Seattle Yacht Club grew alongside the city—from an Elliott Bay club to a Portage Bay institution tied to the ship canal and Montlake Cup. It then went beyond the city with an international Opening Day event through invited yacht clubs and the Windermere crew races. High‑quality bike routes with light rail to University of Washington Station provide a low‑carbon way to reach Opening Day events.
The election of Katie Wilson as Seattle’s mayor in November 2025 marks a symbolic and substantive watershed moment: the emergence of the first millennial-led major American city, one explicitly designed around millennial values—not as a generational novelty, but as a coherent reimagining of urban life fundamentally different from the industrial cities of the twentieth century.…
Arc quotes the Arc Sport’s 226 kWh battery as supporting a full typical day on the water, with several hours of hard wake use between charges. Arc Boats chose the name “Arc” as a sleek, forward-looking nod to electric arcs—the brilliant, high-energy sparks symbolizing the raw power and instant torque of their electric drivetrains. It…
The explosion of capable used fiberglass boats was a powerful structural headwind. Catalina’s own success from the 1970s–1990s flooded the market with durable, still‑sailable hulls—C‑22s, 27s, 30s, 34s—that can be refit for a fraction of the cost of a new build. The decision to move upmarket with the 5 Series and powerboats certainly raised Catalina’s exposure to macro economic shocks, but it was a plausible strategic response to Beneteau’s dominance at the entry level, not the core “mistake.” The collapse happened when fragile financing met a historically tough market—and when a storied brand no longer had Frank Butler’s conservative, cash‑focused stewardship guarding the downside. Primary, immediate responsibility lies with the 2025 acquirer (Reardon/Daedalus) for under‑capitalized consolidation, unpaid obligations, and the loss of the Largo plant that made continued production impossible.
For all the triumph and tragedy that has transpired, the Northwest Passage through the Arctic will be remembered as one of the great landmarks of the human ambition. And the discovery of Franklin’s lost ship shows that the Arctic still has many secrets to reveal.
Canadian cuisine, oh how diverse, From coast to coast, it’s hard to traverse. But there are some dishes that we all know, And love to eat, wherever we go. Bannock, Nanaimo Bars, Maple Syrup, Saskatoon Berries, Caesars, Ketchup Chips, Montreal Smoked Meat, Poutine, Tourtiere, Butter Tarts, Ketchup and all Dressed Potato Chips, Beaver Tails, Canadian Peameal Bacon, Flipper Pie, French Canadian yellow split pea soup, Pudding Chomeur, Ice Wine, Steamies, Hodge Podge, Ployes, Chicken Fricot, Lunenburg Pudding, Rappie Pie, Blueberry Grunt, Blueberry Duff
This post explores how concepts of time shape human culture, ethics, and identity. It begins by discussing the enduring appeal of time travel stories, their philosophical and ethical dilemmas, and their deep relationship with religious ideas and cultural frameworks. The conversation compares sailors’ and space explorers’ experiences of time, revealing the transition from Newtonian absolute time to Einstein’s relativistic spacetime.
Further, the post examines how different cultures’ views of time—linear vs. cyclical—influence rituals around death and the treatment of the deceased, and then addresses the unique human capacity for recording history. It considers why deliberate historical preservation sets humanity apart from other animals, and why falsifying or altering history, especially through time travel, would be deeply unethical and damaging—contrary to our moral and possibly sacred responsibilities.
The discussion concludes by emphasizing the sanctity and importance of historical truth as a foundation of civilization, justice, and human self-understanding.
In 1994, at the age of 49, Jim Clark, owing to a company called Silicon Graphics, was one of the legends of the high-tech world. 20 years later, he became a legend in sailing (see Sailing World 28 October 2014.) Today we view him as a model of the American Dream. American Dream During the…
Palm oil imports to the USA are expected to rise following Malaysia’s 2025 tariff exemption, particularly for refining into renewable diesel and jet fuel. This policy shift provides a significant advantage for Malaysian palm oil, especially as U.S. producers look for price-competitive, reliable feedstocks amid ongoing decarbonization targets.mpoc+1 Expected Importers and Industry Players Cherry Point…
How Your Dream Cruiser Becomes Your Offshore Racing Academy For sailors who fantasize about the Mini Transat—that legendary transatlantic solo race across 3,000 nautical miles in a diminutive 21-foot boat—the path forward need not begin with a six-figure offshore campaign. Instead, it begins with a humble Macgregor 26X: a forgiving, accessible platform that embodies many…