This amazing canoe was displayed this year at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival, the largest wooden boat festival in North America. Learn more woodenboat.org

Mark your calendars and double your yoga classes—SEVENTY48 is back, and it’s kicking off earlier than ever. On Friday, May 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM, a human-powered flotilla will launch from the Foss Waterway Seaport in Tacoma. 70 miles. 48 hours. No support. No sails. No engines. Just you and your muscle fibers. This is a race against the tide, the current, the clock—and maybe that voice in your head that asks what on earth you're doing out here. Whether you’re racing to win or for some other reason, SEVENTY48 doesn’t care how you do it—as long as it’s 100% human-powered. Kayaks, SUPs, pedal boats, rowboats, outrigger canoes, inflatable flamingos retrofitted with bike cranks—if it moves without wind or fuel, it’s fair game. And yes, there are prizes. The total prize pot typically tops $10,000 (based on the number of racers at the starting line), and the first to finish takes half of it. The rest is split evenly between three class winners and one Random Hero—chosen from the finishers, so even last place has a chance at the cash. Registration opens November 15. https://seventy48.com/ 🎥: Ryder Booth

Video by Ryder Booth

Video by Ryder Booth

Video by Garret Weintrob

"Whooo Team Snufkin!" We caught up with George and Stina Booth (brother/sister duo) of Team Snufkin, formerly Team Solveig. After completing two Race To Alaska 's they said that so far, WA360 has been "less stressful and more fun"...and yeah, we agree.

Team Remember the Alamo gives us the inside scoop on anchoring in 6 knots of current... Follow along at wa360.org

It's Day 2. Lots of boat movement through the night with the front of the fleet rounding Olympia Shoal and a major leader board shake up with Team JED Racing and Team Narwhal appearing to drop the dinner hook atop Anderson Island. The middle of the fleet now nears Olympia while the back half starts their day after an evening on Blake Island. Thanks to Team TBD @everydayexpedition for the sunrise drone shots. #wa360 #northwestmaritime #sailing #rainier #mountains #sunrise #beautiful

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A group of intrepid OCEAN students have just returned from their annual JOURNEY, which this year saw them navigating Quilcene and Dabob bay areas. Stay tuned for our Journey blog post, but in the meantime, here's a sneak peek of our antics!

Join us this September 5-7 for the 48th Annual Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival! Plan your trip and get your tickets now ➡️ https://woodenboat.org/

We’re really into this sticker thing, so we’re giving away another one. This time, it’s PNW icon, Tahoma, also known as Mount Rainier. TO WIN A STICKER Answer in the comments: what makes you want to navigate South Puget Sound in July (other than the incredible views of Mount Rainier)? *Must be following WA360, winners will be chosen in one week.

Taking a sailing class with us on beautiful Port Townsend Bay surrounded by the Olympic and Cascade Mountains! From 3-hour introductory courses to multi-day Basic Keelboat certification courses we offer a wide-range of class options. Learn more ➡️ https://nwmaritime.org/learn/adult-classes/sailing-classes/ #nonprofit #learntosail #sailing #CoastalLiving #mountainviews #newskill #ussailing #basickeelboat

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Join us April 5, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM for our annual Marine Thrift Swap Meet! The Marine Thrift Swap Meet, organized by Northwest Maritime, happens each April in the gravel lot immediately adjacent to Marine Thrift in Port Townsend’s Boat Haven. Bring your cash and stock up on used and useful tools, hardware, supplies, and more. Clean out your shop, empty your garage and turn your old stuff into cash. It’s free to sell. Note that at the end of the day, you can donate your unsold items to Marine Thrift and get a tax-deductible receipt!