Boating News in Shaw Island, Ferry Terminal, WA

Roche Harbor Docks on a sunny summer day

Explore Roche Harbor: US Harbors’ Best Pacific Harbor of 2025

6/23/2025 by Jamie Bloomquist

Roche Harbor, WA, is a beloved destination for Pacific Northwest boaters. Tucked into the sheltered waterways of Washington’s San Juan Islands, Roche Harbor offers a world-class marina, historic charm, and a family-like atmosphere that brings people together year after year. In a recent article from our friends at Best4Boats, Roche… SEE MORE

Volvo Penta Electronic Vessel Controls. Photo courtesy Volvo Penta

The Benefits of Volvo Penta’s Electronic Vessel Control

6/3/2025 by Param Bhatia

By Kevin Falvey. With the EVC-upgrade program, Volvo Penta offers boaters a new way to refresh and elevate their boat-ownership ­experience. Maybe you own an older boat and don’t want to replace it but would love some “new boat” features such as assisted docking or a ­Dynamic Positioning System? Or… SEE MORE