Local Dealer: Cardinal Yacht Sales, 360-647-5555

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The Sailor’s Smartwatch Garmin quatix 5 Smart Watch / $550.00+ The quatix 5 wants to do it all–GPS navigation, autopilot control, race timing, and ﬁtness tracking–in one compact time piece. This watch is the latest from Garmin’s Marine series and it was crafted with yachters in mind. The quatix 5 is made to integrate itself into your boat systems. For example, autopilot can be controlled right from the watch; connect it to the GHC 20 autopilot unit and steer the vessel from anywhere on board. Link it with a compatible Garmin chartplotter to see temperature, depth, wind, and speed live on your wrist. The quatix 5 comes equipped with GPS navigation and built-in altimeter, barometer, and a three-

axis electronic compass. Take some of the guesswork out of racing and take advantage of a virtual starting line displayed on the face of the Garmin smartwatch. With this tool and the race countdown feature, you’ll always know precisely how far you are from the start of a race. The quatix 5 also collects all your sport data, whether you are paddleboarding, kayaking, or water skiing. Your speed, distance traveled, distance per stroke, total number of strokes, and even lap times are all recorded and stored for later review. And when not on the water, use the fitness tracker to monitor everything from heart rate and total steps to calories burned.

The quatix 5 has a stainless steel case that measures 1.2” and a silicon or stainless steel band, and is waterproof up to 10 ATM (atmospheres), which means the watch can withstand 10 times the pressure at sea level. The quatix 5 can be found on garmin.com and is available in diﬀerent styles from $550.

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your family and friends follow your progress with preset waypoints. The device also provides GPS map guidance with a topography map, plus a built-in barometric altimeter, accelerometer, and compass. Weather reports are also at your ﬁngertips with the standard and premium weather packages oﬀered by Garmin. GEOS, a leading emergency response solution, handles any SOS sent by an Explorer. If you want to explore farther than you ever have, while staying in contact, think about the Garmin InReach Explorer, available from garmin.com for $449.99, plus subscription.

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The people at eqpd believe that one of the ways you make a truly eco-friendly product is to make a product that never needs to be thrown away or replaced. The company, based in Washington's Methow Valley, set out to create a bag that will last a lifetime and never end up in a landﬁll. The Last Bag is a tote bag that’s as durable as it gets and aims to be the last such bag you’ll ever need. It may just be the thing for the marine environment. The bags are constructed out of vinyl-coated polyester fabric, which is often used in whitewater rafts and is

but knew that he had to make his products locally, thus reducing their environmental impact and supporting his belief that manufacturing should be accessible. Totes come in three sizes; single-wide, double-wide, and a log tote, sized for firewood. They come in a solid build, a mesh build that can drain water, as well as a leather tote. The company even offers a Log Tote for bundles of freshly chopped firewood. Some design styles are more urbane than others. If you’re in the market for an eco-friendly bag, or just for a very sturdy product, check out the eqpd Last Bag tote at eqpdgear.com. The Last Bag comes in a variety of styles and colors, with a starting price of around $30.

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The Clean Way is a simple solution to the problem of fuel burps, sprayed and splashed droplets, and overfills at the pump. The Clean Way is a device that can be fitted over your boat’s fuel fill opening and uses a chamber with a series of baffles to catch the fuel that can spill out during refueling. The mess is captured and then easily drains back into the fuel tank, or can be held temporarily in the chamber. Each device is made from a heavy-duty composite that is resistant to chemicals and fuels. The Clean Way can be used with gasoline or diesel fuel, and comes with adapters that allow it to be used with any deck fuel plate and fuel nozzle. A 1.5” deck fill, a 1.75” deck fill, and a 2” deck fill all come in the kit, along with small and large nozzle adapters. Choose between a 12” Clean Way or the new 10” model for easier storage. Keep your boat, yourself, and the waters you cruise clean from oil spills with the Clean Way Fuel Fill, available for $40 from cleanwayfuelfill.com.

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A light shell coat from Grundéns, the Stormlight jacket, was built with anglers in mind. The jacket is made of stretchable two-layer nylon material that keeps you dry during heavy rainfall and constant spray, while remaining comfortably breathable. Grundéns’ founder, Carl Grundén was the son of a fisherman who entered the fishing industry as a ship’s chandler. When he realized that his customers needed waterproof clothing, he started producing it himself and founded Grundéns Regnkläder AB in 1926. Grundéns’ jackets can be worn by anyone, but commerical ﬁshermen were the company's original customers and continue to be a top priority. The Stormlight jacket is resistant to dirt, grime, and scales so it keeps its original color year after year. It features fully adjustable hood, and hook-andloop adjustable cuﬀs to keep out rain,

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Optima Batteries Virtual Reality App/ Free for iOS & Android ($10 for the viewer) Messy spills from refueling “burps” often end up all over your hands and clothes. They damage boat surfaces and harm our waters, too. Sprays and absorbent rags only handle spills AFTER they happen. clean waytm fuel fill is the only patented product out there that captures spills BEFORE they happen. No more spills, splashes or fuel-soaked rags. Clean Waytm is the only way to refuel! Available in both 12" and easy-to-stow 10" size. Visit our website and see what boaters are raving about.

Optima Batteries, a major manufacturer of batteries for cars, trucks, and marine vehicles has launched their own virtual reality app. The app, “The Power of Legends,” allows the viewer to experience alongside professional adventurers. See firsthand what it is like to catch a bass on Lake Vermillion with 2016 Bassmaster Classic Champion Edwin Evers or go along for a ride on a boat race in Baja. If you want to leave the water, you can ride along with other Optima brand ambassadors, like off-road racing pro Corry Weller or James Clay. The app was named as a finalist in the 2017 Cynopsis Sports Media Awards and is notable for its ability to give the viewer a close-up and immersive experience. It is also featured on the Oculus site’s Gallery Apps. If you want to take your day-dreaming to new levels, download the Optima Batteries Virtual Reality App today. Free for iOS and Android; the cardboard virtual reality viewer is for purchase on Amazon and Google Play, starting at $10.

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Navionics is a well-known chart tool, and we’ve covered it in the past, but we wanted to update you on the features available on the Navionics Plus and Navionics Platinum Plus apps. The standard, free Navionics app features charts and basic navigation, but the subscription-based Navionics Plus contains much more than standard charts. The Plus version offers the same charts as the best GPS, as well as Dock-toDock Autorouting, a Navigation Module, plotter sync, weather and tides, and a timeline. The Autorouting feature allows you to quickly choose a point on the map or a set of coordinates and find the fastest route in seconds. The app takes the currents, obstructions, and draught of your boat into account and plots a suggested route. The estimated fuel consumption, ETA, and distance are all displayed on screen. The plotter sync connects you wirelessly to any compatible Raymarine, Lowrance, Simrad, or B&G plotter to transfer routes and markers. The weather and tide feature provides you with up-to-date tide, current, wind, air pressure, and sun/moon cycles, plus hourly weather reports and forecasts. The timeline features a look back at pictures you've taken during your trip. Upgrade even further to Platinum Plus and receive all the same features available in Plus, as well as 3-D View, satellite overlay, and panoramic photos to provide an even better view of your surroundings. If you are looking to upgrade Navionics, or try it for the first time, check out Plus and Platinum Plus today. Navionics Plus and Platinum Plus are available for subscription on iOS and Android.

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Carbon Power Fireﬂy Oasis Microcell Carbon Foam Batteries The good news about marine batteries in 2018 is that there have never been so many options. However, psychologist Barry Schwartz’s Paradox of Choice comes to mind. More choices should leave consumers feeling liberated, but often the reality is simply an increase in anxiety. The difference in modern marine batteries goes all the way to the fundamental chemistry within, and a showdown of sorts is emerging between lead acid and lithium ion batteries within the recreational boating sphere. Absorbent glass mat (AGM) lead acid batteries h a ve t h u s f a r been stealing the show as maintenance-free, more efficient manifestations of the traditional wet lead acid batteries, while lithium ion batteries for the general recreational boater are still largely regarded as cost prohibitive and “in the works.” Among the AGM family of marine batteries is Firefly International Energy’s Oasis battery line, manufactured using Microcell™ Carbon Foam technology with impressive results. The concept is relatively

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simple, for the Illinois-based company replaced the traditional fiberglass mat internal structure with carbon foam. All AGM batteries differ from other lead acid batteries because they replace the distilled water of traditional models with maintenance-free solid, conductive fiberglass material (the GM [glass mat] part of AGM). By replacing fiberglass with carbon, Firefly has addressed or mitigated problems of older AGM batteries. For starters, one of the drawbacks of AGM batteries is sulfation, or the crystallization of lead sulfate. The lead and lead dioxide (the active materials of lead acid battery plates) react with the sulfuric acid in the electrolyte to form lead sulfate crystals. The crystals steal lead from the battery system, ultimately reducing the battery’s effectiveness and lifespan. Sulfation is common with batteries that are repeatedly discharged and recharged, and active boaters are prime offenders. The carbon foam of the Firefly batteries is more resistant to sulfation, thus keeping

the battery healthier and more efficient for longer. The resistance to sulfation has many profound implications for the carbon foam batteries. The manufacturer is quick to tout a greater depth of discharge, thanks to the material’s sulfation resistance. For most batteries, it is unwise to discharge beyond 50% or so of their capacity for the sake of longevity. The carbon foam design allows for near-complete discharges of rated capacity without performance loss. The increased longevity adds to a superior life cycle and versatility to one’s boat systems. If replacing traditional AGMs with carbon foam ones, it goes to reason that fewer carbon foam batteries will be needed thanks to the increased power draw capabilities. All in all, carbon foam technology is probably going to be featured in more AGM batteries as time goes on, especially as lithium ion continues to work out the kinks. For now, Firefly International Energy seems to be leading the charge. More information, including an abundance of hard data about Firefly Energy’s Microcell™ Carbon Foam batteries, is available at fireflyenergy.com.

Left: You might think that carbon foam batteries are lighter, but Firefly’s Oasis line of AGM batteries are roughly equivalent in weight to their lead-acid counterparts.

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t seems like we’ve been sailors forever. We began sailing in college and shortly after we married (37 years ago!) we bought our first sailboat. Thirty years and 5 sailboats later we were sailing a 48’ semi-custom beauty, but thought we might be ready for a change. A few years earlier, we had tied up alongside a Selene 43 trawler. I admit that when we went to look at trawlers we were afraid sailing friends might see us but it immediately felt right. Selenes are efficient boats that are built with the quality of our sailboat,

with well-found systems and high levels of craftsmanship, boats that we can trust in an open ocean or inland waters. What we have found since going “to the other side” has amazed us. We see a lot more of the Pacific Northwest’s spectacular scenery and wildlife than we ever did before. Having visibility from the flybridge, from the comfort of the pilothouse or salon translates into more whale and bear sightings. It is easier to make long passages and at the end of the day we arrive rested and not tired from being tossed about.

Our friends and family enjoy SaltHeart as much as we do. There is one consistent message we hear from everyone we have aboard: “It’s the trip of a lifetime!” The bottom line is that we have no regrets. We still have sailing friends, but our days of pushing an aluminum stick upwind are over. With the Selene we can cruise in comfort in all seasons. When we looked at other trawlers and powerboats we never found one that offered everything we found in our Selene. SaltHeart is our ship of a lifetime for our trip of a lifetime.

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Kevin’s Catch By Kevin Klein

Share the Love! February fishing in the Northwest will have some opportunities in the salt, and a lot more in the lakes and rivers. With Valentine’s Day right in the middle of the month, it’s a good time to think about sharing the love of fishing with your spouse or significant other. Unless, of course, that’s already your favorite thing to do together. Whatever you do and wherever you do it, make sure to bundle up with some of those warm clothes you got for Christmas. Baby, it’s cold outside! Brrrrr! We can also have some beautiful sunny days this time of year. You’re really missing out if you don’t take advantage of the boating and fishing opportunities the Northwest has to offer this month. You’ll have some beautiful, uncrowded days if you watch the weather and pick your days. It’s pretty special being in solitude out there with the fish, birds, sea life, and your sweetheart. Blackmouth fishing is still the big draw in the saltwater this month. This is definitely one of my favorite Chinook fisheries. It’s mostly done trolling with downriggers. However, this is some very technically challenging trolling complete with structure, currents, points, and pinnacles.

It’s a lot of concentration and focused fishing. If done right, it’s hardcore fishing, especially in my backyard–the San Juan Islands. I usually use spoons this time of year. Silver Horde or Gibbs Tackle 3”-4” hardware really seems to produce in our winter Chinook fishery. Tie these to 48” of 25-lb leader behind an 11” flasher and hang on. Try to keep your downrigger cable at 25-45 degrees of blowback angle. If possible, troll with the tide. This will usually produce the most bites. Squidding is another good way to get groceries from the saltwater in February. Puget Sound has a very productive squid fishery right now. By boat or just from one of the open piers, the best squidding is usually done at night. The key is light. Find a place with some light shining on it from boats or buildings and equipment and you might just find the squid. Or, from a boat you can use your own lighting. There’s an art to it, but it’s mostly casting and retrieving multi-hooked jigs through the water. A limit of fresh squid gets guests running for a special and unique feast. It pretty much IS the party anytime the calamari appear. Many large lakes are open to fishing in the Northwest in the winter. Lake Chelan, for example, has a great lake trout fishery this time of year. Whether you trailer a boat over or go with a guide, it’s beautiful up there. You have a chance to catch a real lunker in Chelan! The state record mackinaw, a 35.1-lb behemoth, was caught in February 2013 out of this long lake. There’s some cold-weather opportunities in Eastern Washington and Idaho for Kokanee now, too. These landlocked sockeye salmon are hard fighting, fun to catch, and great to eat. Might be worth the drive to the snowy side! Steelhead also can provide great fishing in February. Whether it’s a catch-and-release trip to the Olympic Peninsula with a shot at shaking hands with a giant ocean-fresh chromer or tangling with some of the big hatchery B-run steelies on Idaho’s Clearwater river, it’s an adventure waiting to happen. There is nothing better than the feel of a rip-snorting steelhead trying to strip all the line off your reel as he heads back to the ocean. This is a good time to hire a guide and enjoy a day with a pro. Cold temps are forgotten in some of the most beautiful rivers in the world as adrenaline takes over. It you’ve never fished for our Continued on Page 98

Snow, sleet, or sun...you can get it all in February fishing in the Northwest!

A lifelong resident of Washington, Kevin Klein can be found promoting sport fishing and giving seminars on boating and fishing techniques. A passion became a career when Kevin joined Inside Passage Yacht Sales as their Northwest sports and fishing representative. On any given day you may find Kevin and his wife Vicki, also an accomplished angler, plying the waters of the Northwest, spreading the word about the benefits of the boating and fishing lifestyle.

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On Watch By Peter Schrappen

Legislative Session and Copper Ban Flips For the average boater, the nitty gritty of the state legislative session may be more than a little opaque. Not to worry, for by the time you get through this month’s column, you’ll be tuned in and ready to throw your political weight behind the issues that matter for the Pacific Northwest boating community! Notably, there are some substantial changes looming to the impending copper bottom paint ban. Essentially, the ban is no longer a ban, but we’ll get back to that in a minute. The basics: 60 days is the length of the 2018 legislative session in Washington (January 8 to March 8, 2018). Each Washington resident gets three members for their delegation: one senator and two state representatives for each of the 49 districts, each evenly distributed by population. The 49 state senators and 98 state representatives had about 2,000 bills to consider when the legislature convened on January 8. That 2,000 number may sound worrisomely high, but most of the bills never pass stage one. And for the rest, it’s all about delegation. Often, there is an unspoken present mindset to “tell me what I need to know at the right time with the right language in the right setting.” Lobbyists must convey complex syllogisms into three bullet points, regardless of the topic. Each bill has a Cliff Notes version, and the successful ones were shared in detail (what I would consider “pre-selling”) during the dog days of summer. While the rest of the sane world is out boating, bills are won or lost during the meatier conversations at in-district visits that occur when the days are long and the coffees iced. Of the list of marine-related bills on the docket, I am paying the most attention to the bill to adjust the copper bottom paint legislation, which awkwardly began the phase-out on January 1, 2018 for new boats in Washington. When I last reported in detail to you all (King Copper is Dead, March 2016), it looked like the state and boaters were content enough with the ban on copper. “Eyes wide open” was the quote from Scott Anderson of CSR Marine, which described his attitude toward the impending ban. Well, that was then, and this is now. Much has happened. Where to start? First, as boaters read that previous article, one by one they banded together and formed a pretty impressive grassroots effort to put the brakes on the complete phase-out. Instead, the Northwest Marine Trade Association’s (NMTA) board put forward a solution around tackling copper in Puget Sound by looking at leach rates, not the end of the pipe in boatyards, to reduce copper in the nation’s second largest estuary. This decision was not made in a vacuum. Looking farther south to California as a role model, boaters will soon have many of the higher copper-leaching paints off the market. While not a complete ban, the list is shortened to about 80 paints from the current list of 200 bottom paints. Washington boaters seemed happy enough with the list, and away I went with my marching orders.

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Just as remarkable, Washington’s Department of (Ecology) found the copper alternatives, “as bad as copper, if not worse, for the environment.” Something had to give with the current law, which passed in 2011. So goes politics, for Ecology and the NMTA can disagree on the No Discharge Zone, while on the other hand we can remind each other that we are not single-issue organizations and it’s not unheard of to work toward common goals. In this case, it’s changing the current copper law. This proposed bill does a couple of things. First, it allows boatyards to get their moment in the sun. While Washington has one of the nation’s toughest and eco-conscious boatyard permitting processes, the string of successes we’ve had has me shouting from the rooftops. During the legislative testimony and meetings with a targeted list of legislators, I’m going to be doing some old-fashioned bragging about how much cleaner boatyards are now compared to 2011. Speciﬁcally, the media copper concentration coming oﬀ at boatyards during storms was 410 parts per billion in 2011. From 2015 to 2017, that number has shrunk to 25 parts per billion. If you are wondering what percentage of the copper burden comes from boatyards, it’s staggeringly small: boatyards contribute .011% of all the copper in Puget Sound. Some say that number is still too big. To that I say, well, I don’t say much, and move onto other conversations. Second, the complete phase-out gets moved to 2021. In the meantime, Ecology will begin to take a deeper dive at the 2006 Cruisers Yachts 420 Express Twin Volvo diesels, AC-Heat, Genset, Nice! $199,000

...I’m going to be doing some old-fashioned bragging about how much cleaner boatyards are now than they were in 2011. leach-rate model and alternative chemicals in these biocide paints. No one wants to change out one pollutant (in this case copper) for something worse for the environment. After presenting for a recent crowd of enthusiastic boaters gathered at North Seattle Community College, the group encouraged me to make the copper saga a regular topic of my column here. While I can’t promise that, I can tell you that I’m looking forward to getting the best bill possible for the 238,000 registered boat owners in our beautiful state. Stay vigilant this legislative session, boaters! Peter Schrappen is the NMTA’s Government Affairs Director and the Clean Boating Foundation’s Executive Director. Additionally, he serves on the boards of the Boating Safety Advisory Council, Washington Boating Alliance, and U.S. Superyacht Association.

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Galley Gourmet By Bridget Charters

Dinner for Two, a Perfect Size for a Boat! Large-scale entertaining on a boat is difficult, with the lack of cooking space, scant storage, and all the favorite platters at home. But it is nice to dine on a boat, for it can be beautiful if the weather cooperates, and the boat can be taken out for a late afternoon run to enjoy the sunset. It’s February and the weather has been mild, so why don’t you plan on taking the boat out on Valentine’s Day to treat your loved one to a dinner on the water! Dinner for two is an easy endeavor, and much of it can be organized at home. The easiest entrees to organize are those that are braised. Braised pot roast, braised beef shanks, osso buco, braised pork butt, and more. The braised meat can be cooked in advance, and due to the fat and moisture content of the meat, it holds well and reheats easily. A soup can be made in advance and reheated, a salad can be assembled ahead of time and dressed just before dinner, and a nice antipasto plate can be the starter. Most good caterers do the advance work at the shop, then it is just a matter of warming a few things for dinner. Dinner can be organized earlier in the week, with osso buco made, cheese grated, onions minced, and the dessert ready to bake. For a romantic evening, it is always important to have a lovely setting. Have nice music playing, maybe some John Coltrane or a soft Bossa Nova. Buy some flowers or a pot of primroses to put on the table, and set the table in advance so your sweetie doesn’t need to help with the work. For your guest’s arrival, have the champagne on ice, or chill a nice rose cremant or prosecco wine. With the bubbles, have a little something to nibble on, like some olives, crackers, and a fancy soft cheese. The dinner should be ready and kept warm in the

oven or on the stove, so you can enjoy the company of your guest. The only task should be the opening of the bubbles. When you feel it is time to start dinner, get your guest seated at the table, light the candles (yes, candles), and take a few moments to organize yourself in the kitchen. Serve the first course, (I have included a marinated salad from Sicily that can be made in advance) and set out the plates for the osso buco. Have the risotto simmering on the stove, or reheat it in the oven along with the sautéed greens you made in advance. Sit down with your guest and enjoy the salad. When it comes time to serve the osso buco, it is always nice to have a bottle of red wine open and ready to serve with the entrée course. Before you sit down, be sure to turn the oven up to 400 degrees for the yummy molten chocolate cake for dessert! This restaurant-proven cake was is warm, somewhat liquid, and can be built in advance and popped in the oven for a quick ten minutes. The cake is great served with a dollop of cream or a scoop of ice cream. You will wow your guest! As you finish dinner, have a small gift ready and a plan for a after-dinner drink up on deck to see the stars. With all this effort and organization, your romantic dinner for St. Valentine’s Day will be a hit! Who knows what will happen later? Good luck! Bridget Charters is a longtime sailor and the Chef Director of the Hot Stove Society, a cooking school in downtown Seattle operated by Tom Douglas Restaurants. See more at hotstovesociety.com.

Osso Buco 1 clove garlic Pinch of red pepper flakes 1 filet of anchovies, minced 1 carrot, small dice 2 stalks celery, small dice 1 yellow onion, small dice 1 leek, cleaned and diced 4 Roma tomatoes, peeled and diced - optional 1 bay leave 1 sprig rosemary

1 branch sage 1 /2 lemon 2 cups white wine 2-3 cups chicken stock Olive oil Salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste Italian parsley Veal shanks – 2” cut Flour

Season the shanks and dust with flour. Heat a large sauté pan and add olive oil. Sear the shanks golden on both sides and set aside. In another pan that is deep enough to hold the shanks, sauté the carrots, onions, leeks, and celery. Allow to sweat. Once translucent, increase the heat, and add the chopped herbs, anchovies and garlic, sauté until the herbs crackle. Add the tomatoes, and white wine. Allow the wine to cook down, add the stock and parsley, and adjust the seasoning. Add the shanks to the vegetable mixture and allow to cook for about two to three hours. Meat should be soft and pulling from the bone. Serve with risotto or a soft polenta.

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Squash Risotto 1 1/2 cups carnaroli rice - 2 handfuls per person (A good variety of rice, otherwise Arborio will do) 2 – 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 /2 yellow onion – minced fine

1 cup butternut squash – diced small 1 /2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated fine Salt and pepper 3 cup chicken stock (have heating in a sauce pan) 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped

Sweat the onion in the butter (can substitute extra virgin olive oil), add the squash, season, and add the rice. Allow to cook for a few minutes until the rice crackles. Deglaze with white wine, allow the wine to cook off, and start adding the hot stock, ladle by ladle. A “veil” of broth will always cover the rice. Cook on medium high, stirring constantly. Add the stock as the rest is absorbed. Cook the rice until al dente (like in pasta). The risotto should be somewhat loose and wet. Pull from the heat, check seasoning, add the cheese and butter, cover, and allow to sit for a few minutes.

Italian-Style Sauteed Greens 1 bunch broccoli rabe, broccolini, Swiss chard, or Spinach 1 tablespoon garlic, rough chopped 1 teaspoon anchovy, optional Salt and pepper to taste Pinch of red pepper flakes Extra virgin olive oil Cut the large stems of the rabe, leaving the thin ones. Cut these into 2” pieces and soak in cold water. Meanwhile, boil a large pot of water. Once boiling, add a healthy amount of salt. Drain the rabe, add to the water, and boil for about 10 minutes until soft. Drain in a colander and set aside. Heat a sauté pan and add olive oil, the minced garlic, anchovy, and broccolini. Once the mixture starts to color, add the cooked rabe, sauté for a moment and reduce the heat, allow to cook until the water is gone.

Marinated Cauliﬂower Salad 1 head cauliflower 1 /2 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 anchovy filets, minced 2 cloves garlic, sliced Red pepper flakes to taste 1 /4 cup Italian parsley, rough chopped 1 /4 cup red wine vinegar

3 tablespoons capers 1 /2 cup olives, Sicilian, Gaeta, or Kalamata, chopped 1 /4 cup small raisins, currant, or yellow sultanas Juice and zest of one lemon Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Cut the cauliflower into large pieces and blanch in boiling salted water. Lay the cauliflower out on a baking sheet to cool. Heat olive oil, toast the garlic, and add the anchovy and red pepper flakes to taste, stop the cooking with the parsley and red wine vinegar. Pour on the cauliflower and add the capers, olives, raisins, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper. Garnish with parsley.

Individual Molten Chocolate Cakes 12 teaspoons plus 5 tablespoons sugar 8 oz. bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate Chopped 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 3 eggs 3 large egg yolks 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour Generously butter eight 3/4-cup soufflé dishes or custard cups. Sprinkle inside of each dish with 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar. Stir chocolate and butter in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat. Using whisk or Kitchen Aid, beat eggs, egg yolks, and remaining 5 tablespoons sugar in large bowl until thick and pale yellow, about 8 minutes. Fold 1/3 of warm chocolate mixture into egg mixture, then fold in remaining chocolate. Fold in flour. Divide batter among soufflé dishes. Can be made one day ahead. Cover with plastic; chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place soufflé dishes on baking sheet. Bake cakes uncovered until edges are puffed and slightly cracked, but the center 1” of each moves slightly when dishes are shaken gently, about 13 minutes. Top each cake with scoop of coffee ice cream or whipped cream, and serve immediately. Garish with powdered sugar. Makes eight servings.

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Part II: Aspen Swings South Last time we hopped aboard the Aspen C120 Knot Wafflen’, it was in SE Alaska, and the owners David and Sue Ellen Jenkins were just beginning their 10,000-mile tour from Anacortes, Washington to Annapolis, Maryland. Where are they now? I caught up with the adventure yacht south of the border in the beautiful Gulf of California, Mexico. Words and Photos: Norris Comer I stand on the flybridge of Knot Wafflen’, where I look forward to an adventure with both familiar and exotic elements. The boat and I are well acquainted, but we are both on the unfamiliar waters of Bahia La Paz in the Gulf of California. The first time I was aboard was last spring in Anacortes, Washington, during a festive bon voyage affair under an overcast sky. The owners, David and Sue Ellen Jenkins, were launching their 10,000-mile tour to Annapolis, Maryland via Alaska, the West Coast, Baja California, an across Mexico overland trailer journey, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, and up the East Coast. Spirits were high, the new boater owners eager students on the cruising life learning curve. The second time aboard Knot Wafflen’ was in SE Alaska where I got to really see what it was made of on the drizzly Tongass Narrows. Not only was it a great adventure in one of the world’s notable cruising grounds, but I was impressed with the C120’s performance in a variety of sea states and weather conditions. Turns out, the boasts of designer and Aspen Power Catamaran co-owner Larry Graf were not idle. You can read more about that leg of the adventure in our

August 2017 edition in the feature 10,000 Miles: Aspen Takes on Alaska (available at nwyachting.com).

A PNW Boat in Mexico The boat may be familiar, but the scenery is not. I’ve never been to Mexico, and the warm azure waters, red cliffs dotted with saguaro cactus, and expansive white-sand beaches are the exact opposite of the cold green waters, white-capped mountain backdrop, and pebble beaches of my native Puget Sound. The same goes for Knot Wafflen’, which has spent most of its life in the North Pacific. Now it’s in air-conditioning country, not heater territory. Down here we need to worry about UV degradation, not moisture rot. How will it do? The boat is already pushing 7,000 nautical miles, thanks to the many cruising detours, and on a trajectory to easily surpass 10,000 miles by the time it reaches the finish line on the East Coast. Like my time in Alaska, I’m aboard with Larry and Nick (Aspen salesman) Graf, a father-son duo. Larry’s favorite place is at the helm of the covered flybridge where he can take in the scenery. He usually has a cookie nearby to appease his sweet tooth. I’m chatting with him as we leave Marina CostaBaja behind in La Paz as this journey starts. FEBRUARY 2018 || NORTHWEST YACHTING

Left: The flag of Mexico waves proudly on the bow rail. Middle: Nick Graf paddles with a turkey vulture audience. Right: Knot Wafflen’, and El Flamingo, on the hook.

“Aspen (Power Catamarans) has become a real family affair!” Larry says of the company. Nick isn’t the only other Graf in the business, with his brother Steven and a few in-laws on board. For the Grafs, a boating family, the passion has become a career. In the cockpit, Nick inflates a giant pink flamingo float-toy that he picked up at the marina store for a handful of pesos. “El Flamingo” would be our unofficial mascot for the trip.

Aspen C120: Trawler Mode I look at Knot Wafflen’s performance stats on the Garmin display. We’re cruising at a conservative 6.5 knots after a detour to El Mogote, a peninsula near La Paz that’s known for visiting whale sharks and open public beaches. We got the tip from a local bartender in La Paz the night prior, but we do not luck out with a whale shark sighting. Our eyes turn to the islands in the Gulf and our living-off-the-hook ambitions. Our speed of 6.5 knots is a typical one for a trawler or tug, some of the boating world’s favorite adventure cruising models. A typical trawler owner should be proud of a fuel efficiency of around two

nautical miles per gallon. Knot Wafflen’ is pulling a remarkable six nautical miles per gallon on this calm day in Mexico, with a mild headwind of about five knots. We’re operating at an easy 1,350 rpm, and some simple math brings us to about 1.5 gallons per hour. “The thing I really like about Aspens is that they can do both the trawler thing, with amazing fuel efficiency, but also perform very efficiently at higher speeds,” comments Larry, hinting at what’s to come. El Mogote fades behind as Isla Espíritu Santo comes into view. This 31-square-mile island is completely protected as part of the Area de Proteccion de Flora y Fauna – Islas del Golfo de California (APFF-IGC) and was declared a part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1995. As we approach the southern tip of the island, fiery cliffs crowned with cactus rise to greet us, almost as if the Grand Canyon somehow dove into the Mediterranean Sea. The sun sets and, after a somewhat harrowing photo shoot where I have my camera in one hand and the tiller of the dinghy’s 9.9-hp outboard in the other, we plan our final moves before dark. The

Left, top to bottom: The welcoming entrance of Bahia San Francisco, one of the area’s iconic moorages; a couple exploring Bahia San Francisco’s warm, clear waters. Bottom: Avian residents in Baja include the very distinctive Blue-footed Booby, a fixture of Mexico’s coast.

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plan was to put down the anchor for the night, but Larry eyes the increasing and shifting wind, from easterly to westerly. It’s forecasted to grow to 15 or more knots overnight, and the charts show less protection from the new westerly wind. He makes the call to jog back to Marina CostaBaja for the night. Once there, we scheme the next few days from the comfort of the slip with a few shots of congratulatory tequila for our first day boating in Mexico. ¡Salud!

¡Aventura! We’re up early and underway the next day, a loose tequila-inspired scheme plotted out. Nick, an avid angler, is quick to drop a few lures, and we give trolling a brief shot. After not catching anything, we pull them in to get moving. The Aspen’s wide cockpit, while not specifically designed for angling, certainly has plenty of space and comes standard with a few rod holders. Perhaps future iterations will include more angler-centric features, like a live bait well or larger icebox for catch storage, but for now, the basics are covered. We ease past Puerto Balandra on the Baja Peninsula for a peak of El Hongo, an abnormal rock formation where a boulder is perched precariously on a narrow pillar of stone. It’s a brief detour to check another item off our Baja bucket list before we steer a course away from the mainland and take on the San Lorenzo Channel. We plan to drop anchor off La Playa Bonanza on Isla Espíritu Santo for lunch and to get in some quality beach time. While in transit, Knot Wafflen’s excellent tracking is on full display. Aspens, like many multihulls, naturally maintain straight courses with minimal management. In our case, Knot Wafflen’s tracking prowess is revealed by accident. “Huh,” Larry says, amused. “I forgot to put it on autopilot. Oh well, I didn’t notice,” he laughs. I, the one distracting him, can attest that he didn’t even touch the wheel for the last two or so nautical miles, despite the 10-knot southwesterly breeze. I don’t know if I’ve ever been on another boat that tracks like that, and, true to its name, the boat is not waffling.

Golfo de California Prime Cruising Territory

Golfo de California (the Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortez) is a world-class cruising destination bordered by the Mexican states of Baja California Sur, Sonora, and Sinaloa. With over 5,000 species of macroinvertebrates, over 30 species of whales and dolphins (including the world’s smallest and most endangered porpoise, the vaquita, and the world’s largest animal, the blue whale), manta rays, Humboldt squid, leatherback sea turtles, coral reefs, and more marine life, the gulf is one of the most biodiverse locations on the planet. Large sections of it are part of an official UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Gulf is considered a true ecological gem. Baja California is the world’s secondlongest peninsula and home to about two million people.

Once we arrive at La Playa Bonanza, we spend a few hours on the hook. The multimile stretch of white beach is completely deserted, and I snorkel the hard coral reef right offshore. The reef is crackling with activity, and curtains of bright tropical fish - from the beaked parrotfish to the schools of butterflyfish-part for my passing. Hours pass by all too quickly and it’s time to hop aboard. We have miles to go still. We continue along the west side of Isla Espíritu Santo, past Punta Lobos (Wolf Point), Lago la Salina (Salt Lake), and Punta el Pailebote (Pilotboat Point). A stretch of sea caves scar up the cliffs, and volcanic layers of basalt cut across the rose-colored sandstone. The effect is a raw, prehistoric one, and I, for one, feel like we had drifted into a geology textbook. We push north past the tip of the island to Los Islotes, effectively a sea mount that overshot the water surface boobies. I’ll admit, more than a few boobie by a few hundred feet. Tabular rock forma- jokes are exchanged that are beneath our tions are perfect lounging readership. Sadly, the birds spaces for California sea lions are absent, and we motor Aspen Power of all ages, and the seabirds north again to give Los Islotes Catamarans are so numerous that their another shakedown. Condidroppings coated the monotions are rougher today, with a Aspen Power Catamarans lith with a thick frosting. lively 14- to 16-knot southerly is a Burlington, Wa.-based With the wind coming headwind and short 2- to boat manufacturing company out of the east at a brisk 4-foot chop. Larry pushes that specializes in power 12-17 knots, we opt to anKnot Wafflen’ a bit faster, and multihulls. The company was chor at a popular sheltered I look at the numbers. founded in 2008 in the shadow spot, Ensenada Grande, Knot Wafflen’ gets to a of the recession and is now on the west side. The bay smooth 16.2 knots at 2,840 a successful Pacific Northwest is shared by a few fellow rpm, despite the 14-16 knot boatbuilder with over 30 employees and its own factory. yachts, both sail and power. headwind and aggressive I inflate a kayak stowed chop. A typical boat in this Get in touch: aboard, a Walker Bay Airis kind of situation would AspenPowerCatamarans.com model, and take it out for a expect a fuel efficiency of 360-668-4347 spin in the bay followed by around .5 nautical miles per a curious young sea lion gallon, give or take a few who threatens to hop aboard. We again tenths. Lo and behold, we’re pulling in 1.2 celebrate the sunset with a few rounds nautical miles per gallon and using about of tequila, and El Flamingo gets plenty 14 gallons per hour. The conversation with of use. Larry the previous day comes to mind. Essentially, the Aspen C120 can be both Aspen C130: Cruiser Mode a super-efficient 6 to 8-knot boat when After a quick breakfast and lashing El needed, or a super-efficient sport cruiser Flamingo to the flybridge, we buzz past at the 16- to 18-knot range. What exactly is going on here? It’s worth an area called Los Cuevitas, which is rumored to be home to the iconic blue-footed digging into a few of the C120’s features to

find out why it’s performing so efficiently. The design is a single screw, with the one engine sitting in the starboard hull. Therein lies part of the secret to the build’s fuel efficiency: less engine required. Thanks to the efficient power proa multihull design, less engine effort is needed for the comparable performance to other boats. Lower power needs means a smaller, lighter engine to achieve that performance, which in turn reduces the overall weight of the vessel, and then increases the efficiency. There is a meritocratic cycle going on here that starts with the hull shape, reduces the drawbacks of a large cumbersome engine, and ends with top-notch fuel efficiency. Another feature that increases the efficiency are the dual trim tabs that Larry actively manages according to sea state to squeeze the most mileage out of a gallon. Fuel efficiency provides another great ripple effect for a boater’s experience: adventure range with less fuel. The C120 comes with a standard 220-gallon fuel tank, and we can play with my Mexico numbers a bit to see roughly what to expect fuel consumption-wise. If we take the trawlerlike performance numbers (about 6 knots) in ideal conditions from the previous day and compare them to the more demanding Continued on Page 70

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sport cruiser performance into a decent headwind and chop of this day, we’ve got a pretty good range of typical data to examine. Knot Wafflen’, outfitted for cruising with four passengers aboard, has demonstrated a fuel consumption range of 6 nautical miles per gallon to 1.2 nautical miles per gallon, meaning a total travel range of around 1,320 nautical miles (conservative cruising in calm waters) to around 260 nautical miles (fast cruising into rough headwind). Not only is this comparable to larger, bulkier, more fuel-guzzling trawlers, but Knot Wafflen’ is using a fraction of the total fuel, saving dollars at the pump and carbon in our atmosphere. I eagerly keep an eye on our stats, curious as to how far we’ll travel and how much fuel we’ll eat up on this trip.

Power Proa Roundup Top, left to right: Knot Wafflen’ with Isla San Jose background; Isla Espíritu Santo’s geology on display. Above,upper: Los Islotes and mooring buoys. Above, lower: An Un-Cruise ship under a fiery sunset.

The rest of the day passes as a sort of sun-drenched daydream. I manage a quick dip at Los Islotes. Schools of rays and fish ripple the water around me. Our visit is brief, and (while I don’t see any), manta rays, great hammerhead sharks, and whales are supposed to be common. The day stays blustery as we make headway to Isla San Francisco for exploration and a night on the hook in Bahia San Francisco. Notable

about the Aspen C120 is the comfort of the ride. There is some kind of voodoo going on with the hull, which Larry chalks up to purposeful design elements. “The power proa hull is asymmetrical and the tunnel design is unique,” says Larry. “The inner chine grows quite a bit. If you are going into a head sea and you want to bob, there’s quite a bit of lift there because the inner chine is about three times the size of the outer chine, which allows the boat to lift very well.” There are also some features in the top of the tunnel as the vertical wall rolls into it. “There is a step there that breaks off the water and creates a bubble water zone that helps with the cushioning at different speeds. There’s also a large asymmetrical wave breaker down the center of the tunnel that helps a bit in a tight chop. The wavebreaker also stiffens up the hull and gives us a wonderful place to run wires and cables to the dash.” Additionally, the tunnel height to tunnel width ratio is quite steep at 5:1. While many catamaran designs go wider to maximize interior space, going too wide invites wave slap. While the Aspen’s higher tunnel design is not impervious to that slapping feeling, the performance in the day’s breeze and chop is quite smooth compared to what Continued on Page 72

The El Hongo Saga Repairing Playa Balandra’s Cherished Mushroom Rock The story of El Hongo (The Mushroom) is a strange one. The unique volcanic rock formation of Puerto Balandra has become something of a cultural landmark, a readily identifiable symbol of La Paz. A selfie with El Hongo has become a sort of ritual for many La Paz locals and visitors. However, abuse of El Hongo by climbers and touchers toppled the iconic rock several years ago. The La Paz community promptly glued it back to its original position, and one can find the seam if you look close enough.

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a poster couple for “Living the Dream.” We awake after our final morning on the hook and make The 10,000-mile tour of Knot the most of the day. We cruise Wafflen’ is the epic adventure Home Stretch past Isla Coyote, essentially of owners David and Sue Ellen a rock with a fishing town of All good things come to Jenkins. Sue Ellen’s brother, around 20 people, fewer than pass, I suppose. We drop Captain Blake Eder, also 10 houses, several docked fishthe hook midday at Isla San comes along on the trips and ing pangas, and a church. Francisco and spend the day maintains an active travel blog Knot Wafflen’ continues ashore, in the water swimabout the adventure to the mangroves of Bahia ming, and generally enjoying (bristolboatdelivery.blogspot.com/). Amortajada on Isla San Jose, the cruising lifestyle. I am David is an entrepreneur and and I poke around on the tagged by a few jellies while found financial success with dinghy and the Walker Bay in the water, but the stings his waffle iron company, Airis inflatable kayak. I’ve only add to the I’m cruising Golden Malted. The name Knot never seen saguaro cactus Mexico! feeling. El Flamingo Wafflen’ is playful on many and mangroves in the same makes another celebrity aplayers: the “knot” pun, the place before, and the place is pearance. We motor around in concept that they are out of the alive with turkey vultures, the dinghy at sunset and run waffle business and having fun, pufferfish, bees, and schools into a friendly cruising couple the straight tracking capabiliof mullet. I slap on my mask aboard a Nordhavn. David ties of the Aspen C120, etc. and snorkel for a last coral and Carrol hail from Juneau, reef tribute before we lift the Alaska, where David used to work as a tugboat captain. Content with anchor for the last time and make swift their adopted golden retriever and sunset headway back to Marina CostaBaja in La drinks in hand, they certainly seemed like Paz. El Flamingo is deflated for good. the average monohull would be like. The boat definitely likes to bob more than slap as we carve our way onward.

The 10,000mile Journey

Top: Knot Wafflen’ cruising past the red cliffs of Isla Espíritu Santo, right at home. Photo taken one handed, with the dinghy’s tiller in the other.

Being the boat nerd that I am, I look at our performance numbers. The conditions today are different yet again, and now we have about 8 to 10 knots of wind at our backs with about one-foot waves. For many boats, especially multihulls, quartering following seas are a nightmare. However, at 17 knots at 2,870 rpm, we’re surfing. We sip fuel at 1.2 nautical miles per gallon for around 14 gallons per hour. We pull into our slip and divvy out clean-up chores. We want to leave Knot Wafflen’ in great shape for Jenkinses, who are planning to hop aboard again sometime in the coming days. As Larry and I prepare to search for propane (quite an endeavor in La Paz) and the others spearhead the deck swabbing, I look at the final numbers. All in all, we boated non-stop for four full days and traveled more than 120 nautical miles. Our total fuel consumption? About 60 gallons, or about a quarter of the tank. The whole trip flashes before my eyes, all made possible by the modest consumption of 60 gallons of diesel. Norris Comer is the managing editor of Northwest Yachting magazine. Say hi on Facebook at Norris Nelson Comer or send an email at norris@nwyachting.com.

Bottom Left: For Nick Graf, it’s not a true boating trip unless a line is in the water. Bottom Right: Aspen Power Catamarans father-son duo, Larry (right) and Nick (left) Graf on a beach in La Paz before the adventure begins.

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haul out facility guide for smooth summer sailing ahead. Who wants to waste the Pacific Northwest’s most coveted warm months stuck at the docks? Spend the time now — while the weather’s still nippy and the boatyards still have space — to haul out for a bottom job and below-water inspection. You never know what lies below the surface, and it’s better to find vital issues now than mid-cruise. Included in each boatyard profile is a series of icons to represent common services offered at each location. These include power, water, pressure washing, compressed air,

a service yard, and whether the boatyard allows do-it-yourself repairs. Also included are helpful contact information for each business, and any additional service-related information. As noted in last month’s Washington Marina & Fuel Dock Guide, we recommend calling ahead or visiting the website of any boatyard you plan to visit, as changes are common. As always, any suggestions or comments can be shared with us via email (editorial@ nwyachting.com) or snail mail to our office. We’re always eager for scuttlebutt to keep our guides current.

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1. Swantown Boatworks N 47°3’ 21.44” | W 122°53’ 54.703” 650 Marine Drive NE, Olympia, WA 98501 www.portolympia.com 360-528-8059 boatworks@portolympia.com Haul out options include an 82-ton travelift for vessels from 17 to 80’ in length and up to 21’ wide and a jib crane with a 5-ton capacity. Forklift and crane services are also available on site. This location monitors VHF channel 65A.

2. Zittel’s Marina

2 N 47°9’ 53.459” | W 122°48’ 35.038” 9144 Gallea St NE, Olympia, WA 98516 www.zittelsmarina.com 360-459-1950 kzittel@comcast.net Offers hydraulic trailer haul outs for vessels up to 50’ and complete bottom painting services. Dry storage is also available.

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SEATAC 6. CSR Marine South

N 47°19’ 48.554” | W 122°34’ 49.36” 3117 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 www.gigharbormarina.com 253-858-3535

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Haul outs with 50-ton capacity lift, available for vessels from 15’-60’ length overall. This location monitors VHF channel 69.

N 47°24’ 01.012” | W 122°19’ 42.358” 22501 Dock Ave, Des Moines, WA 98198 www.csrmarine.com 206-878-4414 dminfo@csrmarine.com Haul outs by travelift for vessels up to 50’ length overall and up to 25-tons. Additional services include fiberglass, bottom painting, gel coats, and small paint projects.

7. South Park Marina

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N 47°31’ 36.732” | W 122°18’ 44.307” 8604 Dallas Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 www.southparkmarina.com info@southparkmarina.com Haul out by adjustable trailer for vessels up to 45’ length overall, 25-ton maximum.

8. Delta Marine Industries N 47°31’ 05.508” | W 122°18’ 42.48”

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4. Modutech Marine N 47°16’ 25.609” | W 122°22’ 43.336”

1608 S 96th St, Seattle, WA 98108 www.deltamarine.com 206-763-2383 delta@deltamarine.com Haul out capabilities include 30-ton and 400-ton travelifts for vessels up to 180’ length overall, as well as a 100-ton stiff arm crane.

4 5. Hylebos Marina Inc.

2218 Marine View Dr, Tacoma WA, 98422 www.modutechmarine.com 253-272-9319 brian@modutechmarine.com

N 47°16’ 15.913” | W 122°22’ 26.095”

Three boat lifts are available for haul outs, including the new 85-ton capacity lift. Vessels can also be hauled out on the railway.

A 35-ton travelift for boats up to 45’ long, 14.5’ wide, and 80-ton travelift for boats up to 75’ length overall, 18.5’ wide.

1940 Marine View Dr, Tacoma, WA 98422 www.hylebosmarina.com 253-272-6623

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9. Canal Boatyard N 47°39’ 35.896” | W 122°22’ 13.402” 4300 11th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 www.canalboatyard.com 206-784-8408 minkov@canalboatyard.com

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13. Northlake Shipyard

N 47°39’ 0.049” | W 122°19’ 51.683”

N 47°38’ 49.117” | W 122°20’ 20.97”

2309 N. Northlake Way Seattle, WA 98103 www.dunato.com 206-547-7852 patti@dunato.com

1441 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103 www.northlakeshipyard.com 206-632-1441 info@northlakeshipyard.com

Haul out options include a 60-ton travelift and a 20-ton crane. Towing and salvage services are also available here. This location monitors VHF channels 22 and 16.

Two dry docks available, accommodating vessels up to 1,900 tons and 1,000 tons.

A 55-ton travelift, boom truck, and forklift are available for haul outs.

N 47°40’ 4.163” | W 122°23’ 16.407” 5351 24th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 www.pacificfishermen.com 206-784-2562 info@pacificfishermen.com

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4701 Shilshole Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 www.csrmarine.com 206-632-2001 info@csrmarine.com

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14. Pacific Fishermen Shipyard & Electric

Options include a 100-foot by 200-ton marine railway, 160-foot by 600-ton marine railway, and the original Rowe 140-foot by 600-ton screw lift dock with 140’ of covered end track rails.

Two 70-ton capacity travelifts are available for vessels up to 75’ length overall.

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BELLEVUE 15. Seaview Boatyard (Seaview West) N 47°40’ 37.237” | W 122°24’ 24.716” 6701 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117 www.seaviewboatyard.com 206-783-6550 west@seaviewboatyard.com

An 80-ton lift for vessels up to 80’ length overall is offered here.

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16. Waypoint Marine Group

N 47°39’ 20.588” | W 122°22’ 11.328”

N 47°40’ 0.44” | W 122°23’ 40.79”

1080 W Ewing St, Seattle, WA 98119 www.leclercqmarine.com 206-283-8555 info@leclercqmarine.com

5350 30th Ave NW Suite C, Seattle, WA 98107 www.waypointmarinegroup.com 206-284-0200 info@waypointmarinegroup.com

Haul out options include a 35-ton capacity travelift and 150-ton capacity crane for vessels up to 100’ length overall.

Haul out services by a marine lift that accommodates vessels up to 30’ length overall. Long and short-term storage is also available.

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21. North Lake Marina

N 47°39’ 15.285” | W 122°19’ 16.739”

N 47°38’54.383 | W 122°20’45.823”

659 NE Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98105 www.seattleboat.com 206-633-2628 marina@seattleboat.com

6201 NE 175th St, Kenmore, WA 98028 www.northlakemarina.com 425-482-9465 susan@northlakemarina.com

Haul out by 14-ton capacity forklift for vessels with a maximum beam of 11’ and length overall of 36’ (yard capabilities determined on a case-by-case basis after measurement specifications are provided). Seattle Boat Co. does not provide haul outs to service sailboats.

Haul out for boats weighing up to 20 tons. On-site fiberglass repair and refinishing and indoor storage are available.

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1141 Fairview Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98109 www.yachtfishmarine.com 206-623-3233 seattle@yachtfishmarine.com A 60-ton travelift accommodates haul outs for vessels up to 70’ length overall. Bottom paint, fiberglass, detailing, and boat restoration services also available.

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N 47°39’ 01.823” | W 122°18’ 46.848” 1417 NE Boat St, Seattle, WA 98105 www.jensenmotorboat.net 206-632-7888 info@jensenmotorboat.com Options include marine railways for boats up to 80’ or 80 tons, and a travelift with a maximum capacity of 12 tons.

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SEATTLE 20. Yarrow Bay Marina 22. Port of Edmonds N 47°39’ 14.969” | W 122°12’ 21.139” 5207 Lake Washington Blvd NE, Kirkland, WA 98033 www.yarrowbaymarina.com 425-822-6066 service@yarrowbaymarina.com Forklift with 11’ extensions and 20’ straps available for haul outs. It can accommodate vessels weighing up to 9 tons and up to 32’ length overall for those needing mechanical fixes.

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N 47°48’ 30.664” | W 122°23’ 22.442” 336 Admiral Way, Edmonds, WA 98020 www.portofedmonds.org 425-775-4588 info@portofedmonds.com Haul outs available with a 50-ton capacity travelift, accommodating vessels up to 60’ length overall and with 15.5’ of beam. This location monitors VHF channel 69.

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29. Mariners Haven N 48° 17’ 6.828” | W 122° 37’ 52.292” 1701 SE Catalina Dr, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-675-8828 Haul out for both sail and power vessels up to 25 tons and 45’ length overall.

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23. Suldan’s Boat Works N 47°31’ 51.167” | W 122°40’ 17.815” 1343 SW Bay St, Port Orchard, WA 98366 www.suldansboatworks.com 360-876-4435 suldansboatworks@wavecable.com Haul outs by marine railway for boats up to 55’ length overall and/or 35 tons. Marine store and moorage available at this location. SEQUIM

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N 48° 23’ 48.714” | W 122° 37’ 37.719”

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221 Cornet Bay Road, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 www.vessel-assist-nw.com 360-675-7900 captn@whidbey.net A hydraulic trailer is available for vessels up to 40’ length overall and 20 tons. This location monitors VHF channels 16 and 18.

WHIDBEY ISLAND

N 47°32’ 14.546” | W 122°38’ 52.152” 53 SW Bay Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366 www.yachtfishmarine.com 360-876-9016 yachtfishmarine@aol.com A 30-ton capacity travelift that accommodates vessels up to 50’ length overall is available.

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25. SEA Marine 27. Dagmars Marina 31. La Conner Maritime Services

N 48°7’ 5.099” | W 122°45’ 11.005” 419 Jackson St, Port Townsend, WA 98368 www.seamarineco.com 360-385-4000 info@seamarineco.com Haul out facilities located in Point Hudson Marina. The 30-ton capacity travelift accommodates most vessels up to 54’ length overall.

N 48°0’ 53.31” | W 122°10’ 38.382” 1871 Ross Ave, Everett, WA 98201 www.dagmarsmarina.com 425-259-6124 dagmarsmarina@integra.net Forklift for boats up to 24 tons with a maximum length overall of 38’. Does not do haul outs for sailboats or catamarans. This location monitors VHF channel 77.

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28. Port of Everett

N 48°6’ 28.257” | W 122°46’ 29.796”

N 48°0’ 02.58” | W 122°13’ 2.287”

2790 Washington Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 www.portofpt.com 360-385-6211 info@portofpt.com

1205 Craftsman Way #105, Everett, WA 98201 www.portofeverett.com 800-729-7678 travelift@portofeverett.com

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A 75-ton capacity travelift available for haul outs. Plenty of marine businesses nearby, including boat sales and storage, canvas and upholstery, engine repairs and parts, marine supplies, and woodwork. This location monitors VHF channel 16.

N 48° 24’ 8.589” | W 122° 29’ 43.504” 920 Pearl Jensen Way, La Conner, WA 98257 www.laconnermaritime.com SHORELINE 360-466-3629 service@laconnermaritime.com

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La Conner Maritime Services operates two travelifts for vessels up to 110 tons in weight with a maximum beam of 24’6”.

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N 48° 22’ 28.981” | W 122° 30’ 23.462” 18578 McGlinn Island Ln, La Conner, WA 98257 www.latitudemarine.com 360-466-4905 latitude@fidalgo.net A 100-ton capacity sling lift is available for haul outs.

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720 30th St A, Anacortes, WA 98221 www.northharbordiesel.com 360-293-5551 howard@northharbordiesel.com

N 48° 29’ 54.391” | W 122° 36’ 9.871”

N 48° 30’ 40.262” | W 122° 38’ 43.234”

2915 W Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221 www.capsante.com 360-293-3145 info@capsante.com

3022 Oakes Ave, Anacortes, WA 9822 www.lovricseacraft.com 360-293-2042 lovricseacraft@gmail.com

Haul outs provided by Sea-Lift machines (four available) capable of lifting vessels up to 65’ length overall and weighing up to 45 tons.

Two travelifts offer haul outs for vessels up to 50 tons in weight.

Haul outs available for boats from 50’ to 150’ length overall. Two marine railways for vessels up to 800 tons in weight with maximum beam of 50’ are available.

34. Dakota Creek Industries

36. Marine Servicenter N 48° 31’ 9.617” | W 122° 36’ 37.992” 820 4th St, Anacortes, WA 98221 www.dakotacreek.com 360-293-9575 dci@fidalgo.net Haul out options include cranes for 275-, 175-, 150-, 90-, and 60-ton vessels, a Kamag Transporter for vessels up to 240 tons, and a module transport system for vessels up to 500 tons.

N 48° 30’ 9.893” | W 122° 36’ 24.113” 2417 T Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221 www.marinesc.com 360-293-8200 service@marinesc.com A 55-ton capacity travelift is available for haul outs to accommodate vessels with a maximum beam of 18.5’.

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38. North Island Boat Co. N 48° 29’ 40.312” | W 122° 41’ 4.529” 1910 Skyline Way, Anacortes, WA 98221 www.northislandboat.com 360-293-5635 info@northislandboat.com One travelift for vessels up to 55 tons and one 20-ton capacity hydraulic trailer are available, as well as a sling for vessels up to 25’. This location offers marine electronic packages with installation.

39. Pacific Marine Center N 48° 30’ 11.288” | W 122° 36’ 27.374” 2302 T Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221 www.pacmarinecenter.com 360-299-8820 katie@pacmarinecenter.com Two submersible trailers with 30-ton and 45ton capacity, accommodating boats up to 68’ length overall. A new travelift is available for vessels up to 220 tons and 130’ length overall. Also offers dryland storage.

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40. The Landings at Colony Wharf N 48° 45’ 9.297” | W 122° 29’ 17.447” 1001 C St A, Bellingham, WA 98225 www.landingscolonywharf.com 360-715-1000 amber@landingscolonywharf.com Haul outs available from a crane with a maximum capacity of 60 tons.

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42. Hilton Harbor Marina

N 48° 43’ 12.582” | W 122° 30’ 24.466”

N 48° 45’ 13.365” | W 122° 29’ 33.957”

805 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 www.seaviewboatyard.com 360-594-4314 north@seaviewboatyard.com

1000 Hilton Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 www.hiltonharbor.com 360-733-1110

A 35-ton capacity lift is available for haul outs that accommodates vessels up to 55’ length overall.

Two, three-ton capacity hoists, for vessels up to 5-tons that are a maximum of 28’ long and 10’ wide are offered. Fuel is also available for purchase.

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49. Albert Jensen & Sons Shipyard

N 48° 58’ 40.752” | W 123° 3’ 46.244” N 48° 45’ 30.83” | W 122° 30’ 18.923” 2652 N. Harbor Loop Dr, Bellingham, WA 98225 www.seaviewboatyard.com 360-676-8282 north@seaviewboatyard.com A 165-ton lift and a 35-ton lift available for haul out for vessels up to 110’ length overall.

44. Walsh Marine N 48° 59’ 32.225” | W 122° 45’ 44.909” 218 McMillan Ave, Blaine, WA 98230 www.islandsmarinecenter.com 360-332-5051 A travelift for vessels up to 30 tons and marine railways for vessels up to 250 tons are available. Walsh Marine serves both commercial and recreational vessels.

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721 Simundson Dr, Point Roberts, WA 98281 www.westwindmarine.net 360-945-5523 service@westwindmarine.net A 35-ton travelift is available for haul outs. Marine store and parts on location, as well as technicians for Mercury/Mercruiser, Volvo, and Yanmar.

46. Islands Marine Center

N 48° 31’ 31.807” | W 122° 59’ 57.318” 1293 Turn Point Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 www.jensenshipyard.com 360-378-4343 mike@jensenshipyard.com One 35-ton capacity travelift available for haul outs. Both power and sail accommodated. There is a marine store on location.

50. Platypus Marine Inc. (not mapped)

N 48° 30’ 50.476” | W 122° 54’ 47.685” 2793 Fisherman Bay Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261 www.islandsmarinecenter.com 360-468-3377 Haul outs by travelift for vessels up to 25 tons in weight with a maximum beam of 13’. This location monitors VHF channel 69.

47. Deer Harbor Boat Works

N 48° 7’ 21.974” | W 123° 26’ 39.661” 102 N Cedar St, Port Angeles, WA 98363 www.platypusmarine.com 360-417-0709 info@platypusmarine.com A 500-ton capacity travelift and a 50-ton capacity mobile crane are available for haul outs. Services also available to vessels in the Port of Port Angeles.

N 48° 37’ 33.203” | W 123° 0’ 10.108” 155 Channel Rd, Deer Harbor, WA 98243 360-376-4056 michaeld@rockisland.com

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Hydraulic trailer available to haul out vessels weighing up to 10 tons with maximum length overall of 45’ and 12’ beam. The Deer Harbor Boat Works specializes in wooden boat repair.

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525 Deer Harbor Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245 www.westsoundmarina.net 360-376-2314 betsy@westsoundmarina.com

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Only You

CAN PREVENT MICROFIBER POLLUTION Microplastics, and specifically microfibers, have emerged as one of the hot-button water pollution issues of the 21st century. Although the scale of the problem is daunting, the scientific community and both the private and public sectors are beginning to take action.

By ROGER McAFEE

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Turns out, the solution to microplastics pollution may come down to everyday folks like us, and boaters can lead the charge. What are microplastics, anyway? Microplastics are small plastic pieces less than 5mm (0.2”) long that are harmful to our oceans and waterways. We have known for some time that plastics are the main

type of marine debris in the oceans and Great Lakes of North America. Some very preliminary research is showing similar problems in other ocean and lake systems around the world. Plastics are so widely used because they are tough, don’t deteriorate easily, and are quickly, easily, and cheaply made. The things that make plastics so dangerous in

small enough to enter the microplastic classification. These pieces are small enough to be eaten by fish that mistake them for food, and that’s how many microplastics get into the food chain. Other newly understood sources of microplastics entering the waterways come from everyday items used by millions of people daily in the Western world – makeups, facial scrubs, and even toothpaste. Plastic microbeads are used in the manufacturing of these products. They have been used in personal care products for more than 50 years. Until about five years ago, most consumers were unaware that the use of microplastics was so widespread. On December 28, 2015, former U.S. President Barack Obama signed the MicrobeadFree Waters Act of 2015, which prohibited the use of plastic microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products. Time will tell how the current Administration and Congress handle the issue. The British Parliament passed legislation prohibiting plastic microbeads in personal care products by the end of 2017, and pressure to do the same is being applied to other governments around the world. The war against microbeads used in manufactured products has been fully engaged, and it appears that progress is being made in that battle.

THE NEW THREAT: THE CLOTHES ON OUR BACKS

Left: A lionfish eyes a plastic bag, perhaps wondering whether it is a jellyfish. Plastic pollution is a global phenomena that affects waters both near and far. Below: The worst plastic offenders are almost too small to see. This tiny plastic fiber is measured in millimeters and had to be held with needlenose pliers just to photograph it.

the environment is that they are tough, don’t deteriorate easily, and are quickly, easily, and cheaply made. Plastics end up in the ocean in many ways and in many forms. Some are simply thrown in by boaters or those who frequent beaches and shorelines as visible litter. Some wash into oceans and lakes with flooding or tsunamis. Larger pieces

However, another, potentially more insidious, plastic by-product is making its way into waterways around the world, and it’s the result of washing certain types of modern clothing. Many of the clothing items worn, from yoga pants to waterproof jackets and fleeces, are made of polyester threads. Almost all fleeces and other wicking and breathable products are woven of the same type of thread. Chemically, the material is polyene terephthalate, also

are obvious, and as more people, boaters and non-boaters alike, become aware of this type of pollution, thousands of shoreline residents across North America spend a day or two a year on organized waterways and beach cleanups. As the larger pieces break down due to wave action and scrubbing along beaches and river banks, they become

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We all know what traditional plastic litter looks like, but what we see on the beach is just a part of the story. Plastic in the ocean environment erodes, not unlike rock, thanks to forces like wave action until the plastic pieces are microscopic. In some ways, the microplastic form is more insidious, as it is invisible to the naked eye and easily injested by marine life.

known as PET. Many of these threads are made of used plastic bottles or worn-out clothing, which are crushed, shredded, melted, and extruded to make the polyester thread used in many fleece, athletic performance, and other products. What the world is now dealing with are the small bits of PET thread that break off a garment every time it’s washed. They are not the chemical pollutants or the byproduct of industrial production. They are what has been termed “structural pollutants." This revelation has led to headlines in the popular press along the lines of, “Your yoga pants (or fleece jackets, breathable clothing, microfiber wiping cloths, etc.) are poisoning our oceans.” The other headline that appears regularly is something like, “If you’re eating seafood, you’re eating plas-

tic.” In the first headline, if we substitute the word “polluting” for “poisoning”, we would be able to say both popular press headlines would be accurate.

MICROFIBER SCIENCE REPORT Researchers around the world have decided to call these bits of polyester thread microfibers. While garments made of this type of fabric are widely worn now, polyester fabrics first burst onto the scene nearly half a century ago. They were the basic material used in “disco” or “leisure” suits, and were considered the height of fashion in the late 1960s and into the 1970s. Now most workout gear, waterproof jacket shells, and fleeces are made of the same basic material. We are seeing a major move among makers of soft furniture – couches

The GUPPYFRIEND Washing Bag is part of a first generation of anti-microfiber pollution tools from the private sector.

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and padded chairs — to use stain-proof fabric made of microfibers. All these products shed plastic thread particles when they are washed. Exercise clothing, because of the nature of its use, is washed almost every time it’s worn. A University of California study has found that 1.7 grams (0.06 oz.) of microfibers are shed every time a synthetic fleece jacket is washed. These particles make their way into the waterways, where they are ingested by fish and other organisms. Research done by the State University of New York examined fish caught in the Great Lakes and found microfibers had woven themselves into their gastro-intestinal tracts. These same microfibers are the second most common type of pollution in Lake Michigan. An Australian study has concluded that microfibers make up 85 percent of humanproduced debris along shorelines around the world. Other research - focusing on both salt and freshwater shorelines - supports the finding of the Australian study. British Columbia research revealed that 25,000 plastic particles and microfibers were contained in one cubic meter of water collected along the B.C. Coast. Washing a single sweater can release up to 10,000 bits of microfiber, according to the research. The Nanaimo campus of Vancouver Island University has been examining B.C. shellfish, and Dr. Sarah Dudas is leading this team that has harvested thousands of

oysters from various locations along the B.C. Coast. She reports finding microfibers in almost every oyster. Dr. Dudas says research has yet to determine how microfibers might affect food safety or food security. She reports excellent cooperation from oyster farmers along the B.C. Coast. “The industry put some money into our study,” she says, “and we leveraged that to obtain additional funds from the government, and shell fish farmers along the coast want to be kept up to date on our research.” Research is being done locally at sewage treatment plants to measure the amount and type of microfibers coming into the sewage plants and to check again after treatment to see what is discharged. We understand the Vancouver Aquarium has done some effective research into this topic, but aquarium policy forbids their staff from discussing their work with the media without prior approval from the public relations department.

THE PRIVATE SECTOR STEPS UP Patagonia Outdoor Clothing and Gear, one of the largest manufacturers of clothing made of synthetic material, has embarked on a program to educate buyers to combat microfibers. The company plans to provide customers with information on the care of any synthetic product, not just its own. Patagonia will advise customers that research shows synthetic jackets washed in top-loading washing machines shed five times more microfibers than those washed in a front loader. It will also make available, at its cost, a Guppy Friend bag into which a user can put synthetic clothing for washing. The bag and clothing is washed normally, but the tight weave of the bag material stops much of the microfibers from going into the washer’s drain. The microfibers can then be taken from the bag and disposed of as ordinary garbage. These bags are now available for $20 at all Patagonia outlets in Europe and North America. Patagonia also recommends the installation of a permanent washing machine filter, Wexco’s Filtrol 160, to help reduce the microfibers going down the drain. This filter was developed years ago to keep lint out of septic fields. The company also notes a device currently under development called Cora Ball that, when thrown into a washer along with the clothes, gathers up microfibers, which can be removed and disposed of in normal garbage.

A number of washing machine manufacturers are working on built-in filter systems that will trap microfibers for easy removal like most dryers trap lint. Researchers are also examining the possibility that additional filtering at sewage treatment plants might be helpful in reducing microfibers in the waterways. Patagonia and other fleece manufacturers are reminding users that it is not necessary to wash any good quality fleece item after a single wearing. For example, they note that if the outer shell of a breathablefleece lined jacket gets muddy, it can be wiped clean with a damp cloth or sponge. Other manufacturers also remind users that many items can be hand rinsed in freshwater and hung to dry naturally. It is clear that various manufacturers of fleece clothing are taking the microfiber issue very seriously. Even retailers who do not manufacture products, such as Vancouver B.C. Mountain Equipment Co-Op, make cash contributions to ongoing research projects. In fact, a major, two-year research project examining microfibers in the waters from Texas to the Florida Keys is currently underway. This particular research uses both professionals and volunteers as part of the project and, therefore, hopes to recover more data than if it was done by paid personnel only.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? Individual boaters can help reduce microfiber pollution by using 100% cot-

ton cleaning cloths on board, rather than microfiber cleaning cloths. They can also dress against the cold by wearing cotton or wool garments rather than fleece clothing. When replacing washing machines, either on their boats or at home, they can opt for front loaders. Staying tuned with the developments in washing machine filters and products like the Cora Ball and Guppy Friend bag is also key, and such measures may need to become regular household practice. In general, most researchers agree that an informed public can, and will, be the first line of defense against further microfiber pollution. There is no doubt that fleece fabrics are excellent clothing items that the public now accepts and will continue to demand. There is also no doubt that fleece manufacturers and retailers have stepped up to the plate to find a way to counterattack the environmental impact of their products. Under such circumstances, many in the marine industry are satisfied that it won’t be long before a solution to the microfiber problem surfaces. Until then, boaters should stay vigilant on the issue. We are facing a big mess, but we can all do our part to restore our plastic-free oceans. Roger McAfee is a Canada-based lifelong boater and writer. His countless articles on boats and boat-relevant issues can be found internationally across multiple publications. He regularly contributes to Northwest Yachting magazine.

Left: The Pacific Northwest's shellfish farms are particularly vulnerable to microfiber pollution (and pollution in general). Right: The Cora Ball is a microfiber pollution management tool under development. Just throw it in with the laundry! Check out the kickstarter campaign for more details (kickstarter.com).

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Hero Hydros

How Courageous underdogs and history-making Hydroplanes helped put Postwar Seattle on the map

BY PETER MARSH

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There’s not a week that goes by these days without someone on some kind of boat trying to set a record for speed or distance. They may use human/wind/motor/solar power, or try some novelty event like “largest boat tie-up.” That’s an achievement that the public can easily understand! It was set by 1,651 boats on a lake in Kentucky in 2010, according to the Guinness Book of Records (surely, Seattle could take a shot at it one

day!). But the record that really stands out above all others is for the fastest speed over a “measured mile” course — the unlimited world water speed record — and Seattle has already held that prize. Between 1920 and 1939, the race to win this title turned into a deadly transAtlantic rivalry between the USA and the UK, the speed doubled from 70 mph to 140 mph, and the drivers who survived became national heroes. After World War II,

City in the headlines at a time when Seattle had no professional sports teams nor many claims to fame. The owner of the boat and also the driver for the record run, went on to become the most celebrated sportsman in the Emerald City for several years, and turned Seattle into the hydro-racing capital of the world. But can you name him? Here’s a clue: in 1956, a year after he died—from a heart attack, not a boat crash—the city of Seattle named a park on Lake Washington after him. The Stan S. Sayres Memorial Park is a mile south of the Interstate 90 Bridge and, fittingly, became the site of the pits for the annual Seafair Hydroplane Races. Sayres ran a Chrysler dealership and began his racing career in fast cars. He became fascinated by the homemade raceboats he saw racing around the Northwest in the 1930s. After the war, thousands of men returned to Washington and found jobs in the aero- and boat-building industries. Many of them had experienced the thrill of piloting high-speed warplanes and rescue boats in the war and were soon looking for ways to experience that kind of excitement in peacetime motor sports. They began to experiment with a new style of speedboat—the three-point hydroplane—and tested it in races run by the Seattle Outboard Association on Green Lake, or in the demanding annual 13-mile Sammamish Slough Race.

Seattle’s first Thunderboat

powerboat racing returned to the Detroit area, the traditional center of the sport, but was swiftly overtaken by an upstart team from Seattle. Seventy years ago they began designing the boat that just two years later would stun the sport by breaking the world record with a two-way run of 160 mph on Lake Washington. Their boat was called Slo-mo-shun IV, a name that continues to resonate in the Pacific Northwest because it put the Emerald

But Sayres was planning for a boat far bigger and faster than the Northwest had ever seen. By 1948, he had recruited Boeing engineer Ted Jones as his designer and Anchor Jensen as the builder of his new boat. Seventy years ago, they began their assault on the high-stakes American powerboat circuit. That summer, they attended the Amerian Power Boat Associatin (APBA) Gold Cup in Detroit to find out what the country’s leading teams were doing. They learned that the traditional stepped-hull boats were being replaced with the first big hydroplanes. This gave Jones the confidence to draw a hydro that could maximize the potential of the three-point concept by supporting the boat on just the aft end of the sponsons, with the partially submerged propeller providing the third point. These are still the essential features of the hydros today, even though they are powered by 3,000-horsepower gas turbine engines that

weigh around 800 lbs., about half as much as a piston engine. Construction began at the Jensen Motor Boat Company in Portage Bay in the fall of 1948. The 28’ x 11’ hull was built of bestquality aircraft spruce and 1/2” plywood specially laid up to their specifications using mahogany veneers by the Elliott Bay Mill Company. The joints in the frames are all sandwiched with aluminum gussets and plates—as I found out when I looked inside the sponsons a few years ago. The bottom was protected by an oak keel. All this was to ensure the hull was tough enough to withstand the pounding as it skimmed over the water at speeds in excess of 100 mph. For power, they bought a surplus World War II Allison V-12 aero-engine that originally put out a maximum of 1200 hp at 3,000 rpm. With a 1:3 custom-built gearbox by Western Gear Works, the motor could spin the 13.5" x 25" two-bladed prop at a stunning 12,000 rpm. The complete boat weighed well under 5,000 lbs. and proved to be very stiff and durable—it was still winning races five years later. These super-charged aero engines were the key to hydro development for the next 40 years, and thousands of them

Left: Slo-mo-shun V pilot Lou Fageol punching it on Lake Washington in 1951. Below: Stanley Sayres was an automobile dealer by trade, first operating dealerships in Walla Walla and Pendleton, Oregon, before setting up his large Chrysler-Plymouth store in Seattle's Capital Hill. Slo-mo-shun IV and V were big draws for locals, and the earlier boat is seen here being loaded into the dealership for display. (photo: Roger Dudley)

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Slow-mo-shun IV moving fast on a testing day in 1950. The year was one for the history books for the hydro, as it won the Gold Cup and, with it, the right to host the next iteration of the event on its home turf of Lake Washington. (Photo: Kent Hitchcock)

were auctioned off by the government. With the power to push a fighter plane at over 350 mph, the sky was the limit for powerboat racing in the early 1950s.

Lake Washington's World Record

On June 26, 1950, the Slo-Mo-Shun IV took the local media and the speed-boating world by surprise when it ran through the gates at a one-mile course on Lake Washington in a new record speed of 160 mph. This required a return run within an hour to comply with rules of the venerable Union Internationale Motonautique, the international governing body of powerboat racing based in the Mediterranean principality of Monaco. The average of the two runs comfortably beat the old time of 141 mph set by Sir Malcolm Campbell in the golden age of record breaking between the two world wars. Today, this feat looks so breathtaking, I certainly thought it was the crowning moment of the season, but I was mistaken!

The morning's events were barely appreciated in Seattle, and the world record was really just a warm-up for the team’s real goal: beating the Eastern establishment in the Gold Cup, the biggest event on the power boat racing circuit, to be held in Detroit in July. However, the Detroit News was clearly aware of the threat posed by Sayres and his team, because the fastest anyone had gone in North America at that time was 127 mph. The paper warned its readers, "Boat Going 160 mph Just A Blur-Detroit is Next Stop." A public subscription drive in the Seattle area enabled Sayres to take a full crew back east with the boat on a flatbed truck. When the Slo-Mo-Shun IV arrived in mid-July, Sayres told the Detroit newspaper reporters, "It's really a backyard-built boat, a rule-ofthumb job that's been perfected by what you might call seat-of-the-pants experiences in test runs. We want to find out if our boat is as good on the racecourse as it's proved on the straightaway.”

The novelty of this backwoods effort quickly wore off during the first heat of the 1950 Gold Cup as driver Jones and crewman Mike Welsch guided Slo-MoShun IV through a 30-mile display of unbelievable speed. The Seattle boat won at a record average of 80 mph and lapped every boat in the field. After three rounds, they had annihilated the competition and won the right to hold the next Gold Cup on Lake Washington. To prove this was no fluke, they also went on to claim first place in the Harmsworth International Trophy race, and became the first craft ever to be timed at 100 mph in a competition around a closed course. When the victorious team returned home, they learned that the first Seafair, a centennial celebration for “the boating capital of the world,” had been a great success with parades, athletic events with small boat races on Green Lake, and also the site of the Aqua Follies in the new 5,500 seat Aqua Theater, built in a mere 75 days. The event was such

Left: Before 1951, no APBA Gold Cup event had ever been held west of Detroit, but in the 1930s it was an international competition. Here Miss Canada III briefly holds off Alagi, piloted by Italian Count Theo Rossi, in the 1937 event. Alagi and Ross would take the cup and the prestige that went with it. Right: During the dominance of Slo-mo-shun IV and V, 250,000 spectators would gather to watch. The draws were so large, they helped establish what became SeaFair as we know it. 90 NORTHWEST YACHTING || FEBRUARY 2018

Fatal Attraction

Pushing the Speed envelope on Water a triumph that it was held the following year and is still an annual event. The second Seafair was an even bigger hit with the first Unlimited powerboat race west of Detroit. Seattle caught “hydro mania” and never looked back. Sayres had a second boat, Slo-Mo-Shun V, sharing the boathouse of his estate, conveniently sited on Hunts Point on the east shore of Lake Washington. The new boat was slightly faster on the turns of the race course and had a 1500-hp Rolls Royce Merlin engine, which propelled it to victory in the Gold Cup. Hundreds of thousands of spectators watched that race, which was broadcast live on King 5 TV. This gave a huge boost to Seafair, long before the Mariners, Seahawks, or Sonics came to town. Stanley Sayres, the “Speedboat King,” was just what the sport’s promotion needed. He found himself making speeches, displaying Slo-Mo-Shun IV at fundraising rallies, and most satisfyingly receiving the backing of a newspaper campaign to keep the Slo-Mo-Shun IV at the top of the U.S. speedboat class at a cost of more than $30,000 a year. Through the next winter, the Slo-Mo-Shun IV was tuned to perfection, until Sayres was ready to run the measured mile again. He succeeded brilliantly and drove Slo-Mo-Shun IV to 185 mph on the first leg; the return was slower, but his average was still 178.5 mph. He had now raised Englishman Malcolm Campbell’s mark by 37 mph—an impressive increase of over 25 percent. The boat’s last big victory was a third Gold Cup win at the 1954 Seafair. In 1956, Seattle’s favorite boat crashed at 150 mph during a trial run on the Detroit River, inflicting serious injuries to driver Joe Taggart, who would never race again. The battered hulk of Slo-Mo-Shun IV was returned to its homeport, and was eventually re-built

by Anchor Jensen. In 1959, it was donated to the Museum Of History and Industry (MOHAI), now on the south end of Lake Union. Footage of the boat can also be seen and heard on YouTube.

The Home Stretch

During the 1990s, both Slo-Mo-Shun IV and Slo-Mo-Shun V were restored to running condition at the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum, headed by Dr. Ken Muscatel. In June 1999, Slo-Mo-Shun IV re-enacted her 1950 record run at Sand Point in tribute to the 50th year of Seafair with Dr. Muscatel driving. Designer Jones and builder Jensen were on-hand to witness the final chapter of the history-making saga. Local enthusiasts of the sport are in luck, for the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum in Kent is the nation's only public museum dedicated solely to powerboat racing. The museum is dedicated to preserving and exhibiting important artifacts from the sport and has restored over 20 hydros. It is open Tuesday through Saturday (more info on their website at thunderboats.ning.com). In their archive, I learned that the record for a piston-powered, propeller-driven boat was increased to 200 mph in the USA in 1962 and still stands. Since 2000, the turbine-powered unlimited hydros have pushed the open propeller-driven record to 220 mph. Peter Marsh grew up in Greenwich, UK, started dinghy sailing in 1963, and witnessed the start of the Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race in 1964. He was involved in early trimaran development, then joined Major H.W. Tilman for a voyage to the Arctic in 1971. He came to the United States in 1972 and has only built one more multihull, a small open trimaran that he cruised to Alaska twice in the 1980s, plus a 1986 voyage on the Great Lakes. He described those voyages in his first stories for Northwest Yachting magazine. He has lived in Astoria since 2002. Read many of his stories at www.sea-to-summit.net

Left: Stanley Sayres in the early 1950s. Right: Slo-mo-shun V returned to Lake Washington in all her glory for SeaFair 1999.

In 1955, the unlimited record was raised far beyond the reach of the propeller boats, thanks to the introduction of surplus fighter jet engines providing pure thrust. The first mark, set by Sir Malcolm Campbell’s son Donald, was 202 mph in a boat with a jet loaned from the Royal Air Force for a project of “national importance.” It was also the first boat fitted with an enclosed cockpit for improved airflow and safety. In seven successive attempts in Bluebird K7 over the next decade, the younger Campbell raised the water speed record from 202.32 mph to 276.33 mph, culminating in 1964 when he broke both water and land speed records. He finally succeeded in equaling his father’s achievements, becoming a popular hero in post-war Britain as he pursued his “magnificent obsession.” But in 1967 on a cold January morning in England’s scenic Lake District, he let his reputation overcome his caution and pushed the aging Bluebird K7 over 300 mph until it pitch-poled backwards. It exploded when it hit the water, killing him instantly. That ensured his immortality as a British icon and one of the last of the old-school, upper-class overachievers. But less than six months after his death, the record was brought back to the USA by Lee Taylor with a speed of 285 mph. He held it for a decade, then lost it to the self-taught Australian Lee Taylor designer/builder/driver Ken Warby’s phenomenal 317.5 mph. Taylor too was killed in 1980 going about 270 mph in his terrifyingly missile-shaped 40’ rocket boat. (“At least he died doing something he loved,” his wife said in a TV interview). Craig Arfons, from a landspeed record-breaking family, was the second American to die chasing Warby’s mark when his boat somersaulted at about 300 mph in 1989. They are three of the dozen or more men who have died in attempts to raise the world water speed record. Mercifully, the Slo-Mo-Shun’s never killed any of their drivers, but chasing the world record looks like the deadliest game this side of Russian Roulette! This appalling death rate makes 78-year-old Ken Warby the sole member of the world’s most exclusive club: a living water-speed record breaker. Believe it or not, his 48-year-old son hopes to break his dad’s record in the coming year. We’ll keep you posted!

Bluebird K7 in 1960. (photo: Neil Sheppard)

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RACING SHEET

Winter Magic for Duwamish Head Words: Doug Hansen // Photos: Jan Anderson The second race of the South Sound Sailing Series, the main sailboat racing event of February in Puget Sound, was hosted by the Three Tree Point Yacht Club out of Des Moines Marina. The day kicked off with hot coffee and cold rain on the docks as crews arrived and boats played a game of jenga to get in and out of the tight slips. The course took fleets northward to the Duwamish Head mark, just off Alki beach; then westward to Blakely Rock, off Bainbridge Island, and

finally back to finish near the pier in Des Moines. With over 60 boats taking part, the often-frigid winter race series is outpacing many summer events, even during a time of the year when many boats sit idle at their slips. Leaving the marina, the wind defied the forecast, gusting into the high teens as the starts got rolling around 09:30 with signal flags flying from the end of the marina pier. The always comfortable cruising class got underway as the rest of the racing fleet hoisted

Left to right: Duwamish Head was an opportunity for crews of all kinds to show off in a variety of wind conditions.

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sails and finalized positions for the day. The racing fleet starts got underway shortly after, with the small boats heading off first and the big boats with the fancy sails starting at the back. Jockeying around at the start was made even more exciting by a short line set tight into the pier, and wind conditions making the pin end of the line far more favorable. Several boats made big gains off the line by staying away from the pile-up of boats and sneaking away with clear air after the start.

Shifting wind and big puffs made for exciting reaching conditions off the very sporty start line. More than a few boats got caught off-guard by a blast of wind and found themselves rounding up out of control. As the fleet worked its way north past Fauntleroy, the clouds began to break, and the wind settled down into a nice eight- to ten-knot breeze, aka ideal winter sailing conditions. Reaching the lighthouse at Alki is the easy part of this race, but getting into Elliott Bay to round

Results: Duwamish Head/South Sound Series #2 the Duwamish Head pilings is a different beast all together. A game of “how tight do you cut the corner” plagued the fleet, with several boats gybing for the mark too soon, only to run out of wind in the lee of West Seattle. Those who were far enough from the mark still struggled to get around and back out into the steady wind away from shore. The westward reach across to Blakely Rocks was made more complicated by the pile-up of boats rounding the mark, making clean air and good boat speed critical to stay with the pack. Rounding the rocks was nothing out of the ordinary, yet always nail biting with eyes locked on the depth sounder as tacticians endlessly asked if crews were clear of the rocks off the west tip. As the upwind sailing began, a large pod of orcas worked through the fleet as the bulk of boats passed the southern tip of Bainbridge Island. Several large males and a handful of mother and calf pairs were an amazing thing to see in the shadow of the Seattle skyline. Fortunately, the whales brought good fortune and the wind held out, although shifted around to the south, and brought the fleet to the finish line before dying off for the evening. Up next for the Northwest racing fleet is the Tolvia Shoals Race, the third installment of the South Sound Series, held even farther south and hosted by the Olympia Yacht Club. The Toliva Shoals Race is the longest of the four-race series and one of the only times each year that Seattle-based boats venture south of Tacoma to sail. With past races offering everything from sunshine and no wind to howling snowstorms, it is anyone’s guess what’s in store this year. Bring it, I say!

Listed are select results from the 2017 Winter Vashon Races held Dec. 2, 2017. Boat

Sail

Yacht Club

Skipper

Rating

Ruf Duck

79112

Northwest Multihull Association

Jeff Oaklief

Corrected

PHRF 1

Boat

Sail

Yacht Club

Skipper

Rating

PHRF 2

JAM

GHYC

John McPhail

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