I am continually amazed at the imaginative innovations our owners come up with. I recently was back at the Annapolis Boat Show, aboard “The Path”, NW45, hull #2 and observed the boat deck/ flybridge seating arrangement that the owner designed, had fabricated and then installed. I apologize for the quality of the pictures. If you had been in Annapolis for …
Nor’wester to New Home / Annapolis Boat Show
NOR’WESTER TO NEW OWNERS Jan and I are experiencing mixed emotions right now. After nearly 2 years of displaying Nor’wester from Canada to Mexico, she is now going to new owners. Charlie Huxford and his wife Jonni are shown here in the cockpit shortly after we completed the final checkout and turned Nor’wester over to them.Their previous boat was a …
Lake Union Boats Afloat Show and Visitors from Afar
Shellfish to be at Lake Union Boats Afloat ShowSeptember 16-20 Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the Lake Union Boats Afloat Show on South Lake Union, September 16th thru 20th. We will be there aboard Shellfish, the Northwest 50EC (extended cockpit). Shellfish is truly a spectacular boat, having won the People’s Choice Award at the recent Trawlerfest held …
Orca Blue Returns from Glacier Bay
Larry and Linda Hansen returned from their 2.5 month cruise north to Glacier Bay this past week. Larry sent me the following pictures note to tell us of their adventures. With their permission, I am sharing it with you below. Glacier Bay Hi Peter, Orca Blue has completed her journey to South East Alaska and back. We were gone 2 …
The Uncorking of Nor’wester
This past weekend, Jan and I took Nor’wester to Kirkland, WA for “Kirkland Uncorked”, a “Festival of Art, Style, and Taste”. The event was held at Marina Park on Lake Washington. All I can say is: Wow!… The crowds were amazing. We estimate that more than 2500 people boarded Nor’wester during the 3 day event. At one time, I counted …
Nor’wester Coming "Uncorked"
Jan and I will be bringing Nor’wester to Kirkland Uncorked on July 17-19. Here is what they say about the event: “Kirkland Uncorked: A Festival of Art, Style & Taste is a grand celebration showcasing Washington’s finest wines, gourmet food, engaging art and the best Northwest jazz — all in one elegant, entertaining weekend on the shores of Lake Washington. …
Alaskan Adventure for Orca Blue
Larry and Linda Hansen Larry and Linda Hansen left for Alaska in late May aboard Northwest 45, hull #3, Orca Blue. I have been receiving their Spot position almost daily since they left. Larry sent me the below pictures which I am sure you will agree, are spectacular. (Click on the images to enlarge) Underway An Orca Escort off Stuart …
San Juan Island Yacht Club Cruise And Shilshole "Open House"
Jan and I have been members of the San Juan Island Yacht Club for many years. We have not, however, attended any events that they put on since we moved from Friday Harbor to Anacortes about 5 years ago. Consequently, not many people from the yacht club had ever been aboard Nor’wester to see it. When we got a call …
Northwest Trawlers Wins "People’s Choice Award" at Trawler Fest, Anacortes
We are thrilled that the attendees at Trawler Fest, Anacortes have chosen the Northwest 50 as the recipient of the “People’s Choice Award for 2009. We had hundreds of people aboard during the 3 day event. We lost count of how many wonderful compliments we received but the biggest compliment of all was to win the award. There are so …
Weather Is Fine…..Wish You Were Here
Trawler Fest Anacortes kicked off yesterday with sopping wet conditions in the morning. But by early afternoon, the sun was shining and out came the trawler enthusiasts. This is the largest Trawler Fest yet, surpassing Solomons Maryland in registered attendees as well as exhibitors. There are over 80 shoreside exhibitors and more boats in the water exhibits than I can …
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