Questions about the shipwrecked sailor rescued on Vancouver Island last week are no closer to be answered after the man was released from Canadian custody and mysteriously returned to the U.S.
Keith Carver was arrested by RCMP officers at a hospital in Port McNeill, B.C., on Friday, where he was being treated after being stranded on [...]
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Shipwreck tale as full of holes as sailor’s boat
Daffodil tradition a tribute to beloved photographer
The daffodils tossed into the waters around Blakely Rock Saturday were like the person they signified—sunny, optimistic, full of promise.
Sailors competing in the first race of the Center Sound Series threw the flowers into the water as they rounded the rock, the same way they do each year. The tradition is testament to the immutable [...]
Onboard Fitness a business and way of life for couple
On land I’m a diligent exerciser who hits the gym regularly.
Onboard I have countless reasons for not working out. My yoga mat won’t fit on the deck. There’s a coffee and book in the cockpit calling my name. Happy hour got in the way.
But I didn’t bother telling any of it to Lisa and Myles [...]
Q&A: Author, editor and racer Dieter Loibner talks about his new book, ‘Sustainable Sailing’
Sailing can be one of the greenest activities to enjoy. But the increased complexity and size of sailboats have made sailing less environmentally friendly than it could be. In his new book “Sustainble Sailing: Go Green When You Cast Off,” Portland, Ore. author and editor Dieter Loibner explains how sailors can reduce their environmental impact and be [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Sailor pins literary hopes on sexy women of maritime
A few years back, Kim Carver was working on commercial ships and looking for a way to finance the publication of her fledgling maritime magazine.
Though she worked in the traditionally male-dominated maritime industry, the Northwest native realized she was routinely crewing alongside women who were not just strong and accomplished, but downright sexy.
Taking a cue [...]
Gay and lesbian yacht club marks three decades of pride on Puget Sound
Next month is Three Sheets Northwest’s one-year anniversary. Through the holidays, we’ll be posting a few of our favorite stories from the past year. This story was originally posted on Aug. 2.
The men and women gathered over cocktails and a potluck at a Gig Harbor marina on a recent weekend could have been part of [...]
Q&A: Sailing hall of famer Jobson talks about state of racing, the role of yacht clubs and the joy of boating in the Northwest
Editor’s note: Next month is Three Sheets Northwest’s one-year anniversary. Through the holidays, we’ll be posting a few of our favorite stories from the past year. This story was originally posted on March 22.
Gary Jobson has accomplished much during his 40 years of competitive sailing, including winning the America’s Cup in 1977 as a tactician [...]
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