In LoThe Bizwtide
Windrose Interiors, a leading ShipShape's is a full yacht
Sail Northwest has become the
provider of custom boat interiors in the management company handling any
X-Yachts dealer for the Northwest.
Seattle area for over 25 years, is pleased and all details for every type of customer.
X - YA C H T S w a s l o o k i n g f o r
to announce a renewed presence in the Owned by Elaina Thompson, Nicole
knowledgeable company with sailors
local boating world. After a period of Chatfield, and David Thompson,
active in the northwest sailing lifestyle
reduced activity, Windrose has expanded Shipshape is based in Bellingham, but
from cruising to racing. We are active
its staff and is actively increasing its services Seattle to the Canadian Border
in all facets of the boating lifestyle from
work load to full capacity. “Now is a including San Juan Islands. From power
the Friday Night Sail/Fest, Whidbey
great time to be in this type of business,” to sail, private owner to charter fleet -
Island Race Week, J/FEST NW, Offshore
said Ann Wightman, principal owner of ShipShape's service is all inclusive. The
Sailing, NW Cruising and teaching
Windrose. “In a weak economy, people company will be offering a ShipSecure
sailing through the Seattle Sailing Club.
are looking to refurbish what they Program aimed at any owner who has
X-YACHTS offer three distinct groups of
have rather than buy new, and we can a boat, but does not have the time to
boats to fit your sailing lifestyle….....
provide that for them.” Windrose has a dedicate caring for their vessel at the
Xcruising - Blue Water Performance
well-deserved reputation for its custom level they would prefer. When enrolled,
Cruisers X-42c, X-45c and X-50c
fitted cushions, curtains, and linens customers will receive a monthly check of
Xperformance - Performance
for power and sail boats, providing their vessel and a full service report on its
Cruisers the most popular range with
quality work and personalized service at condition. There are three levels of checks
8 models 34 to 65 feet.
reasonable cost. For information, contact to choose, ranging from exterior only to
Xracing – Racers with cruisable
Windrose Interiors at (206) 784-0883 or a full exterior and interior package.
interiors designed for one design racing
check the Windrose website at www. For info call (360) 933-4656, email:
the X-35 and X-41.
windroseinteriors.com info@shipshapeyouryacht.com or
Contact Sail Northwest for more
check www.shipshapeyouryacht.com
infomation: 7001 Seaview Ave. N.W.,
#140, Seattle, WA 98117, (206) 286-1004,
Check out the email: sales@sailnorthwest.com
Ray Rairdon passed away February
4th at the age of 82. Born February 7,
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1926, in Bellingham, WA, he was a strong
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willful man who certainly had a hold of
his own identity.
Ray owned and operated Ray
Rairdon Yacht Sales for the last 20 years.
He loved the business as it was one of
the highlights of his life. His friends and
University Swaging Division
associates were very dear to him. Ray
Sailboat Rigging - Since 1946
was very active in the NYBA and sat on
Rotary Swaging Capacity from 1/16" to 2"
the board of directors for three years.
People would ask Ray when he was
• Insulators • Lifelines and Lifeline Swaging Hardware
going to retire and his famous response
• Sta-Lok and Norseman Wire Rope Terminals
would always be, “Most people would
•Architectural and Industrial Cable Assemblies
say I’ve been retired my whole life!”
Ray has always had a zest for 840 NW 45th St. Seattle, WA 98107
things that go fast. From big ships
206.784.8000 fax 206.784.8004 Marine@universityswaging.com
to recreational boating, his passions
dominated his life. Among his other
hobbies were aviation, racing cars and
Mobile Fuel Polishing
world history.
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Another love of Ray’s was his wife
Melissa Miller. They have shared a life
Fuel Filtering...Tank Cleaning
together for the last 17 years and were
(Water, Algae, Sludge and Particle Removal Service)
married in July of 2006. Melissa has
Changing filters often?
requested that all memorial donations go
Don't let bad fuel or dirty tanks ruin your next cruise!
to the Museum of Flight. Ray has been a Whether you're cruising the Pacific Northwest,
member and donor of the Museum since heading for Alaska, Mexico or around the world,
1985. Note: In memory of Ray Rairdon.
now is the time to filter your fuel & tank
Or call Rebecca Tamfu at (206) 768-7238
... before trouble finds you ... out there!
to make donations over the phone.
We’ll miss you Ray!
Seventh Wave Marine
www.seventhwavemarine.com fuelpolishing@olypen.com
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