Skagway, Alaska

Travel up the Haines Scenic Byway after a short boat trip from Skagway and board a custom-designed, open-topped jet boat at the edge of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Glide through shallow, silt-laden channels accessible only by these specialized vessels, which are powered by quiet, eco-friendly Yamaha outboards to maximize wildlife-viewing opportunities. Throughout your 90-minute river journey, expert captains navigate multiple braided tributaries, sharing stories of local history and their backcountry lifestyle. Majestic bald eagles, moose, and bear are often observed up close, with unhindered views and frequent stops for the perfect photo. Warm outerwear and blankets are provided, and after the river adventure, guests enjoy a riverside picnic before returning to Haines with memories of Alaska’s pristine wilderness

America’s Cup is Still Relevant for Sailors

From PredictWind’s polars to Garmin’s integrated sensors, the America’s Cup legacy lives on in every boat and app-equipped cruiser (both power and sail). Far from being irrelevant, today’s America’s Cup remains a vital catalyst for progress, proving that the line between elite AC racing and recreational cruising and semi professional race sailing is not a divide—but a continuum.

Tiquilla and Boys in the Boat

Below is a discussion of UW Husky rowing, a film and the director’s Tiquilla. History of the Pac-12 Conference The Pac-12 Conference, originally known as the Pacific Coast Conference (PCC), was founded in 1915. The PCC was the first iteration of what would become the Pac-12, with initial members including the University of California (Berkeley),…