NWY November 2022

AN OCEAN OF

yachts

PHOTO BY ELYNE ANTHONISSE

By Randy Woods

By Peter Marsh

HERE COMES THE 2023 RIVIERA 4600 SPORT YACHT PLATINUM EDITION.

PHOTO COURTESY OF RIVIERA

Wave of the Future

This issue of Northwest Yachting is filled with both poignant farewells and future plans, a combination that feels fitting for the month of November as we wind down from a busy 2022 boating season and start to ramp up for more on-water adventures in 2023.

This past summer, many of us were saddened to learn the 1924 wooden car ferry, Tourist No.2, had sank off the coast of Astoria. Well-loved in the Seattle area from her days as an Argosy cruiser (known then under the name M.V. Kirkland), her end was no “ferry tale.” However, our friend Peter Marsh has crafted a loving goodbye to the vessel on pages 54-61 as he examines the long and winding history of this Northwest treasure. Shifting our focus back to the horizon, there’s also much to be excited about. Beginning on page 48, Randy Woods takes an inside look at one of the year’s most anticipated developments: the reimagining of the old Chandler’s Cove Marina on Lake Union in Seattle as Lake Union Piers. With this project, Vulcan Real Estate seeks to reconnect the lake to the downtown core and draw more people to the shores of our maritime hub.

The changeover to 2023 just ahead also means new yachts, and this month’s Arrivals (pages 36-39) include two new-to-the-Northwest models, as well as fresh services like NW Luxe Concierge’s new yacht detailing service found in The Current on page 30. Mark Yuasa will have you feeling crabby in the best possible way as he outlines crabbing season (page 68); we chronicle all the offseason upgrades happening at area marinas in Making Waves beginning on page 23; and finally, on pages 64-65, boatwright Tom Jacobs of The Center for Wooden Boats takes us inside the boatshop for a look at a restoration effort that is set to conclude by the time those glorious spring boating months come back around again.

Until next month,

Kate Calamusa Editor Say hi: kate@nwyachting.com

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MARITIME MISSIVES

[ GETTIN’ SOCIAL ] Parks & Rec

Our October issue story on the Recreational Boating Association of Washington received raves online; we were honored to help spread the word about this awesome local organization.

@Dorothy Dubia: Nice article. Thanks to the current leadership of RBAW for your efforts to raise the group’s impact and image.

@Recreational Boating Association of Washington: As a boater, and now a member of the RBAW Board, I am so proud of our legacy as well as the bold partnerships we

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History Lesson

This month’s feature about the long and varied history of the Tourist No.2 ferry beginning on page 54 was inspired by our friend Peter Marsh’s own eyewitness account of her sinking off the coast of Astoria this past summer. As he wrote in an email following the event: “I was going to wait a while before producing another local story, but I couldn’t avoid covering the last days of the Tourist No.2, the last Astoria ferry that was built in 1924. Watching the old ferry sink just a few feet from shore, then see it crushed by a demolition team, gave me no choice but to put some of my past research of the boat to use to explain how this all came about.” While it was certainly not the ending any of us would have wished for the beloved vessel, we hope Marsh’s stirring story and the beautiful send-off illustration by Tavis Coburn helps to bid her a fond farewell.

PLYING THE WATERS IN 1925.

watermaker, custom paint, TNT lift, new full enclosure, boathouse kept in fresh water. Dan Wood, Seattle.

POWER CAT

- Twin MAN power,

heads,

construction.

55’ HACKER-CRAFT BRIDGE DECK 1926 - Family owned for 70 years, covered moorage and 2 major refits. This classic is ready to go anywhere. Contact Dan Wood.

NAVIGATOR 2001 - 2 staterooms, allowing bigger heads in master & VIP. Desirable cherry interior, wood floor in pilothouse. Contact Vic Parcells.

ANCHORS AWAY

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NOVEMBER 11

NORTHWEST SEAPORT CHANTEY SING

Aboard the Steamer Virginia V at Lake Union Park in Seattle Gather aboard the newly restored 1922 Virginia V steamship for a free sea chantey sing-along hosted by the fine folks of Northwest Seaport, a local non-profit dedicated to preserving historic vessels and keeping the seafaring spirit alive and well.

More info: nwseaport.org

NOVEMBER 25

CHRISTMAS SHIP FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT

Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront Kick off the holiday season with Argosy Cruises as they celebrate the beginning of the 72nd annual Christmas Ship™ Festival. Santa will lead the countdown to light up the Christmas Ship™ with hundreds of shimmery lights and signal the start of the 17-day festival. This year’s Opening Night festivities include two sailings plus a new opening night event that includes photo ops with Santa, hot beverages and snacks, plus giveaways all on the dock.

More info: argosycruises.com/christmas-shipfestival-schedule/

NOVEMBER 11-12

MARINE SYSTEMS: A LESSON IN TROUBLESHOOTING & TRIAGE

Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend

Join Matt Steverson, an experienced sailor and marine systems expert, for a weekend-long workshop that gives an overview of the basic systems of a boat, how they work, and what to do when they don’t. Marine electrical, marine plumb ing, steering and controls, hydraulics, heating, and propulsion will all be covered through hands-on learning. Be sure to register ahead on the website to secure your spot (course fee is $179).

More info: nwmaritime.org/events/

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MAKING WAVES

BY KATE CALAMUSA

Makeover Continues: Port of Everett Working to Upgrade Fuel Dock Facilities

As the busiest boating months have bid us adieu, the Port of Everett is making the best of the quieter months ahead as the Port Commission recently awarded a $2 million construction contract to Glacier Environmental Services to replace the Port’s upland underground fuel tanks that service the marina fuel dock.

This is one of many upgrades coming to the burgeoning Port facilities, which have undergone a significant transformation over the past couple of years. The work, which began in mid-September, represents the first phase of a two-part project to upgrade the Port’s aging fuel dock facility that not only supports Everett’s boating community, but also fuels national defense.

“The Port of Everett is a great partner and supporter of our national defense mission,” said Captain Josh Menzel, commanding officer of Naval Station Everett. “We rely on their fuel dock to refuel security boats and other small vessels. Improvements to the fuel dock improves access for boats used by security, divers, ship maintenance, and reserve units. This is especially important in times of emergency. We greatly appreciate the Port as our neighbor and strategic partner.”

The Port of Everett is the largest public marina on the West Coast with 2,300 slips and 5,000 lineal feet of guest moorage. Thousands of slipholders, visiting boaters, a range of recreational and commercial fishermen, tourism operators, and commercial vessels like the Hat Island Ferry also fuel up here. The U.S. Coast Guard, City of Everett Police and

Fire Departments, Snohomish County Sheriff’s and tribal partners will also benefit from an upgraded fuel dock, stated the Port Commission, which also refuels their vessels at the marina to support critical emergency response in the area.

“We are excited to get this fuel dock project underway to enhance this critical asset and better meet our growing facility demands here at the Marina,” said Jeff Lindhout, Port of Everett’s Chief of Marina Operations.

“Over the past two decades, we have invested more than $120 million in marina recapitalization and upgrades, and we will continue to do so to ensure Everett continues to be the boater’s choice.”

This project involves the installation of two new 30,000-gallon underground tanks—one for diesel, the other for gas—in the Central Marina parking lot, followed by the removal of the existing gas and diesel tanks.

The second phase of the project, to take place next summer, includes dock relocation and reconfiguration to enhance the layout for vessels fueling up.

In its current location at Central A-Dock, strong currents often create challenges when refueling at low tide. The work will thus include the demolition of Central A- and B-Docks. A new 500-foot dock will be built east of the current location. The existing fuel dock will remain open for the duration of the project. It will be demolished and removed once the new facility is operational. The Marina will be working directly with slipholders in the area on relocation plans during this work.

For more information on the latest developments visit: portofeverett.com.

MAKING WAVES

BY KATE CALAMUSA

Point Hudson Marina in Port Townsend Closed for Jetty Replacement

In another instance of important offseason maintenance work, the popular Point Hudson in Port Townsend is currently closed through early 2023 as the Port works to replace the two jetties that protect the entrance to the marina.

The jetties were originally built in 1934, when the U.S. government constructed an immigration and quarantine center on site that later became a U.S. Coast Guard station. (At that same time, the government also built the iconic white-washed buildings that make up the historic landscape surrounding the marina.) In recent years, the deterioration of the 88-year-old jetties has threatened safety of the marina, with its 50 boater slips, as winter storms combined with king tides have allowed rising waters to surge through the marina.

The Port of Port Townsend Commission sought voter approval in 2019 for an Industrial Develop ment District (IDD) levy to help fund the rebuild of the jetties. Voters agreed and those funds have been used to leverage millions in other dollars from various entities now earmarked as part of the estimated $16.2 million construction cost of replacing both jetties over two years.

The construction currently underway is being guided by Orion Marine Contractors of Tacoma and the marina is only accessible to vessels coming into the SEA Marine haulout.

At a groundbreaking ceremony at the edge of the marina held September 14, Port Executive Director Eron Berg credited strong teamwork and assis tance from many government entities for bringing

the project to fruition. Behind him, a barged crane from Orion had already started its work.

The work on the north jetty is expected to be completed by March 1, 2023. In September 2023, after the Wooden Boat Festival, the south jetty (closest to downtown Port Townsend) is scheduled for rebuild.

The marina will again close until the work is done; completion is expected by March 1, 2024.

For the latest details on the jetty replacement, go to: portofpt.com

MAKING WAVES

BY KATE CALAMUSA

Over 60 Sailors, 30-Plus Boats Set Sail for the 17th Annual Norm Blanchard W.O.O.D. Regatta

Good breeze, bright skies, beautiful boats: All in all, this year’s Norm Blanchard W.O.O.D. (Wood Open & One Design) Regatta held on September 24 was one for the books, as The Center for Wooden Boat’s annual event welcomed over 60 sailors and 30-plus boats to Lake Union for a day of racing and celebration. One of the few wood-focused racing events in the area, the full day of racing is named in homage to Norm Blanchard, a local boatbuilder who deeply influenced the history of Lake Union, as the Blanchard Boat Company turned out more than 2,000 boats in 60-plus years over the course of the past century. The highly coveted designs continue to inspire many wooden boat aficionados today.

(Case in point: see this month’s Expert Take on pages 64-65 for an inside look at the current restoration underway at CWB on three Blanchard Junior Knockabouts.)

During this year’s event, which spanned across four races, five Norm Blanchard-built boats that are over 70 years old participated, as did eight other vessels from CWB’s own fleet. Sailors and spectators alike came together in the name of community as over 150 gathered for the races and a post-event barbecue.

Part of CWB’s mission is to create further access to the water, so sailors of all skill levels were welcomed in the regatta, whether as part of a crew or skippering their own vessel. “The fleet was diverse, ranging from 8 to 32 feet across Pelicans, Thunderbirds, Lightnings, and El Toros, with sailors ages 10 to 70+, bringing decades of experience or as brand new SailNOW grads,” wrote CWB in a recap. “The 2022 Regatta was one great, wonderful adventure.”

For more details on CWB, and to keep an eye out for information on next year’s regatta, visit: cwb.org

ITS ONLY LIMITATION IS

IMAGINATION

With trans-oceanic range, superb seakeeping ability, and a dedication to liveability, a Krogen will effortlessly take you on your next adventure. Whether you’re considering a trek through the Caribbean, exploring the Inside Passage, undertaking a Scandinavian adventure, or explor ing the Sea of Cortez, Kadey-Krogen’s exclusive Pure Full Displacement hull is a masterpiece of blue water hull design that will ensure these long passages are safe and comfortable. Moreover, what sets every Krogen apart are the unrivaled comfort and attention to the details that will fully embrace you once a crossing is complete and it’s time to explore your new destination. What are you waiting for?

THE CURRENT

BY KATE CALAMUSA

Detail Oriented

Seattle’s NW Luxe Concierge takes the drudgery out of boat maintenance with their yacht detailing service.

Joe Holberg and Christina DiRocco know a thing or ninety-two about yachts. Before launching NW Luxe Concierge last year—a Seattle-based customized lifestyle concierge firm that offers everything from home management and personal assistance to chef services—the duo spent years at sea managing the day-to-day on both private and charter yachts of all shapes and sizes.

“The inception of NW Luxe stemmed from the idea that time is the most precious commodity we all have,” explains DiRocco. “And after being in the service and yachting industries for so long, we realized we could help busy individuals reclaim a lot of that time by having them relegate tedious life tasks to us.”

Which is why DiRocco and Holberg are ready to cast off with a new service built especially for busy boaters: yacht detailing and maintenance. The pair can tick off pre-voyage tasks—such as cleaning vents, checking components, and taking inventory—as well as analyze wear and tear spots, tackle deep cleaning,

recommend vendors to make repairs onboard, lend expertise on appropriate maritime cleaning products, or even help organize spaces such as the galley to make life on board smooth sailing. These assistants can be incorporated into a larger home maintenance or personal assistance package (services are booked by the hour; clients can then choose where to allot those hours between home and boat), or you can simply book vessel upkeep. One additional available perk: Holberg, a trained Culinary Arts Program and pastry chef who received additional schooling in France, can be booked for private dinner parties on board. “I think a lot of boat owners underestimate how much time it takes to really upkeep a boat or are overwhelmed by the idea of it,” concludes DiRocco. “Our goal is to lend our expertise so that the maintenance side no longer limits the time you get to be out on the water.” For more information on NW Luxe Concierge’s services or to book a free consultation, go to: nwluxeconcierge.com

GOODS + GEAR

BY RANDY WOODS

Give a Shuck About Women in Aquaculture

Oyster farming has always been an important cog in the Northwest’s thriving aquaculture industry. Now, you can show your support for training more women of color to take up careers in the shellfish business with these creative, limited-edition T-shirts. Featuring “Girls Like to Shuck” artwork, showing two hands opening a bivalve with an oyster knife, the crew-neck shirts are a collaboration between Taylor Shellfish Farms and Vancouver, British Columbia-based Fanny Bay Oysters. In this “Girls That Shuck” fundraiser, $10 from the sale of every shirt will be donated to Minorities in Aquaculture, a nonprofit group that helps educate women of color about careers in the industry. $22.00 for tee; $28.50 for ¾-sleeve // taylorshellfishfarms.com

Stick Your Neck Out with a Helly Hansen Scarf

As we head toward the 50th anniversary of The Ocean Race, a grueling, six-month-long, round-theworld test of wills, Helly Hansen is offering this exclusive infinity scarf to stay toasty on those cold mornings, whether you’re moored in Puget Sound or out cruising on a blue water adventure. As the official clothing supplier of The Ocean Race (set to shove off from Alicante, Spain, in January), HH has been a sponsor of the world’s toughest and longest sporting event every year since its inception in 1973. This unisex, navy, Polartec neck warmer features The Ocean Race logo as well as a world map showing the route to all nine ports the racers will visit during the 2023 journey. It’s a great way to cheer the teams on in style. $16 // hellyhansen.com

You Cannot Escape This Attractive Black Hole Tote

What can hold more stuff than a black hole?

Perhaps consider Patagonia’s Black Hole gear tote. This roomy, 61-liter bag is able to pack in all the gear you need for your next boating excursion, from a change of clothes to binoculars to nautical charts to lunch supplies. Made with abrasion- and waterresistant, 100% postconsumer-recycled-ripstoppolyester, this tote is feather light but super strong, with reinforced nylon handles sturdy enough to defy gravity. The bag also features an exterior zippered packet for valuables and many elastic loopholes to hold small items on the outside. It looks great, too, with colorful trout artwork against a black background. $119 // rei.com

Columbia’s Slack Water Sneaker Grips Decks Tight

It may look like an ordinary mesh sneaker, meant for a casual stroll in town. But don’t let its sophisticated looks fool you—this Slack Water footwear from Columbia can take the punishment of any sturdy boat shoe. Constructed with an antimicrobialtreated footbed, a Techlite EVA midsole, and an Omni-Grip outsole with razor siping, the sneakers keep a firm grip on slick docks and provide plenty of shock absorption for climbing deck ladders. The shoe only weighs about 8 ounces, so you’ll hardly feel like you’re wearing them, even after a long day on your feet. Plus, the versatile low-top silhouette allows you to wear them back on land with most outfits. $47.98 // columbia.com

ROKK Out with This Wireless Nest Charger

These days, you need a smartphone to control just about everything on board, so a charger that can handle multiple phones without the deck-clogging mess of power cords is a nautical necessity. This waterproof ROKK IPX6 nest charger from Scanstrut will do the trick, with the ability to recharge several phones wirelessly at once, just by placing them in the 7” x 3.5” tray. Built with a rubberized mat and rounded corners to prevent snagging, the 12/24V, Qi-certified IPX6 ensures your phone will stay put and protected, even on heaving decks. The unit also comes with four mounting screws, allowing you to attach the charger to consoles, seating, cabinetry, or any place you want to keep your phone secure. $85 // Available from Fish eries Supply in Seattle, fisheriessupply.com

Don’t Toss It, Aquaseal It

Tired of tossing out water-resistant gear that develops cracks over time? With Aquaseal NEO Cement, small holes and abrasions can be repaired in a jiffy, keeping older equipment as good as new. The black contact cement is formulated to permanently seal most synthetic fabrics, surfaces, and neoprene items, including waders, booties, gloves, and spray skirts. The cement cures in 20 to 30 minutes, providing a tight but flexible bond, allowing your gear to bend and stretch naturally while retaining its watertight properties. The compact, 1.5-ounce tube can be tucked in tackle boxes, backpacks, or fishing jackets, ensuring you can make instant repairs on the go.

$7.49

ARRIVALS

BY RANDY WOODS / PHOTOS COURTESY OF RIVIERA

2023 Riviera 4600 Sport Yacht

Platinum Edition

Coming soon to Emerald Pacific Yachts, Riviera’s much anticipated new Sport Yacht is speedy, sleek, and stunning.

Making its Pacific Northwest debut next month as it arrives at Emerald Pacific Yachts in a sleek all-white hull, the new Riviera 4600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition is powered with upgraded twin 600hp Volvo engines for an extra kick. A collaboration between Riviera and 4D Designs, this Aussie stunner is dripping with swanky appointments and customized options, including premium

fabrics, high-gloss walnut cabinetry, and plush stateroom carpeting. The Riviera Platinum package features a hardtop with two electric sunroofs and a targa arch. Even when it’s at anchor, the 4600 looks like it’s in motion.

The 4600 makes a memorable entrance from the cockpit, which includes a swim platform large enough to handle tenders up

to 9 feet long. The hi-lo swim platform can be raised hydraulically to three positions, and a garage under the cockpit can stow a wide range of water sports equipment. The cockpit also has a luxurious portside wrap-around lounge with cushioned seating, and is equipped with an icebox, a folding table, a barbecue grill, an ice maker, and a sink.

Entering via a sliding glass door, visitors will find an airy salon with an inviting, U-shaped settee surrounding a polished timber dining table with space for up to six people. Guests can find further entertainment choices via an electric-lift 43” TV built into the dash forward on the starboard side. Aft of the settee to port is a galley with a dual-element electric cooktop, a combination microwave oven, and a grill. Opposite, another benchtop space houses a liquor cabinet, a 40-gallon refrigerator, and a 13-gallon freezer. The foredeck provides room for sun worshippers with triple sun pads and adjustable headrests.

Immediately forward of the galley, the helm includes twin leather and Alcantara sports seats facing a dash equipped with a tilt-adjustable sports wheel. Comprehensive Volvo Penta engine controls include a joystick and C-zone control panel. The electronics package features a full suite of Garmin devices, such as an AIS 800 Transceiver, a GMI 20 multifunction display, two 10” glass bridge screens, and a 4kW 72 NM open-array radar.

Belowdecks, the three-stateroom option features accommodations bathed in natural daylight streaming through super wide windows that run nearly the length of the boat. The full-beam owner’s suite amidships includes an oversize, centerline queen bed, with bedside tables and a chaise lounge to port. The en suite head is set forward on the starboard side. The VIP guest stateroom forward includes an island double bed and a head located aft to starboard that can be used either as an en suite or as a day head. The pullman berth port cabin can be replaced by an optional lower deck lounge or space for a clothes washer/dryer.

Specs & Info

LOA 50’3”

15’5”

Tankage (Fuel/Fresh/Black)

555 gal. / 164 gal. / 40 gal.

Engines

Twin Volvo 600hp

Contact

Emerald Pacific Yachts Seattle, WA 206.587.0660 info@epyachts.com epyachts.com

ARRIVALS

BY RANDY WOODS / PHOTOS COURTESY OF KADEY-KROGEN

Summit

Motoryacht

Seattle welcomed Kadey-Krogen Yachts a few months ago to its new office in Fremont. Now the Florida-based yacht maker is returning the hospitality with its latest flagship boat, the Summit 54, debuting in the Northwest. A joint effort by Kadey-Krogen and naval architect Michael Peters, the 54 is designed for luxurious, high quality cruising and nonstop entertainment options.

Coming aboard from the aft swim platform with teak decking, visitors are greeted two steps up by a comfortable cockpit seating area, with upholstered seating and barstools around a handcrafted teak table. A grilling station allows for the making and serving of meals in a covered open-air space.

To starboard on the aft deck, ladder stairs lead you up to the flybridge, providing excellent 360˚ views from the spacious settee and another teak table to port. A nearby beverage refrigerator provides extra refreshments for guests. The flybridge helm is slightly offset to starboard to make room for twin helm chairs.

The foredeck, accessed by wide side-decks, includes bow seating, a reclining sun pad lounge, and an optional canopy, making it an ideal social gathering spot, day or night. A Fusion marine audio system also coordinates musical selections to speakers in the aft deck, salon, foredeck, and flybridge, making sure the party can keep going on every part of the boat.

Inside the salon/galley area, warm walnut wood tones contrast with white Silestone countertops. Huge wraparound windows provide plenty of natural light, rain or shine. The versatile galley features not only a U-shaped settee and hi-lo teak table forward to port, but also a breakfast nook to starboard. The stainless steel appliance options include a refrigerator/freezer, a convection microwave oven, cooktop, ice maker, and dishwasher.

Head a few steps up from the salon to see the forward helm, providing clear views in all directions from the dual helm seats. The console is made of fine walnut with a raised wedge, allowing generous room for the suite of electronic engine controls, including an optional joystick control system, a Dockmake wireless remote docking system, and Zipwake dynamic trim controls. The suede-covered, stainless steel wheel adds another touch of nautical class.

The owner’s stateroom is located amidships at the widest part of the boat (about 15 feet), giving you plenty of room to walk around the queen berth. Other master perks include the en suite head with cabinetry, a TV, and a vanity/ desk. The VIP stateroom at the bow is almost as large as the master, with reading lights, a TV, and en suite access to the guest head with a stall glass shower. The guest stateroom comes with a full berth, a desk, and a washer and dryer, but it can also be converted into a convenient office space.

Twin Cummins QSB6.7 engines provide a combined 1,084hp to move this palace on the water at a surprisingly fuel-efficient pace. The Summit 54 has a 330-nautical mile range at 23 knots. Not bad!

Specs & Info

LOA

Tankage (Fuel/Fresh/Black)

750 gals. / 215 gals. / 100 gals.

Engines

Twin Cummins 1,084hp QSB6.7s

Contact Summit MotorYachts

Kadey-Krogen Seattle

Jonathan Cooper

206.769.5728

jonathan@kadeykrogen.com summitmotoryachts.com

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BROKER’S BEST

BY RANDY WOODS / PHOTOS COURTESY OF WATERLINE BOATS

Mariner 35 Seville Sedan Flybridge Trawler

Looking for a well-kept flybridge trawler? Then, Waterline Boats has just the vessel for you.

This lightly used, well-cared-for flybridge trawler from Mariner Yachts International can accommodate six people with three double berths, one cabin, and one head with a separate shower. Built in 2008, the yacht includes holly, golden teak, and teak veneer wood in the floors, paneling, and cabinetry throughout. Key features of the Mariner Seville are the covered side decks, which provide easy movement around the exterior, as well as added visibility for docking or anchoring.

Entry can be made from the two side doors of the covered cockpit or the transom door from the swim step astern. Heading through the sliding door to the salon, the first noticeable elements are the large side windows which flood the interior with natural light and can be opened for extra ventilation. An L-shaped settee and teak fold-out dining table is located to port. The pullman-type settee also converts into a double bed.

A curved staircase leads you from the cockpit to the open-air flybridge, with a full suite of navigation equipment, plus a custom-made convertible double helm bench. L-shaped seating is located aft, along with an inflatable aluminum Southern Pacific RIB with a Honda 4hp outboard, secured with a manual davit on the top deck. When the dinghy is not in use, it is covered in flexible solar panels to help power some of the yacht’s equipment.

Navigation equipment at both helm stations feature bow-thruster controls, an ICOM IC-M504 VHF transceiver, a Raymarine E120 radar, a Garmin GMI 10 depth sounder, two Ritchie com passes (3” at the lower helm, 2” in flybridge), Ray marine E120 and E80 GPS, and Raymarine ST6002 autopilot. For entertainment, the yacht also includes AM-FM radio, a Sony CDX-GT10M TV, a Viore flat-screen monitor, and a DVD player.

The galley to port has plenty of counter space, a three-burner propane stove, an oven, and a forward-facing stainless steel sink. On top of the counter aft of the helm station is a microwave with a refrigerator underneath.

The single forward cabin, located four steps belowdecks, includes a queen-size berth and a hatch that opens to the deck above. The head and shower are separated into port and starboard compartments. Heat is provided via Espar hydronic forced air.

The boat is powered by a 230hp Cummins QSB5.9 diesel engine from 2006, with about 2,500 hours of use. The maximum speed is about 9 knots, with a cruising speed slightly slower at 8.2 knots. The four-blade prop produces lots of torque with no vibration, and the custom-made rudder is larger than the original to improve maneuverability and lateral stability at slower speeds.

Specs & Info

LOA 35’0” Beam 13’9” Draft 3’6”

Tankage (Fuel/Fresh/Black)

300 gal. / 140 gal. / 30 gal.

Engines

Cummins 230hp QSB5.9 Diesel

Contact Waterline Boats

Seattle, WA Dave Carlson 206.282.0110

BROKER’S

BY KATE CALAMUSA / PHOTOS COURTESY OF WORTH AVENUE YACHTS

2011 Ocean Alexander 74

Having recently completed numerous upgrades and maintenance, this exceptional Ocean Alexander 74 is the definition of turn-key, ready to take you and your guests to the next destination in style. The three spacious staterooms aboard Lodestar can accommodate up to six guests and is spectacularly suited for entertaining.

The vessel features three generous staterooms, plus crew quarters for two, as well as many luxurious interior features throughout. The aft deck offers comfortable seating for eight at the large adjustable hi-gloss teak table, stainless steel sink, and retractable aft deck engine and thruster controls. She also boasts wide, covered side decks for easy transition from bow to stern and full walkaround access to the large bow area as well. Boarding gates are located port and starboard.

A set of double, stainless steel automatic sliding doors provide access to a spacious and comfortable salon that houses a large, custom-made, L-shaped settee with custom storage, large teak hi-lo table, and two comfortable chairs. To port, she features a complete entertainment center with a large LCD TV on a retractable lift. Starboard side of the salon offers a wet bar, glass storage, and refrigerator with icemaker.

Going forward, there is a convenient day head with sink, and then forward of that is a handy pantry tucked under the stairway to the flybridge. The U-shaped galley offers all the necessary amenities including a trash compactor and dishwasher. Forward from the galley is a helm station equipped with all new FURUNO electronics, as well as an adjustable STIDD helm chair. Nearby, the convenient dinette area contains extra storage and chart drawer.

A starboard side companionway then leads to Lodestars’s lower foyer, with a custom onyx floor, and three staterooms and en suite heads. The full-beam owner’s stateroom offers a king-size berth with storage and nightstands. There is a large cedar-lined, walk-in closet to port with shelving and a safe. This airy and incredibly light stateroom also offers a full entertainment system, and an additional closet and chest of drawers located both port and starboard. The VIP and guest staterooms also have en suite full heads with granite floors.

The spacious flybridge is a real star, featuring a centerline helm with all new electronics and two helm seats, plus luxurious L-shaped seating, two teak tables, and a wet bar area all to keep guests well situated throughout any cruise.

Loved by its knowledgeable owners and loaded with luxury upgrades, this 78’ Ocean Alexander from Worth Avenue Yachts is an exceptional find.

A MORE PERFECT UNION

By Randy Woods

Interesting development: Vulcan’s new Lake Union Piers project aims to reconnect Seattle to its maritime heart.

The story of a city, even one as relatively young as Seattle, can often be read through its geography. The many deep waterways and thick forests around Puget Sound all but assured that Seattle would become a timber and maritime hub after settlers first began carving street grids into Salish territory 170 years ago.

THE PROMENADE WILL FEATURE SPECTACULAR LAKEFRONT VIEWS AND ACCESS TO AN ARRAY OF LEISURE ACTIVITIES ALONG THE SHORELINE.

ALTOURA RENDERINGS COURTESY OF VULCAN REAL ESTATE/MILLER-HULL

WITH

VIEWS, THIS HUB WILL BE ANCHORED BY A MODERN, LIGHT-FILLED DINING DESTINATION AND AN ADJOINING PEDESTRIAN

THAT BOASTS EXPANSIVE SEATING PLATFORMS.

“We want to celebrate these buildings for the next 50 to 75 years, and we felt Lake Union Piers really links all the elements together.” Kiki Gram, senior development manager at Vulcan

Back when it was very much an industrial waterway in the early 20th century, Lake Union was encircled with businesses, includ ing boat builders, sawmills, a Boeing seaplane hangar, a cement plant, and a coal gasification plant. By mid-century, the focus of the lake began to shift towards more recreational uses, which led to Gas Works Park, the Center for Wooden Boats, and the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI).

Today, another chapter to the lake’s evolving story is being written by Vulcan Real Estate, the owner since 2000 of much of the land in the tech-heavy South Lake Union neighborhood. The project, called Lake Union Piers, is nearing completion of its first phase this year and is slated to be fully completed by the end of 2023.

The scope of the project is broad, ambitious, and inspiring; the development will cover 8.3 acres of prime lakefront real estate and encompass 60,000 square feet of commercial space. The four main buildings on the property—one of which contains the still-operating Daniel’s Broiler restaurant— will remain intact but be heavily modified with new roofs,

modern exterior finishes, more energy-efficient infrastructure, improved outdoor lighting, seismic upgrades, and expanded outdoor seating.

The driving purpose behind the Lake Union Piers design is to eliminate barriers from the rest of the city, said Kiki Gram, senior development manager at Vulcan. Visitors from downtown used to have to navigate the infamous “Mercer Mess” traffic, then go through a patchwork of parking lots, streetcar tracks, and cement curbs just to get to the lake.

“One of our goals was to upgrade these buildings and reconnect the indoors with the outdoors,” Gram explains. “The main emphasis is on making connections between the adjacent sites and tying them into the Cheshiahud Loop trail around the lake.”

Sketches and renderings of the development from Seattle-based project architect Miller Hull show how open-air plazas stretching between the renovated buildings will create 5,700 square feet of welcoming space to encourage more pedestrian traffic.

RENOVATED STOREFRONTS, MODERN SEATING, AND FLEXIBLE OPEN SPACE WILL MAKE THE CENTRAL LAKEFRONT PLAZA AN IDEAL OPEN-AIR GATHERING PLACE.

The new dining, shopping, and entertainment choices will also give boaters arriving at the marina more reasons to leave their vessels.

Case in point: The first eatery to emerge from the construction tenting was the Lakeside restaurant from Waterways Cruises and Events that opened its doors this past summer in the space that formerly housed the Seattle Kraken team store. The polished dining room and accompanying waterfront patio boast views that are rivaled only by the food emerging from the kitchen, which include curated cocktails, chef-driven prix fixe meals, and even order ahead for charcuterie picnic boxes built specifically with boaters in mind.

As exhibited by Lakeside and others, Seattle restaurants in general are undergoing a post-Covid renaissance in outdoor seating development, which should also benefit Lake Union Piers. Current designs include a combination of up to 8,000 square feet of new outdoor dining patios, some of which will have 270˚ views of the lake.

“Even in the winter, we still think it’ll be a big draw,” said Robert Arron, Vulcan’s senior director of real estate marketing and leasing. “A lot of these restaurants have figured out how to make patios comfortable in cold weather with heat lamps,” he added. “These buildings could become an exceptional destination. It literally is the center of the city.”

change that since it’s so important to have spaces for the yacht brokers,” said Arron. “But we’ll be converting some existing space to more daily use moorage, which should add about 12 more slips.”

However, one important tenet that will not change are the tenants themselves, Vulcan says, demonstrating Lake Union Piers’ tight relationship with the region’s boating community. Many of Seattle’s top yachting brokerages are located on the property, including Hampton Yacht Group, Worth Avenue Yachts, Chuck Hovey Yachts, and Silver Seas Yachts. During renovations, the offices for these businesses, as well the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association (NYBA) headquarters, were moved to a nearby temporary location but will be moving back to their originals spaces this fall. Formerly known for decades as Chandler’s Cove, this southeast corner of Lake Union is particularly synonymous with the Boats Afloat Show, NYBA’s twice-a-year exhibition that continue on in this location, with the next show scheduled for April 2023.

The adoption of the new Lake Union Piers name, however, was not taken lightly.

“It was really big decision, and it took a long time to make given the familiarity of the Chandler’s Cove name,” Gram said. “But we want to celebrate these buildings for the next 50 to 75 years, and we felt Lake Union Piers really links all the elements together. It got a lot of support from the tenants.”

ALTOURA RENDERINGS COURTESY OF VULCAN REAL ESTATE/ MILLER-HULL

Some of the most noticeable improvements in the Lake Union Piers project will be seen on the west side of the property, adjacent to MOHAI and the Center for Wooden Boats, Gram said. “We will be converting some of it to green space in between the two properties and adding bench seating, newly planted trees, and public art,” she said. While it is de-emphasizing the acres of asphalt on the property, Vulcan said it is sensitive to the needs of car access in the neighborhood. “It’s been a delicate balancing act to create more open spaces that can be used for events and also preserve the existing parking lots for restaurants and retailers,” Gram said. “We did reduce parking space a little bit, but not a lot.”

Vulcan will be adding more electrical connections to the piers and making deck improvements to the existing marina, as well, slipping in a few extra dock spots. “The marina is still zoned mostly for commercial yacht sales, and we didn’t want to

In recent years, Arron said Vulcan has also signed on some newer maritime tenants to Lake Union Piers, including boat rental company Boatsetter and the aforementioned Waterways Cruises and Events. There is also talk of adding a winery operation with a tasting room— something every yacht enthusiast would surely enjoy—and Vulcan expects to start announcing signed tenants in the next month or two before the start of the new year.

“We do a lot more complex office projects with clients like Amazon or Google,” Arron concludes. “But this project, even though it’s a little smaller in square footage, is as meaningful and important to us as anything else because it’s such a significant site.”

>To follow along with the latest details on the Lake Union Piers construction and development, visit: lakeunionpiers.com.

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BY PETER MARSH ILLUSTRATION BY TAVIS COBURN

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LONG AND WINDING ROUTE OF TOURIST

NORTHWEST’S

WOODEN

FERRIES.

For visitors to Seattle or residents who’ve never seen the city from the water, a trip on a tour boat is the quickest and easiest way to appreciate the beauty of the shoreline and the important part traditional ferry boats played in its growth. In the late 1800s, before all the bridges and roads were built, there were so many small ferries buzzing back and forth on Puget Sound that they were known as the “mosquito fleet.”

THIS PAGE: TOURIST NO.2 MOORED AT PIER 39 IN 2019. OPPOSITE: INTERIOR DETAILS AND CRUISING UNDER THE ASTORIA-MEGLER BRIDGE.

EXTERIOR PHOTOS COURTESY OF TOURIST NO.2 FACEBOOK GROUP; INTERIOR BY ZACH HEIDSTAND.

It was an inglorious farewell, after a decade long effort to save her, but Tourist No.2 left behind a fascinating life story that was in many ways stranger than fiction—and well worth retelling. In simple numbers, the grand old dame served 40 years on the Columbia River, followed by 50 years on Puget Sound, before making one final trip back to her birthplace in Astoria in a vain attempt to find a safe “retirement home.”

This was where the Tourist No.2 had been stoutly built by the Evans yard in 1924 with a flat-bottomed hull so it could carry 22 cars to Washington and back across the shallows and sandbanks of the river. The ferry soldiered on through the war years working for the U.S. Army guarding the river’s entrance. It went back to civilian life in 1946 and put in another 20 years of routine ferry work. This route was based on the Oregon side, so was not affected when the Washington State Department of Transportation bought all the major ferry lines in the state in 1951 and formed the state ferry system. (WSDOT passed the responsibility for the five shortest routes to the counties, including the shortest route of all, 30 miles upstream from Astoria connecting Puget Island, Washington, with Westport, Oregon.)

Tourist No.2 chugged along for another 20 years until the post-war transport boom finally reached the coast and the four-mile-long bridge over the Columbia was opened, closing the last gap in the coastal Highway 101. That was the end of the local ferry line and its three tugs went their different ways. The newest steel boat ended up in Vietnam, and the Tourist No.2 also got another chance. It had been well maintained, so Pierce County in Washington state decided to give it another chance running the Steilacoom to Anderson Island route, where it would be a definite improvement over the

wooden ferry built in 1916 with a capacity of just nine cars.

Re-named the Islander, with the upper deck raised to allow tall trucks on board, it served on the South Sound for an incredible 30 years without incident. The county finally got a new 200’ steel ferry in 1997. It was named the Christine Anderson and coincidentally was also built in Oregon—at Nichols Brothers’ short-lived yard in St. Johns, Portland. (I saw and wrote about that at the time, but it is only now that I have learned it replaced the old Astoria ferry.) This time it really looked like the end of the line for the old wooden boat, now nearing 75 years old.

The only use for the hull was probably moving construction equipment or gravel around the islands. But yet again the ferry was thrown a lifeline by Kevin Clark, then CEO of Argosy Cruises, which was based in Kirkland at that time, but now works out of Pier 55 and 54 on the Seattle downtown waterfront. He saw real potential in the boat and bought it for $50,000. Then, Argosy spent a year to clean, repair, and convert it into a sightseeing vessel, adding two full service bars, a galley, and 12-foot floor-to-ceiling windows following a design provided by Seattle’s own Jonathan Quinn Barnett, who in the ensuing years moved up into the exclusive world of superyacht design.

It cost well over $500,000 to re-launch the re-named M.V. Kirkland and this effort was rewarded by the boat being added to the Washington Heritage Register and National Register of Historic Places. Its new career took it around Lake Washington and occasionally into Lake Union, hosting private parties, weddings, and special events for the next 15 years. For the third time in its long life, the boat became a local favorite to everyone who

Only a handful of these historic vessels are still afloat, and unfortunately, one of them, the former Astoria car ferry Tourist No.2 launched in 1924, came to an ill-fated end this past summer when she sank on the Astoria waterfront.

ALSO KNOWN AS M.V. KIRKLAND FROM ITS YEARS WITH ARGOSY CRUISES, TOURIST NO.2 SLIPPED INTO THE SEA IN LATE JULY DESPITE A HERCULEAN RESCUE EFFORT.

HISTORIC PHOTOS COURTESY OF ARGOSY CRUISES; SINKING PHOTO BY PETER MARSH.

saw it brightening up the scene, especially at night when it was lit up during Argosy’s Christmas Ship™ Festival. Indeed, there must be a few of our readers who recall a trip on the M.V. Kirkland when it was “Seattle’s favorite party boat.”

Throughout its career in the Seattle area, the Kirkland Reporter kept track of the boat it called “an icon on their waterfront.” That publication’s last story on the vessel in 2008 recalled that she made a cameo appearance on ABC’s “The Bachelor,” was featured in a centerfold shot within 425 magazine, and was already popular on social media. To the Argosy employees and many residents of Kirkland, the boat felt like a community member. Luckily for us, the Reporter consistently reported on the boat, especially when the original wooden hull had to be dry-docked every two years for the Coast Guard safety inspection for passenger vessels.

This usually required the replacement of a few rotten planks and frames with clear-grain, old-growth Douglas fir. Argosy kept a stockpile of this lumber for future use, but the haul out and skilled labor cost $70,000 to $100,000 because most local shipyards had quit working on traditional wooden boats. Steel is not only more durable and relatively easy to repair, it is also fire-resistant, and it was an electrical fire in the engine room early on August 28, 2010, that finally brought the Kirkland to another change of course.

More than 50 firefighters responded quickly to the pier and the fire was almost out within 30 minutes. Most of the damage was below deck and out of sight, but there was smoke damage throughout the boat. Predictably, the end result was the historic vessel being declared a total loss. Three days later, it was towed from Lake Washington by the 51’ Dixie to the Ship Canal where it was put up for sale. (That tug also has a long history: launched in 1951 for work at Kettle Falls behind the Grand Coulee Dam, then heading to the coast. Over the last 20 years, Fremont Tug has invested a lot of effort in rebuilding and updating it to continue working inside the Ballard Locks.)

Argosy had to move on and began building a fleet of modern steel cruising boats, but still had regrets about selling the Kirkland. “The boat has been a labor of love for this company and a source of pride for us and the community,” said Clark. “I am open to any opportunities to see it find another mission. It would pain me to see

it sent to a salvage company for disposal,” he admitted. “We are continuing to leave no stone unturned." (My recommendation would have been to haul it on shore and turn it into a restaurant or salesroom, but that would have involved finding a suitable site, organizing haulage from a slipway, gaining planning permission etc. all of which would require vision and deep pockets.)

Unfortunately, that is not the way the world of historic ship preservation works, and turning the boat into an office would have been anathema to a real antique boat enthusiast like Christian Lint, who became the boat’s last owner in 2010. He already had experience with old boats picked up at bargain prices and he quickly demonstrated his talent for it by repairing the electric circuits sufficiently to get the Kirkland’s engine running and moving it to Bremerton. Over the next few years, he tried renting it out at the dockside for private events, which did not require the same level of Coast Guard licensing.

His long-term plan was to act as caretaker and sell it to anyone who recognized its historical value— a rather vague financial concept. By 2016, having reportedly resisted offers to turn the “Tourist No.2 into a floating casino, strip club, or cannabis bar,” Lint determined that the aging ferry’s best hope was a risky move down the coast back to Astoria to join in the 50th birthday celebration of the bridge in 2016. He hoped a group of local fans would develop a non-profit organization to buy the boat and preserve it.

The boat was moored at the east end of town and became the center of attention. A team of volunteers began cleaning up the boat, patching the roofing, and holding fundraising events. The ferry group raised more than $160,000, which may have been enough to buy the boat, but left nothing for the restoration—estimated at anywhere from $500,000, according to Lint, to as high as $3 million by an expert in preservation.

I interviewed Lint while writing a story for a local publication and found him to be a fascinating charac ter who could tell exciting sea stories—especially to anyone who showed interest in his boats.

However, I had also learned from experience that the expression “a hole in the water you throw money into” was coined to warn sailors about the perils of owning old wooden boats like this. The ferry truly fit the bill— it needed a steady stream of labor and money to stay

afloat, and I declined the invitation to join the Astoria Ferry Group. As the months slipped by, the immensity of the task eventually wore the ferry fans out, leaving Lint and the boat back at square one. He listed the boat on Craigslist for $225,000—presumably his idea of the “historical value”—and checked along Astoria’s three-mile waterfront searching for a spot where he could moor without charge. (This was a skill I imagine he had perfected over the years.)

He found an empty submerged lot on the downtown waterfront at the end of Sixth Street where a dozen steel pilings had been driven for a condo project that had also ran out of funds. This was where the Tourist No.2 spent its last two years, with a “for sale” sign inside one of the tall car-deck windows. This was illegal of course, but Lint knew that none of the people and agencies with some responsibility for it would be in a rush to start eviction proceedings. I passed the boat at least once a week while biking along the Riverwalk, and like everyone else, I assumed that Lint or one of his crew was checking the pumps regularly.

Or not. All seemed well until this past summer, when a leak must have opened up in the heavy planking below the waterline. It appeared as if the small wind turbine and solar panel on the roof were unable to keep up with the load from the pump. Within hours on that fateful day of July 27, the Tourist No.2 had heeled onto its side, with water lapping across the car deck until the chine (corner) of the hull touched the bottom. Soon, a workboat and a crane barge were alongside with the crews assessing the situation. Fuel oil was leaking out and spreading along the shore, so a boom was laid around the wreck and attempts were made to close off the fuel tank vents. For the next week, the ferry slowly slid further below the water until only the top of the funnel was visible at high tide.

Who has jurisdiction over derelicts is a continuing issue all over the West Coast, but because of the immediate emergency, Oregon’s Department of State Lands had taken the lead and found funds to pay for the clean-up. On August 4, the salvage contractor attempted to refloat the hull with a crane barge, but divers found it was too far gone to withstand the strain of a being hoisted in one piece. It was now self-evident that the boat’s luck had finally run out, although there were still some local fans insisting it be should be given one more chance. Lint was conspicuously absent.

Bruce Jones, the Mayor of Astoria and former commander of US Coast Guard Sector Columbia, began putting out reports on the situation online.

On August 6 he wrote: “Yesterday divers pumped 125 gallons of diesel from the fuel tank, emptying it, and removed 5 cubic yards of fuel-soaked absorbent material, 3x5 gallon containers of motor oil, propane tanks, paint, other assorted hazardous waste, and fuel-soaked life jackets and other materials.”

By August 10, the subcontractor Advanced American Construction arrived with a barge loaded with enough pontoons to completely encircle the wreck. Then the crane barge went to work with its heavy claw and the once proud little ship was quickly reduced to a pile of crushed lumber on the cargo barge’s deck. After almost a century on the waters of the Pacific Northwest, the remarkable life of the wooden car ferry Tourist No.2 came to an abrupt and very public halt. Ironically this all happened just eight blocks from the ferry’s original berth at the old ferry dock on 14th St. where it had plied its trade across the Columbia back in 1924. “This was a sad ending to a historic vessel, but unfortunately, her fate was sealed many years ago when the extensive, expensive hull maintenance that old wooden boats require was not performed regularly,” explained Mayor Jones in his final report.

This should have brought this sorry saga to an end, but the plot took another unexpected and truly tragic turn in Portland on August 30. It appears that while his ferry was being demolished, Christian Lint was avoiding the spotlight and continuing to live on another of his craft at a moorage on Marine Drive near the Portland Expo Center. During an altercation with prowlers who targeted his pickup truck, Lint was struck by a semi-truck and killed.

As for Tourist No.2, its final destination was the regional landfill in Arlington, Oregon, a hamlet 225 miles away on the east side of the Columbia Gorge that also takes the garbage from cities like Seattle and Portland. Though it was not the end anyone would have imagined or wanted, this boat will continue to be remembered by the many people who rode on it, admired it at the dock, or watched it gallantly plying its way across waterways of the Northwest. We all bid it a fond adieu.

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INTERVIEW BY KATE CALAMUSA / PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE CENTER FOR WOODEN BOATS

Talking Shop

The Center is restoring these three small sloops, built right here in Seattle during the Depression, for its fleet. How did you personally get involved with this project and in boat building?

My first introduction to the Center was actually as a tenant [at the North Lake boatshop]. I had a Dragon Class sailboat that I was going to restore and rented space to do so. It really wasn’t much of a shop when I started, but as I brought in tools and started working, it became more of a working shop. Josh Anderson [CWB executive director] took notice and asked me if I’d like a job as a boatwright working to restore some of their old fleet…and I gladly accepted. My work on boats stems from my background, which is in fact in carpentry; I was a general contractor for about 25 years. About 10 years ago though, I stepped back from houses, looking for something more interesting. I wanted to get back to really building again, putting the tools back in my hand, working with wood. I started reading about boats and wooden boats, then started buying up my own projects to work on. It all started falling into place from there.

What kind of shape were the vessels in when you started? And why did you decide to work on all three simultaneously rather than one at a time?

The Center had been wanting to do some maintenance on these Blanchards for some time, and we really didn’t know how much work they needed until we started to pull them apart. We thought about doing them in a series, one at a time, but then realized that we were most likely going to be making similar fixes with similar tools and that it would be easier to do them simultaneously. This is where the volunteers were critical— they worked to carefully pull the boats apart without losing their shape. Once we did so, we realized the work was going to be far more extensive than we thought as they all needed fixes to structural components. In the end it will probably take 6 to 8 months per boat. We’re still in the middle of the restoration at this point. We’ve replaced the “back bones”, so to speak; there’s a new keel, stem, a forefoot among the three. One needed a new transom, which I always think of as the spine of the boat. There isn’t a part of it that isn’t endlessly challenging, but there also isn’t a part of it that isn’t endlessly fun.

Did any fun details emerge as you were pulling them apart?

There was a surprising find within one boat! After we pulled off the decking and got a look at the interior of the hull, we noticed that someone had mounted an old name plate on the inside of the

transom—she was Sarah S at some point in her history. It’s kind of a mystery of when she was known under that name, and a cool detail that will definitely stay with the boat.

What challenges have presented themselves during the restoration?

Wood itself is obviously quite important when it comes to these old boats and we’ve had challenges sourcing the right wood. I ended up going down to a mill in Oregon to source the white oak we needed [for framing] and was able to have them mill the right cuts. Another challenging, but really satisfying, project was lamination process of the yellow cedar we used on the decking. These pieces go across the beam of the boat and hold up the deck, and as you go fore and aft, they don’t sit perfectly straight, and are instead curved. Normally you would use arched wood, but we had some great Alaskan cedar in the shop and thought to cut those into strips and then clamp them to the form to get the same effect. It’s a little more laborious than using an arched piece, but actually in the end you ended up getting a stronger beam out of it, and the layers of epoxy that are applied help make it even more water tight.

Tell me about the vibe inside the boatshop: What draws people to volunteer? Why do you love it?

We get a whole range of people with different skill sets in the shop; some have carpentry skills, some do not. But the common thread is that everyone here is really into these boats. They’ve sailed them, they want to play a part in restoring them. And they have such a willingness to do anything that needs to be done; they’ll get in there, lay on the ground to make fixes, strip paint. Really everyone involved with CWB is united by a love of wooden boats and their history. And for me, personally, I love wood. I just love the properties of the different species, how each kind is best suited to a particular use or type of cut. You have to know a lot about the wood you are using, and that knowledge is fun to have. Wood has such a practical function in a boat, it’s a living organism that continues out at sea. These boats have a real heart and soul and bringing them back to life is very fun.

ABOUT THE EXPERT: Tom Jacobs and the team in the North Lake Boatshop expect to have the three Blanchards ready to set sail in spring 2023, when they will rejoin the growing CWB fleet. For more details on the project, visit: cwb.org.

Boatwright TOM JACOBS takes NWY inside the boatshop for a look at the restoration of three Blanchard Junior Knockabouts—the largest such effort by The Center for Wooden Boats in years.

TIGHT LINES

CONTRIBUTED BY MARK YUASA, WDFW

Feeling Crabby

Despite the dreary weather this time of year, a certain population of enthusiasts sure are feeling “crabulous.” It’s Dungeness time. Always an exciting time of year, this fervor is buoyed by the fact that winter recre ational crabbing is open daily now through December 31 in several spots in the Northwest.

Get your traps ready and set sail: Current open areas include the Strait of Juan de Fuca east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line to the Partridge PointPoint Wilson line (Marine Areas 4, 5, and 6); the San Juan Islands (Marine Area 7); the eastern side of Whidbey Island (Marine Areas 8-1 and 8-2); northern Puget Sound/Admiralty Inlet (Marine Area 9); and Hood Canal north of a line projected true east from Ayock Point (Marine Area 12).

All the crab openings set by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers are based on sport crab harvest estimates that use catch record card information from the summer season and the winter season expectations. Therefore, central and southcentral Puget Sound (Areas 10 and 11) will remain closed due to uncertainties related to the amount estimated to be taken in the summer recreational fishery. Managers will re-evaluate the harvest estimates from Marine Areas 10 and 11 after the catch record card reporting period closes to determine if enough quota remains to allow a winter fishery. Hood Canal (Area 12) south of a line projected true east from Ayock Point and southern Puget Sound (Area 13) will remain closed for the remainder of 2022 due to a low Dungeness crab population.

One important note: be sure to fill out your catch cards to help the state manage the crab fishery in the seasons to come. “It is important that crabbers return their catch record cards at the end of the season in order to help us better understand and manage this fishery,” said Don Velasquez, a WDFW shellfish manager. “Only about 50 percent of crabbers record their catch at the end of the season, and this information is critical for setting future seasons. We need those catch record cards returned or reported online, whether or not you caught any crab, to determine levels of sustainable catch and set harvest seasons.”

Know Before You Go:

• The daily limit per person in all open marine areas is five for Dungeness crabs, six for red rock crabs, and six for Tanner crabs. All Dungeness crab retained must be recorded on a winter catch record card. Be sure to fill out your crab catch cards immediately after landing crabs and prior to re-setting your traps.

• Dungeness crab must measure at least 6 ¼ inches at the widest point of the shell just in front of the rearmost point or tips. The most accurate way to measure a crab is a plastic caliper crab gauge available at most sporting goods stores. Red rock crab must measure at least 5 inches.

• Pots or traps are the most popular way to catch crabs and are usually set from 10 to 60 feet deep but sometimes up to 100 feet or more. Ring nets require more frequent checking as bait can be taken away by crabs, unlike pots that trap crab via the one-way entry points.

• Depending on the crab trap and water conditions such as strong tidal influences or currents, it is wise to add additional weight (10 to 20 pounds) to keep it stable on the sea floor. Some crabbers will put a brick inside the cage, while others like to lash rebar or fishing weights (try to avoid lead weights) to the bottom of the trap.

• For the mainline to the crab pot, many opt for the inexpensive yellow quarter-inch poly line or leaded line. The yellow line floats and can be an issue especially in areas where there’s a lot of boat traffic. These lines can get tangled in a boat’s prop or cut off so be sure to clip a weight to the line to pull it under the surface. Leaded lines are more expensive, but they sink properly and are easy to coil after you get it in the boat.

• Be sure your crab pots are clearly marked on the surface of the water and visible with a half red, half white crab buoy. As part of the regulations, you must write your name and address on the buoy. To make your buoy stand out from the others, be sure to attach a unique brightly colored flag or shiny mylar colored ribbons that will help you easily locate your pot.

• The best bait options are salmon or fish carcasses and heads as well as squid, clams, chicken, or turkey parts. It is always good to add storebought liquid attractants to create a scent line to lure crabs to the traps.

• Wading shorelines with a dip-net during slack tides is another fun way to catch crab. Just be sure to bring mesh bag to carry your bounty.

• Before making plans, go to the WDFW website for regulations and other rules at: wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfishing-regulations/crab. Best of luck and I’ll see you on the water very soon!

Mark Yuasa is a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Communications Manager, and longtime fishing and outdoor writer.

Gather up your traps and take note of MARK YUASA’s best tips and tricks for snapping up some Dungeness this season.

RACING SHEET

BY DOUG HANSEN / PHOTOS BY SEAN TREW

Return of the Regatta

DOUG HANSEN recaps the Tasar World Championship’s triumphant return to the Northwest and the excellent showing by our local sailors.

Nine years ago, the Tasar World Championship regatta made its way to the Pacific Northwest and was hosted by the Columbia Gorge Racing Association at Cascade Locks. Since then, the event has moved around the globe, from the U.S. to Australia, Europe, and Japan, but finally, at the tail end of September, it found its way back to Cascadia.

This time it was the Seattle Yacht Club that played host, and the week of September 17-25 was blocked out for the racing. The regatta was originally scheduled for the summer of 2021, however due to an abundance of uncertainty, the regatta was pushed out to 2022 and thanks to an amazing team of SYC volunteers, the whole show went smoothly!

The Tasar vessel was originally conceived as a simple two-person dinghy, designed as a solid racing boat for a couple or a parent and kid combo. Now nearly fifty years old, a couple minor updates have been made to the rigging and sails but the fundamentals of the boat have remained true. With major fleets in Australia, Japan, the U.S., and of course the Pacific Northwest, the boat has created a truly welcoming international community around itself. The Pacific Northwest fleet has long been a cornerstone in the Tasar community, and while some regions boast larger numbers, I doubt any has the pedigree and on-the-water success that the PNW holds.

The regatta got underway with a short practice race on Monday afternoon and the stage was set for a beautiful week of racing in wind and sunshine. That’s not always a guarantee, with the fickle weather and convergence zone caused by the Puget Sound’s proximity to a whole pile of different mountains, but it looked like the fleet was set up for success. It was certainly a week to remember, with steady winds and over a dozen races on the scoreboard at the end of it. It really gave the best of what Puget Sound has to offer.

As the dust settled at the end of the week, local sailors Dalton and Lindsay Bergan were on the top of the list after what was an absolute masterclass in starts and tactics. Their scorecard was impressive, and their

consistency bordered on the absurd. They tacked up 6 first-place finishes out of the total thirteen races, sailing against a fleet stacked full of world champions, Olympic medalists, and globally recognized racers. The pair won cleanly even before calculating the two discarded scores for the series, in their case a still-impressive 7th and 18th early on in the series. After the final scores were tallied up to include the throw-outs, the Bergans took the win by nine points. On the second step of the podium stood the previously reigning world champions Jonathan and Libby McKee of Seattle, who kept the Bergans honest all week long. This win brings Lindsay and Dalton Bergan into the growing list of Seattle-based Tasar World Champions, bringing our local fleet up to a total of four, not bad for our little Northwest sailing scene.

The leaderboard is certainly full of familiar names, from lifelong racers holding “grand master” status to a number of junior teams that are well on track to becoming household names in the sport themselves. Perhaps the coolest thing about the fleet was their ability to continue to sail over the past several years without much in the way of interruption. Being a fairly simple two-person boat, crewed mostly by significant others, it was a fantastic way to get out on the water while others were not, especially during the early days of 2020. Thanks to an overarching “get out on the water and sail the boat” approach, the local fleet’s dedication over the past few years definitely showed in this year’s performance.

Now that the major international events are finally coming back into fashion, we can expect to see more in the works for the Northwest sailing scene. Rumors are abounding about major events for the J24 one design fleet, as well as some potential for a major college regatta along with a several other one design fleets submitting bids to host championships. Only time will tell as we see pen put to paper and plans taking shape, but it is certainly a fun time to be a sailor on Puget Sound and there is sure to be an abundance of opportunities to see how we continue to measure up against the rest of the world.

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Pumpkin Spice

Nutty, chocolaty, and decadent, this pumpkin bread pudding from JAMES O. FRAIOLI will provide extra coziness on a chilly fall day.

With summer in our rearview mirror, the days darken and our shadows grow. Reaching for one of my preferred fall cookbooks, New Native Kitchen: Celebrating Modern Recipes of the American Indian, which I co-wrote with Chef Freddie Bitsoie, I’m compelled to share a comforting recipe inspired by rich Indigenous cuisine and fresh flavors. This autumn dessert represents and celebrates a thriving culture that remains a current, present, and relevant part of the Pacific Northwest. Warm, nourishing dishes like this decadent bread pudding are integral to maintaining wellness throughout the cooler months while offering a snapshot of just how easy and accessible Native American cooking can be.

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

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Serves 6 to 8

1 loaf Pumpkin Bread, recipe follows, cut into 1 ½ inch cubes

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 eggs, beaten

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¾ cup sugar

4 cups whole milk

1 cup chocolate chips

Pumpkin Bread

Makes 1 loaf

1½ cups flour

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup pumpkin purée

½ cup oil

2 eggs, beaten

½ teaspoon nutmeg

½ teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon allspice

½ cup chopped walnuts

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Grease a 9-inch square baking dish with the butter. Arrange the diced pumpkin bread evenly on the bottom and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, salt, vanilla, and sugar until well incorporated. Set aside.

In a small saucepot over medium heat, bring the milk to a heavy simmer. Once simmering, slowly whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture. (Note: Whisk slowly; if you add the hot milk all at once, the eggs will curdle.) Slowly pour into the greased pan, over the diced pumpkin bread. Make sure all the bread is soaked with the mixture. Sprinkle the chocolate

chips evenly over the top. Transfer to the refrigerator and let set for about 2 hours.

When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F.

Prepare a water bath, which is used to keep baked items very moist, by filling a baking or oven-proof pan that’s larger than the 9-inch square with hot water. Slowly place the square inside the larger pan. Carefully transfer to the oven and bake until cooked through, about 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Sift the flour, salt, sugar, and baking soda into a mixing bowl. In another bowl, add ¼ cup water, the pumpkin purée, oil, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice. Mix well to combine. Now whisk the floursalt-sugar mixture into the pumpkin mixture. Then stir in the walnuts.

Grease a standard loaf pan (8 ½ x 4½ x 2 ½ inches) with the butter. Pour the mixture into the pan and place on a sheet pan. Transfer to the oven and bake until cooked through, about 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.

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 sportfishing 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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BY LORI EASTES / PHOTOS COURTESY OF WORTH AVENUE YACHTS

Arabian Opulence

Experience the opulent lifestyle and stunning scenery of the Persian Gulf during a private yacht vacation spent cruising around the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East. This unique adventure boasts scenic coastlines dotted with some of the most astounding buildings in the world, as well as a captivating blend of history dating back to 1580 A.D. and the fascinating influence of Islamic culture. Plus, with near-constant sunshine and warm temps year-round, there is no bad time to set sail.

Day 1: Dubai

Located on the coast of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is one of the most renowned cities in the world. Known for its modern architecture, luxury shopping, and lively nightlife, Dubai is a bucket list destination for travel enthusiasts. The vast variety of offerings from this futuristic city means you will be busy indulging in once-in-a-lifetime activities, like visiting the tallest building in the word, the Burj Khalifa, which stands at more than 160 stories tall and features an observation deck that is sure to amaze. Another signature sight is the Palm Islands, the three artificial islands—Palm Jumeirah, Deira Islands, and Palm Jebel Ali—are formed

in the shape of a palm tree topped with a crescent. With luxurious hotels, beautiful boardwalks, bustling beach clubs, and a plethora of extraordinary experiences, your time will be well spent in this port of call.

Day 2: Muscat

After appreciating the unparalleled beauty of Dubai, depart for Muscat, the capital of Oman. As one of the oldest cities in the Middle East, you’d do well to explore the historic harbor before touring the Sultan’s primary palace and visiting the Grand Mosque. The many architectural influences from India, Portugal, Iran, and Western countries provide a unique mix of buildings like none other in the world. Finish your afternoon by snorkeling in the brilliant blue waters along the coast.

Day 3: Fujairah

Continue your epic journey by cruising to Fujairah. This destination is ideal for lounging on the peaceful beaches or in sun-drenched leisure aboard your yacht. Head to land where you can see the Fujairah Fort, the oldest fort in the UAE and for many centuries the only stone building

Dubai, Muscat, Abu Dhabi: Lap in luxury with a city-by-city cruise of the many gems found on the Arabian Peninsula.

along the coast. Before departing for your next stop, Abu Dhabi, be sure to see the Khor Fakken waterfall. This 43-meter-tall waterfall opened in 2020 and provides the perfect backdrop for photos.

Day 4: Abu Dhabi

Your next destination will be one of the most sophisticated and wealthiest destinations in the world. Once docked in Yas Marina, you can walk the route of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Continue your walking tour along the glimmering Corniche Road that follows the beach and stretches along the coastline, then spend some additional time exploring the nearby chic shops, luxurious bars, and upscale dining establishments. A trip to Abu Dhabi wouldn’t be complete without visiting Ferrari World, a massive indoor theme park.

Day 5: Bahrain

Depart next for Bahrain, a small island located just off the Peninsula in the scenic Persian Gulf. Featuring 33 natural and artificial atolls, the stunning scenery and oceanfront will leave you amazed. Spend your time on the

water enjoying your yacht’s water toys. The capital city of Manama boasts glamourous and modern Arabian styling. Walking through the craft mar kets admiring the colorful creations is a not-to-be-missed pastime here.

Day 6: Dubai

Complete your luxurious yacht vacation by returning to Dubai. Spend your last moments seeking a thrilling desert adventure in the Arabian Desert. Local outfitters Red Dune Safari can make this quick day trip one to remember, setting you up for dune cycling, sandboarding, or dune bashing. End your epic adventure by riding a camel into the sunset before returning home.

Lori Eastes is thrilled to be on the team at Worth Avenue Yachts because chartering private yacht vacations combines everything she loves: party planning, travel, and boats. With a background in hospitality, Lori is committed to providing an unparalleled experience for her clients. To chat with Lori about making your yacht vacation a reality, give her a call at 206.209.1920.

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