February 2024

Delta Rat Scrapbook – by Bill Wells

Village West Marina And Resort Holiday Village There was an excellent event at Village West; several decorated boats were on hand for the kick-off of the Christmas season. Santa was there and a festive...

Lessons Learned – by Pat Carson

Recreational Boating Safety 2022 The United States Coast Guard recently released its Recreational Boating Statistics report for 2022 and the data is somewhat mixed. The report is based off incidents that resulted in at...

What I Saw – by Jackie Philpott

Spaulding Marine Center In early December I drove over to Spaulding Marine Center’s annual holiday party in Sausalito. It used to be called Spaulding Wooden Boat Center, but now it is a boat yard...

New Products – By Terry Goble

New Compact Courtesy Light Is Also Waterproof High-quality marine lighting is essential for safety anywhere aboard. Dark steps and corners, dim compartments and work areas all present potential hazards. The new CLX RGBW LED...

Letters

Letters – by Our Readers

Hello Pat, Finally, an article warning boaters and others about the dangers of electricity leaking from boats and marina electrical systems into the water. In 1999 a Seattle electrician and his nurse wife lost...

Calendar - Down The Rode

Down The Rode – by Ty Mellott

BAY & BEYOND JANUARY Chartered Events • USS Potomac Cruises, from Oakland’s Jack London Square. Even though the historical ship has started scheduled once again, you can charter the ship for your own private events. For...