Posts by Monica Grant
What the Port Townsend Shipwrights’ Regatta Is Really All About
It's a classic event steeped in the tradition and culture of the Port Townsend maritime community. With the help of local sponsors, the event is free, and all sailboats are welcome, regardless of class or size.
Max Ebb: Never Cheat on the Small Stuff
Maybe my club's race chair thought that my age and demeanor would give the appearance of wisdom and integrity — but it would only be appearance.
Sausalito Community Boating Center Hosts 9th Annual Herring Festival
Sausalito Community Boating Center's 9th annual Herring Festival is online and in person, with a full menu at Spinnakers, a silent auction, and raffles.
The Resourceful Sailor: Removing External Chainplates — An Unusual Tool Belt
The Resourceful Sailor looks outside the standard tool box to find creative ways of removing chainplate bolts.
Attempted Sailboat Bottom-Cleaning Goes Sideways
Beach the boat, clean the bottom, and sail away. What could possibly go wrong?
Skippers Wanted: US Coast Guard-Licensed Captains for Charters and Private Lessons
For power and sail. Hourly rate from $50 up. Weekend and weekday work available.
Spaulding Marine Center Hosts Apprentice Open House, and a Documentary
Anyone interested in the next intake of Boatworks 101 apprentices is invited to join the crew for an information session and tour of the facility.
Meet Margie Woods on Good Jibes Ep. #27
Margie is a lifelong sailor, a Singlehanded Transpacific racer, and an ASA instructor who is passionate about supporting women in following their sailing dreams.
Caption Contest(!)
And now for something a little different … Welcome to February's Caption Contest(!).
FlopStopper — Making Every Anchorage Comfortable
Make every anchorage comfortable when you deploy the FlopStopper.
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