Our old boats
The modern problem of derelict boats.
When safety boats go electric, small boaters benefit from the silence
Over the summer, someone walking by Lake Washington, Bellingham Bay or other sheltered waters throughout Western Washington may have seen this idyllic sight: a smattering of small sailboats — some going straight, some not so much — accompanied by a small powerboat carrying a coach responsible for instruction and safety. Essential for
Batteries and Bristol Bay
What the Future Tides community is reading
Why they wing foil
Wing foiling brings together a hydrofoil board with an inflatable wing. Fans say it's an accessible alternative to other wind sports.
Boating safety advocate Margaret Pommert on tech, techniques and the biggest challenge
Through her work, Pommert conducts, coordinates and reviews research on a wide range of safety techniques and scenarios.
After mishap, NOAA completes buoyancy engine tests for underwater glider
NOAA’s Pacific Marine Environmental Lab (PMEL) concluded an underwater glider mission in a deep-water “test bed” off Golden Gardens park in Seattle. The engineering-focused mission tested a new buoyancy engine, which lets the glider move up and down, and a new sensor. The PMEL team created a virtual mooring
Four small steps to boat safer this spring
As the weather gets nicer, more people plan to get out on the water. Take a beat and do some safety prep.
Seattle-based Vakaros launches second generation of GPS device
Vakaros is developing a new sailing instrument in the form of a tablet computer.
No more NWICSA: A shift for college sailing in the region
The smallest college sailing district in the U.S. is being dissolved after 65 years, part of major reforms for the collegiate sport