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THE YACHTING LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE | FEBRUARY 2022

Set to appear at this month’s Seattle Boat Show, the 2022 Axopar 37 XC from Jeff Brown Yachts leads the pack in Elliott Bay. For details on this cool crossover, plus more on the new vessels headed to the show, see this month’s feature on pages 48-56. PHOTO BY CHRIS KING

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Maritime Missives

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Making Waves:

Tight Lines

Nautical News + Notes

Below Deck

The Current

Racing Sheet

Goods + Gear

Port of Call

Pearl’s Picks

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Many of us have been through the ringer I grew up on farm. Well, not really a in recent months, carrying on as best we can “farm farm,” but we in a whirlpool of social unrest and tension. had a horse, some Our kids have participated in virtual graduducks and chickens, a ation ceremonies. The Pacific Northwest’s and sailboat racing goat or two, and some best summer rendezvous SEE IT AT THE SHOW: cancelled. We’ve llamas. Our home was events, like Race Week, THE are ENDURANCE 750-26 FROM HAMPTONout on our hanging near Martha Lake, missed our friends and Schelleen Rathkopf YACHT GROUP and finding some which is just 20 miles boats. Yet, July has arrived north of downtown water to play in (whether on a SUP board, Seattle. 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Cheers to 75 years! First held under a tent along the shores of Lake Union in 1947 and growing in size and scope ever since, the quintessential Seattle Boat Show returns next month with an in-person show, new waterfront afloat location, and an updated format for the popular seminar series. In celebration of this landmark diamond anniversary, we take a look back at the historic highlights, creative promotions, and even behind the scenes stories that have helped propel this crown jewel event for seven and a half decades—all as we look forward to the next showcase of our beloved boating community. BY KATE CALAMUSA

FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY FROM THE NORTHWEST MARINE TRADE ASSOCIATION ARCHIVES (1947 BOAT SHOW PHOTO THIS PAGE KINDLY PROVIDED BY MOHAI/SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER)

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Lasting Memories Editor’s Note: In our January issue, we looked back at 75 years of Seattle Boat Show history in our feature, “A Show Like No Other” and boy, did it prompt trips down memory lanes for many. Here are a few more recollections from vendors that just had to be shared. “During the years at the Coliseum, in the mid-70s, the exhibits were split into two levels, and our primary competition, Windward Mark, was always located directly above us and we could see up into their booth. Twice over the years, the staff lowered down the owner’s wife, Joan, into our exhibit using a boatman’s chair and she delivered us bottles of Champagne! It broke the ice and was a real credit to the convivial spirit of the show.” —Carl Sutter, owner, Fisheries Supply THE YACHTING LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE | JANUARY 2022

“I remember seeing photos of the Seattle International Boat Show back in its post WWII days. What amazed me at the time was how very similar it was to the shows 50 years later in the Kingdome. The biggest difference was the boats were made of wood and all the men wore hats! And now today, the show has grown up into one of the very best in the country.” —Kevin Roggenbuck, president & CEO, Union Marine “Some of the most memorable moments revolve around people: Observing Seahawk players Jim Zorn and Steve Largent roaming the show back in the Kingdome days; seeing the boat and talking with the four-man Seattle crew that rowed across the Atlantic 14-15 years ago; spotting Jim Whittaker walking the show 55 years after his summit of Mt. Everest; and, meeting and learning from the authors representing their books in our booth.” —Peter Griffes, owner, Captain’s Nautical Books and Charts “The trapeze show was a ton of fun, right over the middle of the boat displays. Our first VIP Customer night was amazing including the high school marching band coming down the middle of the aisles. There were times when the show was packed with visitors and the long lines to the “big” boats went on what seemed like the length of a football field.” —Alan Bohling, CEO, Seattle Boating Company 16

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Permission to Come Aboard! The Seattle Boat Show Returns for 2022 Seattle’s beloved boating party is back in action. Running February 4-12, the Seattle Boat Show is celebrating its 75th year with nine days of marine exhibitions, seminars, contests, and other fun social events for the boating community. New this year, the afloat portion will take place at nearby Bell Harbor Marina on Pier 66, where the latest and greatest boats will be on display—including many of the vessels highlighted in our feature on pages 48-56. ILLUSTRATION BY TAVIS COBURN 21

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Now just $1,195,000. This complete boat is located on Seattle’s South Lake Union. The dealer demo boat is turn-key and can be purchased for immediate delivery. This is a new boat with low hours that has never been slept on. It is packed with quality equipment including a full electronics package. Take advantage of exceptional savings now.

Having proven its mettle during a rigorous 300-mile maiden voyage from Longview WA, over the Columbia River Bar, traveling offshore up the coast, the new 2022 52 Pilothouse is now available to view and board on Seattle’s South Lake Union. Interested parties are welcome to schedule a tour. With limited boats available for next cruising season, now is the time to line up a new Apollonian.

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NMTA Grow Boating Grants Awarded to 10 Programs The pandemic may have taken its toll over the last two years, but the boating industry is still finding ways to boost interest in Pacific Northwest maritime activities. At the end of 2021, the Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) awarded $10,000 to be spread among 10 different boating programs through its Grow Boating Grant Program. Since 2003, the program has provided more than $2 million to various organizations in an effort to draw more people into the Northwest boating community and encourage greater boating use in the region. The $10,000 in funds will be divided into $1,000 grants that will be distributed to each chosen organization later this spring. (While Grow Boating grants in recent years have totaled as much as $30,000, the Covid-19 pandemic severely limited the NMTA’s ability to raise money for the program. A decision was thus made to cap the 2021 grant program at $10,000, which generously came from association’s reserves.)

Some of the grantees include: • Sisters in Action Sports: A non-profit community that supports women’s participation in action sports through clinics, events, and scholarships, regardless of age or ability. • Foss Waterway Seaport: A Tacoma-based group that provides waterfront activities, historical maritime information, and educational opportunities in marine and environmental science at its restored, century-old Balfour Dock Building (seen here below). • Future Tides: A new media venture from Seattle-based sailor and writer Cara Kuhlman, who produces a weekly community newsletter and website for recreational and professional boaters sharing Northwest waterways.

Grants were also included for programs at the Bremerton Yacht Club, Campus Life, the Olympic Peninsula’s Community Boating Program, Northwest Maritime Center, Seattle Mountaineers Sailing Program, the Sound Experience program aboard the schooner Adventuress, and Supporters of Olympia Community Sailing. Karsten McIntosh, NMTA’s director of communications, said a wide variety of 17 organizations, some of which were new in 2021, had applied for the grants. “We hope to return to a more normal Grow Boating operation in 2022,” he added, following the return of in-person activities at this month’s Seattle Boat Show. More information on the Grow Boating Grant Program and the activities it will support in 2022 can be found at: nmta.net/grants.

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Port, Aquarium Team Up to Support Ocean Sustainability Two of the major players in the redevelopment of Seattle’s waterfront— the Port of Seattle and the Seattle Aquarium on Pier 59—have formed a partnership to support the sustainability of the ocean environment and enhance the local maritime industry via the ambitious Ocean Pavilion project. Under the new partnership agreement, the Port will commit $5 million over the next five years for the development of the Seattle Aquarium’s Ocean Pavilion project, which will expand the current Aquarium’s footprint and help to build a stronger connection between the downtown area and its waterfront. The deal will also involve future collaboration on innovative marine ecosystem protections, such as kelp bed and orca whale habitat restoration programs in the Salish Sea. Other goals of the Ocean Pavilion project are to promote youth engagement in maritime industry jobs, workforce training, and increased tourism. Port of Seattle Commission President Fred Felleman said the partnership will “enable us to highlight the diversity of marine and maritime career opportunities in the region.” As development continues on the Seattle waterfront in the wake of the 2019 demolition of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, the Ocean Pavilion is expected to be a prominent public space feature that will make it easier to reach the shore of Elliott Bay from Seattle’s steep downtown hillsides. In addition to the planned educational and environmental programs, the project will include a 48,000square-foot building and a series of gently sloping pedestrian platforms. The improvements are expected to increase attendance at the Aquarium. The publicly owned Ocean Pavilion currently has a target date of 2024 for its grand opening. More details can be found at: seattleaquarium.org/ocean-pavilion.

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Northwest Ports Commit to Marine Emissions Phase-Out Plan Nearly two years after a motion to reduce seaport-related emissions for the Pacific Northwest region was introduced, the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, along with the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), have adopted their own “all-in” implementation plans to commit to specific phase-out programs described in the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy. Under the voluntary Clean Air Strategy plan, the ports have pledged to make direct changes in their equipment, fuels, and infrastructure to phase out all seaport-related emissions by 2050. These changes will be applied across six sectors of port activity: oceangoing vessels, cargo-handling equipment, trucks, harbor vessels, rail, and port administration and tenant facilities. Near the end of 2021, NWSA and the ports of Seattle and Tacoma each adopted separate action plans to meet these stringent emissions reduction goals. Seattle’s action plan lists concrete strategies to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 via a transition to zero-emissions equipment, locomotives, vehicles, vessels, and buildings along the Seattle waterfront. The plan also requires all cruise ship berths to install shore power infrastructure for use in all Port calls, along with a phase-out of all fossil fuel power systems at Port facilities, and a transition to electric or other renewable fuels for all light-duty vehicle fleets. The Port of Tacoma also adopted its implementation plan to 28

incorporate sustainable building practices in all new port-owned building projects, installing electric vehicle charging stations at five Tacoma port locations, and to transition its surface fleet to plug-in hybrid or electric vehicles. The NWSA implementation plan includes the removal of more than 50 high pollution trucks, the addition of zero-emissions cargo-handling equipment, and the introduction of hybrid or zero-emissions tugs within the gateway. The plan will also accelerate NWSA’s transition to zero-emission fuels for charging infrastructure and use of shore power on international container terminals. Also working in conjunction with Vancouver Fraser Port Authority in British Columbia, the Northwest Ports said they will continue to collaborate with their stakeholders, shippers, cruise operators, and partners to meet the 2050 zero-emissions goals and to adopt international engagement strategies for reducing vessel emissions. “Over the next five years, our ports will enact these changes and make key investments that enable us to protect air quality,” said Dick Marzano, president of the Port of Tacoma Commission and co-chair of NWSA. For more details on the initiative, visit: portseattle.org/page/northwestports-clean-air-strategy.

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Expert Navigators Set your pace. With over 250 exhibitors, 800 vessels, an indoor exhibition, and an afloat showcase all to comb over and enjoy, the 2022 Seattle Boat Show (seattleboatshow.com) taking place this month from February 4-12 is a marathon event, not a sprint. Here are a few insider tips to navigating the nine-day extravaganza with ease. #1. BE A WEEKDAY WARRIOR Weekends are an easy time for many to come to the show, but naturally those days are also the busiest. Instead, plan to come mid-week and you’ll find dealers, brokers, and factory reps have more time to give you their undivided attention. (As an extra bonus and new for 2022: Get two for 1 admission on Tuesday, February 8). #2. SCORE SOME FREEBIES Do you have a good relationship with a local broker or dealer? Ask them for tickets to the show. They are usually happy to oblige. #3. PARK IT OVER THERE Parking is notoriously expensive at the event center garage, but Seattle Boat Show attendees get $5 discounted parking at Bell Street Pier Garage located just across the street from Bell

Harbor Marina. Consider starting your show day at the marina and then hop the free shuttle to Lumen Field Event Center. (To receive your discount, simply show your coupon on the way out of the garage. The coupon comes attached with e-tickets or can be picked up at the box office and shuttle pick-up/drop-off locations.) #4. SCHEDULE YOUR SEMINARS Download, print out, and study a copy of the fishing and boating seminars in advance of the show. You may find there are seminars on multi-ple days that you want to attend, in which case a nine-day pass for $36 will be your best deal. 5. ENJOY THE AFTER-SHOW Can’t make all the seminars on your wish list? New this year, all seminars are being recorded and will be available on demand post show for

three months. You can watch as many as you want, as many times as you want, with the Seminar Ticket Package ($99) that includes nine days admission to the show, Boat Show University webinars, and a boatload of goodies, including a BoatUS Basic Membership and 2022 Waggoner Cruising Guide.. #6. BRING THE FAM Make it a family outing: Kids 17 and under are always free, and then even dogs will be allowed on Thursday, February 10 at Lumen Field Event Center, and every day at Bell Harbor Marina. (Be sure they “arf!” at our girl, Pearl!)

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Eliminate Humidity with the Eva-Dry 1100 In the cold winter months of the Pacific Northwest, mold and mildew are facts of life on board, but they don’t have to put a damper on your next excursion. This deceptively small EDV-1100 electric dehumidifier from Eva-Dry zaps moisture out of the air, drying out as much as 1,100 cubic feet in a few hours. Using Peltier Technology, the unit does not use a compressor, so it produces almost no noise. Measuring just 8 inches tall, the EDV-1100 is ideal for boats, but also works on land for RVs, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and any other mid-sized spaces where dampness is common. Includes a detachable 16-ounce reservoir that allows you to toss excess water overboard. $53 // Available at Fisheries Supply in Fremont or fisheriessupply.com 34

Add Some Color with Filson’s Brook Trout Patch This stylish Brook Trout Patch from hometown company Filson is perfect to liven up your fishing jacket or tackle bag. Each limited edition design is painstakingly crafted one at a time on an antique embroidery machine from 1910 to create a unique symbol of your love for the outdoors. Filson utilizes a blend of moss and chain stitches using multicolored threads made of wool, acrylic, and rayon to achieve the realistic, hand-made look of the brightly hued freshwater fish. These iron-on patches are made in extremely limited quantities, so be sure to order yours now. $80 // filson.com

Nostalgic Nautical Canapé Plates from Caskata Nothing celebrates our nation’s maritime heritage better than illustrations of our great sailing ships of the past. Add some class to you next boating party with this set of four Caskata Blue Rigging Canapé Plates, featuring detailed schematic depictions of 19th century merchant ships plying the waters, complete with intricate rigging patterns and dimension figures. The blue-and-white, 6.25-inch diameter plates provide a handsome nautical accent to your galley’s flatware collection. The plates are also both dishwasher and microwave safe, making them as durable as they are elegant. $65 for a boxed set of 4 plates // caskata.com

Cruise Green with Torqeedo’s New 6.0 Outboards Netherlands-based Torqeedo has long been one of the gold standard makers of battery-powered engines with its Cruise line of outboards and pods. The new Cruise 6.0 RS model ushers in a new level of green power and efficiency. Available in 3 kw, 6 kw, or 12 kw capacities, these ultra-quiet outboards are powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and can produce the equivalent of 9.9 HP for powerboats and sailboats boats weighing up to 6 tons. The 6.0 model has a completely reworked electrical design, enhanced thermal behavior, and a strengthened aluminum pylon for enhanced durability. The zero-emissions engine also comes with TorqLink data communication and remote steering. $4,600 // torqeedo.com

A Henri Lloyd Crew Jacket to Turn Heads Stay protected from the elements while maintaining control of the tiller in this highperformance Fremantle Stripe Crew Jacket from Henri Lloyd. The dashing white jacket, with navy and red racing stripes, cuts a fashionable profile for boaters of all kinds. The nylon face, Gore-Tex Pro inner membrane, and Velcro closures ensure that you stay warm and dry, even while navigating through winter’s toughest gales. Made in Europe, the machine washable, waterproof jacket is created under Henri Lloyd’s strictest environmental standards to ensure that its clothing is long lasting and uses sustainable methods of product shipment. $315 // henrilloyd.com

Canoe Home with a Customized Paddle Wine Rack Whether you’re cruising Puget Sound or gliding across a crystal clear lake in the Cascades, prepare to be inspired by this tasteful and whimsical tribute to outdoor living and fine viticulture. Created by upstate New York artist Kevin Phillips, this paddle rack from Uncommon Goods is a great nautical addition to any salon, galley, or den. Each 35-inchlong canoe paddle can also be personally cus-tomized with the GPS coordinates of your home, beach house, marina, or any other favorite maritime location. The hanging racks are milled from solid American hickory wood and fitted with three copper helix spirals to hold up to three inverted wine bottles. Bottoms up! $150 // uncommongoods.com 35

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Travel Light I’m certainly the light of my paw-rents life, so of course they ensure I stay safe on dim walks and dark winter voyages with my Noxgear Lighthound LED harness. Outfitted with rechargeable, ultra-bright LED lights that shine in a variety of hues and crafted from sturdy nylon, the ingenious, machine-washable accessory allows for 360-degree visibility up to a quarter of a mile away, should I perhaps scamper off too far in search of my arch nemeses—the seagulls. $49.95 // noxgear.com/lighthound All Bundled Up This all-in-one Puppy Pack from Bindle Bottle has cut our cast-off prep in half, with a water bottle, over-the-shoulder carrying sleeve, and a collapsible dog bowl all cleverly designed into one easy-stow bundle.

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Emerald Queen Casino Paddlewheeler Northwest Yachtnet invites you aboard a truly unique new listing—the classic 300-foot-long paddlewheeler that once housed the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma.

For the Broker’s Best section, we pride ourselves for covering a wide variety of used sail and powerboats available in the Pacific Northwest. This month, however, may be one of the first times we have featured one that is nearly 300 feet long, has more than 70,000 square feet of space on four decks, weighs 400 tons, and is big enough to comfortably accommodate 2,000 guests. Oh, and it’s also powered by a giant wooden stern wheel instead of a propeller. Behold the Emerald Queen, the former floating gambling palace that had been moored at the Blair Waterway on the Tacoma waterfront for the last 25 years as part of the Emerald Queen Casino, owned by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. Built in 1995 by Louisiana-based Quality Shipyard and Kehl River Boats at a cost of $15 million, the steel Emerald Queen was designed to look like the classic paddlewheel riverboats that used to ply the waters of the Mississippi River in the 19th century. Balustraded exterior walkways and lush interior amenities evoke the buildings of the French Quarter in New Orleans. The grande dame made her way from Houma, Louisiana, to Tacoma in 1997, not under her own power but towed on a barge by the 38

Northwest tugboat Drew Foss, on a month-long journey south across the Gulf of Mexico, through the Panama Canal, and up the West Coast to Puget Sound. But after its gamble paid off with many years in the casino business, the Puyallup Tribe knew when to hold ‘em, knew when to fold ‘em and retired the vessel as a casino in 2004. The ship is now moored next to Tacoma’s “Firecracker Alley” and is up for sale by the Tribe. The boat’s total interior space measures more than 70,000 square feet (23,400 square feet for the casino; 25,320 square feet for the lounge) and can be accessed by three gangways to the second deck and one gangway to the main deck. The boat is equipped with two elevators: one 3,500-pound-capacity passenger elevator forward and a 10,000-pound-capacity freight elevator aft. The most striking interior feature, however, is the opulent forward grand staircase, which connects three decks inside an open atrium lit by a large hanging chandelier. The boat’s main deck features a covered walk around the perimeter, accessed by two forward gangways. Inside is the former gambling area, though all the gaming machines and tables have been removed. There are,

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however, five television screens, recessed chandeliers on the ceiling, meeting rooms at the aft end of the vessel, and men’s and women’s heads. The casino bar area includes a foot rail, a Hoshtzaki ice machine, three soda taps, two stainless steel ice bins, two double and two single stainless steel sinks, three 2-door undercounter coolers, and liquor storage. It is one of three such bar areas located on each deck. Located astern is the red paddlewheel structure, which rises as high as the second deck and can be hydraulically lifted and lowered into the water. The wheel is powered by two Cummins HTA-38 diesel engines, producing a combined total of 1,880 HP, a stately cruising speed of 8 knots, and a top speed of 10 knots. A 300-HP Thrustmaster hydraulic bow thruster also helps control the boat during mooring procedures. Because the Emerald Queen has been anchored in the same spot for a quarter-century, the engines have less than 200 hours of use. Despite their idleness, however, the engines have been lovingly maintained by the Tribe and remain in pristine condition.

Exterior stairs at port and starboard, forward and aft, lead up to the second and third decks, both of which have covered walk-around exterior decking. Inside the second deck, the former nightclub area of the casino space is still equipped with seven TV sets and another fitted bar with the same equipment found on the main deck below, plus a master microwave oven and liquor storage. The deck also has a security monitor room with 18 video processors, three monitors, and two camera controls, and two5-stall heads for men and women. The top level includes a pilothouse, complete with state-of-the-art navigation and communication equipment, two forward searchlights, a wooden steering wheel, and a ship’s office. Aft of the pilothouse there are also two vertical engine funnels with crown-like, Creole-style ornamentation, giving the boat 55 feet of bridge clearance. Born on the bayou, this Cajun gem is a classic homage to the nation’s proud riverboating heritage, giving credence to any potential plans for a revival as a future clearwater palace—whether it’s anchored at port or just rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ on the river. 39

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CRUISE IN COMFORT 2022 Fleming 58 Pilothouse [Broker] Chuck Hovey Yachts; 206.624.1908; chuckhoveyyachts.com [Booth] Afloat at Bell Harbor Marina [Buzz] Making its West Coast debut at the show, the all-new Fleming 58 offers a variety of accommodation layouts, including a full beam midship master cabin option, as well as a larger flybridge than previous models, and a pilothouse equipped with enough space for comfortable, adjustable twin helm seats and a day head. A fantastic intermediate size between the existing F55 and F65, the Fleming 58 can easily be operated by a couple. The cockpit is capacious, larger than the Fleming 55 by 25 square feet, and the 58 also employs the newest technology including the Boning ship monitoring system with two color touchscreens and Hypro fly-by-wire precision power steering. The flybridge can accommodate a top-loading freezer, a refrigerator, and BBQ, as well as a 13-foot tender. (A fully hydraulic steelhead davit, with power rotation and telescopic boom, makes launching and retrieving that tender an easy and safe task.) For her sleek exterior, the tank tested, semi-displacement hull is based on the well proven Fleming 55 design, with fine entry and generous flare on the bow making for an efficient, comfortable, and safe ride. 49

LUXURY MEETS FUNCTION 2022 Cruiser Yachts 50 Cantius [Broker] Silver Seas Yachts; 206.508.4458; silverseasyachts.com [Booths] Afloat at Bell Harbor Marina; West 33 [Buzz] Brand-new and ready for delivery, the all-new 2022 50 Cantius, manufactured in the U.S., offers top-tier performance, quality, function, and design. Ideal for both weekend adventures and extended trips, aboard her you’ll find every amenity you could ask for at sea, including refined staterooms, sophisticated heads, and plenty of space for entertainment. This particular model features three private staterooms, with the full-beam master located midships, as well as two full heads with separate showers. The galley and salon are both located up on the same level and feature magnificent windows and views all around, with the open design flowing right onto the aft deck entertaining area.

AN ENTERTAINER’S DREAM 2022 Endurance 750-26 [Broker] Hampton Yacht Group; 206.623.5200; hamptonyachtgroup.com [Booth] Afloat at Bell Harbor Cantus Marina [Buzz] With four staterooms, six heads, and an incredibly open layout designed for entertaining, the Endurance 750-26 has plentiful living space for opulent long-term cruising. On the main deck, enjoy expansive views of the sea via the array of windows that envelop the nicely appointed forward galley. The sight lines also flow beautifully from the galley into the dining and bar area, then the spacious salon, and finally the aft deck that is appointed with a plush settee, built-in teak wood table, and access to the swim platform. The richly appointed skylounge features Makore cherry and holly flooring, which nicely complement the cherry and stainless steel steering wheel at the helm. Below decks, three of the large staterooms offer en suite heads, and the 750-26 also offers full crew quarters.

ENERGETIC ELEGANCE 2022 Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 [Broker] Signature Yachts; 206.284.9004; signature-yachts.com [Booths] Afloat at Bell Harbor Marina; West 19 [Buzz] The Astrea 42 catamaran is distinguished by its abundance of natural light, energetic lines, and elegant living spaces. The new design demonstrates the boatyard’s commitment to innovation while preserving the classic identity of the Fountaine Pajot sailing catamarans’ range, as her inverted bow—the new signature mark of the range—gives the boat a dynamic line all while offering up even more interior space. Designed to facilitate free-flowing movement throughout the boat, the helm station links seamlessly with the outdoor relaxation and living spaces. The coach roof features a double seat at the helm station and a built-in sun lounger for enjoying idyllic days together with expansive panoramic windows that bathe the comfortable lounge in light. The cockpit, equipped with an optional integrated plancha grill, is the perfect place to relax and feel at one with the sea, enhanced by the “Beach Club” option that provides an embedded gangway flush with her line. Bonus boats on display indoors: A 2022 New Beneteau First 27 Cruising model and the 2022 Beneteau Oceanis 40.1.

LEGENDARY EXPLORER 2021 Ocean Alexander 27 Explorer [Broker] Alexander Marine USA; 206.344.8566; alexandermarineusa.com [Booth] Afloat at Bella Harbor Marina [Buzz] New in stock! The 27E from Ocean Alexander offers both undeniable comfort and endless freedom. The first of its kind in the anticipated new Explorer Series, the 27E lives up to the spirit of its name with a cruising range of up to 2,100 nautical miles. Dreamed for destinations are now within reach, and the journey will be one of ease, with interiors thoughtfully designed for long stays on board. Luxurious touches abound throughout the four well-appointed cabins and six heads, plus expansive views can be enjoyed from the stylish seating areas, which are plentiful. On the aft deck, enjoy a drink from the built-in wet bar. Other highlights include a custom-designed grill, jacuzzi, and a hydraulic swim platform that flows seamlessly down from the aft deck and is expansive enough to house a multitude of water toys and accessories. Also slated to be afloat in Alexander Marine slip: A 2021 Ocean Alexander 28R and the 2022 Tiara Yachts 43LE.

CROSSOVER COOL 2022 Axopar 37 XC Cross Cabin [Broker] Jeff Brown Yachts; 206.949.2270; jeffbrownyachts.com [Booth] West 2 [Buzz] Fully redesigned in 2021, the 2022 Axopar 37 XC is an all-weather star, offering the best of both open and enclosed boating in its new form. With both outdoor and indoor spaces providing added room for socializing, plus outboard walkaround center-consoles powered by twin Mercury Verado V8 300 HP engines, and a spacious, fully enclosed weatherproof cabin, the 37 XC provides a speedy, yet smooth ride everyone is sure to enjoy. Topping off the updates, the hull has been completely redesigned, resulting in 33% more efficiency than previous models. An optional fixed sunbed on the front deck with storage provides additional lounging space, while gull wing doors, an available roof rack, underwater LED lighting, and an aft deck warm water shower all help to keep this model sporty. Bonus: Also slated to be on display is the all-new Axopar x Jobe Revolve XXII, a new to the West Coast model built for watersports that is also a great coastal runabout.

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MORE BOATS TO NOTE 2022 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 SAIL IN STYLE [Broker] Marine Servicenter; 206.323.2405; marinesc.com [Buzz] The new 440 offers a convertible cockpit that invites lounging and an innovative scow bow hull that allows for more upright sailing. Also new and slated for display from Marine Servicenter: The 2023 Lagoon 42 (afloat), and the Jeanneau 349 and 410 models, found indoors with the 440. [Booths] Afloat at Bell Harbor Marina; West 12

2022 Life Proof Boat 35’ Full Cabin THE ZIP-AROUND [Broker] Life Proof Boats; 360.674.7019; inventechmarine.com [Buzz] An incredibly smart, zippy vessel that can reach speeds of over 70 MPH, the newest 35-footer improves on previous models with extended transom decks, up folding rear cabin windows, walk-through transom doors, and twin 600HP V12 outboard engines. [Booth] East 212

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2022 Targa 27.2 CONQUER THE SEA [Broker] Cardinal Yacht Sales; 360.647.5555; cardinalyachtsales.com [Buzz] Smartly appointed and precision crafted from bow to stern—the Targa 27.2 offers exceptional seaworthiness in Northwest waters. [Booths] Afloat at Bell Harbor Marina; West 56

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LOVE AT FIRST BITE For those of you looking to skip the crowded restaurants this year to cook up some romance at home or on board, try toasting to your relationship with these flirty Valentine’s Day cocktails and appetizers. These recipes from one of my regional cookbooks, Golden Steer Steakhouse: Recipes, Tales & Celebrities from the Legendary Las Vegas Restaurant, will bring a little old Las Vegas-style glamour into your Northwest galley, starting with two beautiful cocktails that take mere minutes to make, and then two sublime starters that shine a spotlight on the sea’s bounty. Enjoy, and may all your Valentine’s dreams come true.

Golden Steer Influenced by the French 75 and Bellini cocktails, this drink is a light, refreshing cognac-based sipper. The blended ingredients take on a golden hue and is best served in a tall Champagne flute to truly appreciate the bubbles—especially on Valentine’s. Serves 1 2 ounces cognac ½ lemon, juiced ½ ounce white peach purée Champagne or prosecco Garnish: Lemon twist and a cherry In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the cognac, lemon juice, and white peach purée. Shake well and strain into a chilled Champagne flute. Top with Champagne or prosecco. Garnish with a lemon twist and cherry and serve.

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Flamingo This sweet loving concoction is influenced by the iconic Flamingo Las Vegas, which opened in 1946 and became a popular hangout for the Rat Pack’s Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. Serves 1 or 2 5 ounces Bacardi Dragon Berry rum ½ lime, juiced 1 dash Simple Syrup, recipe follows 2 ounces Galley-Made Grenadine, recipe follows Garnish: Lime wedge or wheel In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the rum, lime juice, Simple Syrup, and Gally-Made Grenadine. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel and serve.

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Simple Syrup: In a saucepot over medium-high heat, bring equal parts water and sugar to a boil. (I suggest 1 cup each so that you’ll have extra for additional rounds of cocktails!) Reduce the heat to low and stir constantly until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture is clear, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Store in a sealed container until ready to use. Galley-Made Grenadine: In a large mixing glass, combine equal parts pomegranate juice and powdered sugar. (The same 1-cup proportions work well here.) Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves completely. Store in a sealed container until ready to use. 59

Alaskan King Crab Cocktail This mouthwatering appetizer, which pairs well with a fruity cocktail or champagne, showcases the succulent sweet meat from the largest crab in US waters—the red king crab (which happens to boast the perfect color for Valentine’s Day). Serves 2 2 Alaskan king crab legs 2 leaves butter lettuce Fresh Italian parsley, for garnish Lemon wedges, for serving Galley-Made Cocktail Sauce, recipe follows Tabasco hot sauce (optional) Defrost the king crab legs and remove the meat from the shell; set aside. Fill a vintage shrimp cocktail glass (or martini glass) with some crushed ice (about three-quarters full). Place a lettuce leaf inside, on top of the ice. Arrange the crab meat in a large mound on top of the lettuce leaf. Garnish with fresh Italian parsley and serve with lemon wedges and a side of Galley-Made Cocktail Sauce and Tabasco, if desired. Galley-Made Cocktail Sauce Makes about 1 cup 1 cup sweet chili sauce ¾ tablespoon horseradish sauce ½ lemon, juiced 2 or 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce In a small bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, horseradish sauce, lemon juice, and Worcestershire. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve. This sauce will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Oysters Rockefeller This legendary appetizer, best served with a chilled glass of Sauvignon Blanc for an unforgettable evening, originated in New Orleans in 1899. Named after John D. Rockefeller, the richest American at the time, Oysters Rockefeller is a baked dish known for its fresh oysters and rich creamy sauce. The original recipe remains a secret, but this dish incorporates two ingredients believed to be included in the original: creamed spinach and homemade hollandaise. Serves 1 or 2 6 fresh West Coast oysters 6 tablespoons Creamed Spinach, recipe follows 6 dollops Hollandaise Sauce, recipe follows Crumbled cooked bacon Butter lettuce, optional Lemon wedges o

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Shuck the oysters and arrange on a baking sheet. Top each oyster with 1 tablespoon of Creamed Spinach, one dollop of Hollandaise Sauce, and some crumbled bacon. Place in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly golden brown and bubbly. Remove from the oven and arrange on a serving tray lined with butter lettuce, if desired. Serve with lemon wedges. Creamed Spinach 1½ cups frozen chopped spinach ½ cup heavy cream ½ teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced shallot 1 tablespoon salted butter 1 teaspoon Pernod anise-flavored liqueur 1 tablespoon fresh-grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons roux To prep the roux: In a sauté pan over low heat, combine ¼ cup olive oil with ¼ cup flour; mix well. Cook the roux, stirring frequently, until it reaches the consistency of a smooth paste. Remove from the heat and reserve until ready to use. In a small stockpot over low heat, add the spinach, heavy cream, garlic, shallots, butter, and Pernod. Mix well to combine. Let simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat, stir in the Parmesan and roux mixture, and keep warm until ready to serve. Makes enough for Oysters Rockefeller with extra to freeze for next time. Hollandaise Sauce Makes about 2 cups 5 egg yolks 1 teaspoon warm water 1 pinch salt 1 pinch white pepper 2 or 3 dashes Tabasco hot sauce 2 cups melted salted butter 1 lemon, juiced

In a small stockpot, add the egg yolks, warm water, salt, white pepper, and Tabasco. Whisk well to combine and place over low heat. Slowly whisk in the melted butter and lemon juice. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and use immediately.

>> Look for more galley-ready recipes beginning next month in Fraioli’s upcoming cooking column, Sea Fare. A James Beard Award–winning cookbook and cocktail author with more than 40 published titles to his credit, Fraioli’s books have been featured on Ellen and the Food Network, and in Vogue, People, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. He resides in Bellevue, but keeps his sport-fishing boat (a 28-foot Albin) in beautiful Anacortes, the gateway to his beloved San Juan Islands. Have a cookbook idea or project in mind? Email james@culinarybookcreations.com.

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Photo Op JAN ANDERSON, marine photographer and co-owner of Flagship Maritime Training Center, takes you behind the lens for a snapshot of what it takes to photograph a sailboat race. How did you first get into marine photography and what drew you to this particular aspect of the field? What do you enjoy most about it? I met my husband Skip in 2004, and I was neither a sailor nor a photographer. Sailing with him quickly introduced me to the possibility of taking photos on the water. I first started shooting with a cell phone, graduated to a real camera, and then stepped up to the full meal deal. It’s now been 15-plus years and counting. I love being on the water in a wide range of weather conditions, surrounded by our beautiful Pacific Northwest scenery, seeing people enjoying their sport of choice, plus crossing tacks with commercial vessels of all shapes and sizes. It’s all great stuff! Your race photography is the stuff of local legend. How do you go about photographing a sailboat race? What does it take to get “the shot”, so to speak? I’m not a racing sailor; my focus is on photography. Skip has been a racing sailor his whole life, but very early in our relationship, he shifted his focus to serve as my boat boy. He and I enjoy a good blend of talents when we’re on the water, and the PhotoBoat, as we call it, can safely get us to where we need to get on the race course in a hurry. We love working together! Before even getting on the water, we check the weather forecast and the predicted tides and currents for the day. Racing fleets base many of their decisions around the forces of nature versus the course layout, and this helps us decide where to go for the best action. While I do take a great number single-boat portraits (especially if there’s a terrific backdrop, a smiling crew, and/or a gorgeous spinnaker!), I prefer action on crowded starting lines, tight mark roundings, teeth-clenching port/starboard situations, and so forth. Skip’s extensive racing background definitely gives me an edge, putting the PhotoBoat into position to get the very best shots I can, foreseeing well in advance the stuff about to happen, as well as the lighting, weather, etc. What do you pack on board with you during a race? (We all know that Pacific Northwest weather can be mercurial, as is the sea itself, so curious as to how you prep for the day.) We have a terrific T-top on the PhotoBoat, which is not so much for sun as for the usual likelihood of rain! Early on, I quickly learned that one, wet lenses don’t work so well; two, bring a towel no matter the forecast; and three, on a wet and really breezy day, position the boat so I’m shooting downwind and somewhat protected by our canvas work.

Now, that doesn’t always work for lighting or scenic backdrop, but let’s face it, if we only went out when we had sunshine and blue skies on the horizon, we wouldn’t be as active as we are, and we’d miss out on the beautiful contrasts Mother Nature and happenstance provide. We do also stand by to render assistance to vessels or crew as needed, and it’s typically the gnarliest conditions that produce such situations. What are a few of your favorite local events to photograph and what makes them special? I love Round the County for the great scenery and racing, then dinner and shopping on San Juan Island, as well as Swiftsure, with the huge fleets, aggressive starts, and of course, for breakfast in Port Angeles. The buoy racing at Race Week also makes for better shots, start after start, in a terrific venue. Grand Prix is the best of the best; Winter Vashon is our original turf and we always enjoy a warm welcome from old friends. And, finally Race to the Straits has the Whidbey Island backdrop and all the shopping and dining in Port Townsend. That said, though, we enjoy all events, bar none – the different venues, fresh smiles, old friends, new faces, and we look forward to every weekend we spend on the water. ABOUT THE EXPERT: Skip and I own and operate Flagship Maritime Training Center in Tacoma, which helps professional mariners earn their USCG merchant mariner credentials. Approved by the USCG National Maritime Center, licensed by Washington State as a private vocational school, and with over 2,500 graduates to date, Flagship earned this year’s U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) Center of Excellence designation, one of only 27 training entities in the U.S. so designated, and the only two-person operation in the nation to do so. With that strong work commitment during the week, we focus on photographing nearby Pacific Northwest events that fit with our work schedule. In addition to Puget Sound races, we’ve also spent time working on the Columbia River, such as one-design racing with the Columbia Gorge Racing Association. Throw in some Hobie action at Skamokawa and on Lake Quinault, which we’ve done for years, and we have had a strong, balanced blend of large to small, PHRF to one-design races all under our belts—you name it, we’ve worked it. It’s darned good fun and my photos make up 98% of the ones used in our presentations at Flagship; it’s very custom, very relevant, and very Pacific Northwest. >> For more information, visit: janpix.smugmug.com and flagshipmaritimellc.com. 63

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Hook Some Chinook MARK YUASA shares his favorite spots for nabbing winter Chinook in the fishing playground of Marine Catch Area 13. In Washington, winter Chinook options are currently limited to southern Puget Sound after the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) decided in mid-January to temporarily suspend fishing in central Puget Sound in order to preserve opportunities for later in the season. Luckily, the opportunistic can still hook some chinook in Marine Catch Area 13. Initial data for the first six fishing days after central Puget Sound (Marine Catch Area 10) opened on January 1 showed catch encounters had almost reached the halfway point of the guideline threshold, according to WDFW fishery managers. Fishing had been limited to three days a week and the agency instituted a daily catch limit of one salmon in hopes of stretching out time on the water after the 2021 winter season lasted just 18 days. WDFW understands it is a priority for the Area 10 fishery to be open in February and March, a timeframe when winter Chinook tend to be larger in size and the weather is more suitable. WDFW plans to make an announcement of a reopening date for Area 10 very soon. In the meantime, salmon anglers in the greater Tacoma and Olympia region have traditionally liked to keep mum about the fishing playground known as Marine Catch Area 13, which is open year-round for salmon. But word has gotten out about the potential of this fishery, and its relatively protected waters from winter’s ever-present blustery weather and rough seas make it an awesome area to fish. Most winter Chinook are delay released from local hatcheries and spend their entire lives in the fertile waters of the Puget Sound, gorging on herring and candlefish, their primary food source. These winter fisheries target abundant hatchery-produced salmon, while protecting wild stocks of concern that must be released if caught. Whenever it comes time to bundle up and cast out your line, one of my favorite winter spots south of the Narrows Bridge in Area 13 is the Fox Island area. A popular fishing hole there is Point Gibson near the “Big Rock” on the southeastern shoreline during an incoming tide. Here the bottom drops off sharply from 90- to 150-feet, and Chinook like to lurk along those deeper ledges. Another option is around Fox Island’s public fishing pier (commonly dubbed the concrete dock) located on the eastern shoreline, which can be good an hour or two before and after an incoming tide.

Other notable southern Puget Sound places to target winter Chinook are Point Fosdick, Anderson Island, Lyle Point, Budd Inlet, Devil’s Head and Johnson Point. In my March column, we’ll dive into another winter/spring salmon fishery that opens along the western Strait of Juan de Fuca at Sekiu, and online at nwyachting.com, you will find some of my best tips for nabbing winter Chinook. I’ll see you on the water soon! Mark Yuasa is a longtime fishing and outdoor writer. Born and raised in Seattle, and a UW alum, Mark joined the Northwest Marine Trade Association in 2017 as the Director of Grow Boating Programs after 33 years at The Seattle Times. He also volunteers with the BSA Chief Seattle Council and National Order of the Arrow organizations, and enjoys fishing for salmon and other fish species in local waterways.

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Head Start DOUG HANSEN kicks off 2022 with a recap of the cherished yet challenging Duwamish Head Race. The first few weeks of 2022 are going to go down in history as just one soggy mess—snow that wouldn’t go away, atmospheric rivers of rain, and almost constant gray skies. Sane people were wrapped up indoors, but there was a handful of foolhardy sailors who still headed out on the water. The first official racing of the year is, in fact, the second race of a series. Duwamish Head, hosted by the Three Tree Point Yacht Club, has long stood as the inaugural race on the calendar and continues the sometimes beloved, sometimes dreaded, South Sound Series. With the first race of the series plagued with light wind and freezing rain, it was a welcome sight for the forecast to show clear skies and even a touch of wind after three months of solid storms pummeling the region. On the morning of the race, the forecast rang true with steady ripples of water from the wind and not a drop of rain in sight all across Puget Sound. Things got rolling right on schedule with the cruising fleets getting underway while the racing fleets hoisted their sails and practiced a couple tacks and gibes to get set for the day. The wind was settling into a steady southwesterly which made for a challenging tight reach out of the starting area, and boats needed to stay high on port tack to clear Three Tree Point a few miles down the course. While a couple of skippers opted to start with their spinnakers right out of the gate, most ended up joining the rest of the pack in a jib reach out into the Sound until they had the angle to properly set a spinnaker. The reverse starting format of the series is intended to give the smaller boats a better opportunity to finish the race closer to the larger faster boats, but there is also the unintended consequence of the larger boats needing to weave through the smaller fleets. This was a major factor in the early stages of the race, as finding clean air and a good lane along the shoreline made or broke a crew’s position on their competition.

Things began to settle down as the fleets spread out, and the racecourse began to square up slightly, while the wind shifted further south as the boats made their way northward towards Elliott Bay and the turning mark off Alki Beach. The shifty breeze really made for some tricky calls. A couple of well-placed boats found themselves scooting up through the fleet in what seemed like their own private wind rivers that disappeared the moment another boat gybed over to chase the puff. Unlike most of the races over the past fall, the breeze showed a steady build throughout the day and winds began to tip into the low teens as the bulk of the fleet reached the race’s namesake turning mark at Duwamish Head and began the reach across the Sound to Blake Rocks off Bainbridge Island. While a normal fixture in the racing handbook, the rocks are rarely approached from the south. It is amazing how alien coming in from a different direction feels, and how even one shallow shoal can keep the most seasoned navigators on their toes. As the boats came around and tacked out into the ebbing current, the breeze shockingly followed the forecast and stayed in the low teens. While the wind continued to hold, the oscillating shifts still played havoc on tacticians, forcing many boats to tack to maintain leverage and get clear air from competition. It was all about maximizing boat speed and minimizing the distance to the finish; and a lot of boats found themselves shuffling up or down the order quickly on the final leg of the race. After a fall full of emotional races, mostly caused by incessant rain, it was a reminder of how wonderful Pacific Northwest winter sailing can be. A day on the water with friends in the wind and sun almost made us forget about the cold. While spring racing is still months away, the new year is bringing with it a lot of new opportunity for sailors to enjoy the waters of the Salish Sea; and with hopes of a return to the normal Canadian races to the calendar, it is slated to be a fantastic year for Puget Sound racing. PHOTO BY JAN ANDERSON

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the white sandy beach before enjoying a savory picnic. End your relaxing day by discovering the ultimate freedom of horseback riding along the beach. Grab the reins and gallop along the pristine beach as the sun drifts below the horizon. Make the most of your Costa Rica vacation with an exhilarating river rafting trip through the untamed rapids. You’ll be surrounded by rainforests teeming with exotic wildlife and colorful birds. The rushing water will drift you past waterfalls, rolling hills, and volcanic mountain ranges. Finish your fabulous yacht vacation by exploring the Gulf of Papagayo during a sunset cruise around the stunning archipelago; the dramatic colors of the sunset reflecting off the ocean will create a lasting memory. South Coast Or, get a glimpse of Costa Rican life along the Osa Peninsula. The wild, untamed natural landscapes provide endless assortments of wildlife on the water and in the rainforest. Arrive in Golfo Dulce where the serene waters invite you explore the tropical fjords. This is only one of four locations in the world where you can find tropical fjords. It is also the only place in the world where both northern and southern humpback whales breed. As the sun sets and the stars begin to appear, take the tender to the beach where tiny organisms emit a soft luminous glow known as bioluminescence. The magical beach lights up like the galaxy above, inviting you to float in the glowing ocean and surround yourself with

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