Saint Patrick’s Day Loophole

“The Loophole” In a bustling port of Everett bar on Saint Patrick’s Day, two modern-day sailors, Jack and Michael, found themselves immersed in the jovial spirit of the celebration. Michael a Catholic sailor, proudly wore his cross necklace, a symbol of his faith, while Michael, a Mormon sailor, sported a shamrock pin gifted to him…

WTO Palm Oil Standoff

The United States defines the term “renewable fuel” in its mandatory biofuel program, the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), as fuel that is made from renewable biomass, including plant-based materials like corn, soybeans, sugarcane, and oil palm trees as well as waste materials like used cooking oil and animal fats. The RFS program requires a certain…

Snoqualmie Twin Peaks Day

rolling, roaring pouring plunging, tumbling rumbling crashing, gushing, rushing sparkling breathtaking twirling swirling whirling ebb ripple eddy ruffle backwater misting soaking splashing current Just 30 miles east of Seattle sits a little hamlet surrounded by mountains, tall Douglas Fir, and raging rivers. Fans of the 1980s cult classic “Twin Peaks” know all about North Bend and Snoqualmie, two…

Seasickness

Seasickness is a condition caused by the confusion between different parts of the balance mechanism in the body. It occurs when the brain receives conflicting signals from the inner ear’s vestibular system, which senses motion and gravity, and other sensory inputs like vision. This sensory mismatch leads to symptoms such as nausea, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue3. Seasickness is a common issue for individuals on boats due to the conflicting signals received by the brain when the body registers motion but the eyes perceive stability.

Sailing Anarchy – virtual accent on the future

The Enron scandal was a series of events that led to the bankruptcy of the U.S. energy, commodities, and services company Enron Corporation in 2001 and the dissolution of Arthur Anderseny LLP, one of the largest auditing and accounting companies in the world. The scandal had far-reaching repercussions, particularly for recent graduates who had joined Arthur Andersen prior to the debacle.

Yacht Design Future

There are several boat designs that can be expected as the move away from fossil fuels continues. These include: In summary, boat designs that can be expected given the move away from fossil fuels include solar-powered boats, hydrogen fuel cell technology, methanol and other fossil-fuel alternatives, wind-assisted propulsion, fuel cell propulsion, non-fossil paraffinic fuels and…