In The BizLowtide

The Port of Skagit has promoted

Paul Mattos to harbormaster at its La Conner Marina. In his new position, Mattos is responsible for managing day- to-day operations at the marina. Mattos, the marina services

Northwest Yachtnet is pleased to

announce the addition of Debbie Yeend to the staff of yacht brokers. Debbie is an accomplished sailor, a member of the Tacoma Yacht Club and along with her husband owns the CAL 33 Teaser II. She was an avid racer in the 80’s racing out of Seattle on many boats. In the 90’s she and her husband, Jon Thompson, and their two daughters Jennifer and Melissa took up cruising on their Cal. She has worked in the marine industry since the 80’s. Debbie is anxious to assist you in selling or buying your next boat. You can reach Debbie on her cell at (253) 732-9988 or email at Debbie@nwyachtnet.com.

representative for the past two years, learned the maritime business while working at a marina in the Tampa, FL, area prior to moving to Northwest Washington in 2008. He replaces Paul Stannert, who retired April 1. The new harbormaster said he plans

to build on the efforts made by Stannert at improving customer service, with a goal of making the marina a premier destination for Puget Sound boaters. He also looks forward to working with La Conner town officials and the business community on efforts to promote the community.

Scott Leigh, Publisher of the West

Coast boating magazine Dockside, passed away on Saturday, May 1, at his home in Gig Harbor, WA. He was 60 years old.

Swiftsure Yachts is on the move.

They’ve relocated a few blocks north of their old office to Nautical Landing at 2500 Westlake Ave North where ample free parking is available for customers. According to founding partner Pete McGonagle, “We’re excited about this move. The new location offers convenient display moorage right below our office for power and sail yachts of any size.” In business since 2002, Swiftsure Yachts focuses on providing exceptional service to those selling or purchasing quality yachts. Contact Swiftsure at (206) 378-1110 or www.swiftsureyachts.com

Nautical Crossword

Across

1 Heavy timbers that form the main fore-and-aft structure of a wooden ship

5 Small whirlpool 8 Unified 9 Port side of the vessel 11 _____drift: spray blowing off the top of breaking waves

12 Weather warning word 14 Timber fastened to the bottom of the keel providing a watertight covering for boltholes

16 ___ Aviv 17 Force of water drawing away from the beach

18 Narrow waterway between two land masses or islands

20 Maximum safe reading of a gauge (2 words)

23 Toward the stern 25 Porgy or bass 27 Smooth

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29 Electronic instrument that can detect underwater objects

30 Ships that specialize in deepening channels

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Down

1 Flake the foresail halyards in a large coil with other coils within

2 15th century ship with three masts 3 Tears a sail from carrying too much wind (2 words 4 Hide-hair link 5 Coast Guard rank (abbr.) 6 Measuring how deep the water is (2 words)

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7 Sporty loose-footed downwind sail hoisted high in the foreward rigging

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10 Work segment 13 It is used to steer a vessel 15 Look for oil 19 Compartment for accommodations

21 Way, way off 22 “__ A Lady” Tom Jones tune 24 According to 25 Nourished 26 High marks in exams 28 Victory symbol

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