By Leslee Jaquette The sun sparkled on the lake as the bells pealed on the hour at Carillon Point Marina on Lake Washington in Kirkland. A singlehander deftly maneuvered Ricochet into the 400-foot guest dock, snugged up the lines and bounded up the promenade stairs. After Kirkland resident Richard Shea returned with a […]
Coos Bay, Oregon offers boaters deep-water port with fishing village appeal By Leslee Jaquette When I asked Charleston Marina Manager Aaron Simons why Coos Bay, Oregon is a great stop for boaters, he didn’t hesitate, “It’s got one of the best bars on the West Coast.” When I snickered, he politely set me straight. “Not […]
By Leslee Jaquette When I asked Charleston Marina Manager Aaron Simons why Coos Bay, Oregon is a great stop for boaters, he didn’t hesitate, “It’s got one of the best bars on the West Coast.” When I snickered, he politely set me straight. “Not drinking bars,” explained Simons. “It’s got one of the cleanest, easiest […]
