CHIP HANAUER
The Boat Guy: Winter Rendezvous Part Deux (VIDEO)
Chip Hanauer, The Boat Guy, is at it again. He has teamed up with NWYachting.com to present the sequel of his hit party in February of 2014, The Boat Guy Winter Rendezvous in Poulsbo, Washington.
The Boat Guy: Thank You, and A Look Back (VIDEO)
With the first year of The Boat Guy in the books, and his little Ranger Tug headed for the dry dock, Chip Hanauer take a moment to look back and say, "thank you," before riding off into the sunset.
The Boat Guy: Dredging Up Hydro History (VIDEO)
I’m excited that this video is about finding a piece of the Squire Shop that has been on the bottom of Lake Washington since 1979. It could just as easily be about a loss far worse than a piece of molded fiberglass.
The Boat Guy: Yachtoberfest-ing On The Foss Waterway (VIDEO)
This past weekend, Sam and I were invited to the first annual YachtoberFest on the Foss Waterway promenade, adjacent to the Museum of Glass and the Washington Historical Museum.
The Boat Guy: Party Time At Yachtoberfest (VIDEO)
Sam and I are jumping on the boat to party again (shocking I know)! This time, it’s the inaugural YachtoberFest at historic Foss Waterway in Tacoma, Oct. 3-4, 2014. And, there’s still some moorage left!
The Boat Guy: Chip Hits the Ranger Rendezvous (VIDEO)
I simply can’t put into words how much fun we had at the Ranger Rendezvous at Roche Harbor on San Juan Island. Our Ranger Tug, The Boat Guy I, as usual, was perfect for the Rendezvous. It’s a fast, fuel-efficient, comfortable, and beautiful boat.
The Boat Guy: Its Time For YachtoberFest! (VIDEO)
Sam and I have had the itch to party in Tacoma ever since our visit in May. And what better excuse than the inaugural YachtoberFest at historic Foss Waterway!
The Boat Guy: The Blue Blaster Rides Again (VIDEO)
I was there that horrible day in Mexico when Bill Muncey died in that boat. It is a day that I, and everyone who has ever been involved in the sport, will remember forever.
The Boat Guy: Wakeboard Until You Drop (VIDEO)
The Boat Guy wakeboarding video is a testimony to not getting scared of doing something you want just because everybody says, “It’s too hard," or “You’ll never learn it,” and so on. So go, get on the water!
The Boat Guy: Standup Paddleboarding For Parkinson's (VIDEO)
I want more of it as soon as I can. It’s an easy, clean, inexpensive, and healthy way to be on the water. So, remember, it ain’t the boat, it’s the float that matters!
The Boat Guy: Seattle By Torchlight... Parade (VIDEO)
Gosh, with all the professional sports in town and big-time entertainment available in this, suddenly, very sophisticated world-class city, who needs a grassroots celebration like Seafair’s night time parade? We do! More than ever!
The Boat Guy: American-Made Cruiser Pride (VIDEO)
Chip takes a look at why he loves his Ranger Tug so much. Hint: It may appear to be about other things, but when you get down to the real nitty gritty, it’s people.
The Boat Guy: Chip Does TrawlerFest Anacortes (VIDEO)
So what constitutes a trawler and why would there be a festival to celebrate whatever the heck a trawler is? I have a concept in my head of what I think a trawler is, but it’s only a concept.
The Boat Guy: Downtown Sailing in Seattle (VIDEO)
Once upon a time, I would suffer anything, if it would help me win. If I didn’t win, I didn’t enjoy it. Well, since then, I’ve discovered that being a warrior is good for the ego, but it’s really hard on your soul. And that’s why, these days, the Downtown Sailing Series is right up my alley.
The Boat Guy: Support The Waterfront With Vigor (VIDEO)
Okay, it’s quiz time! Why do companies who utilize boats and ships, who build boats and ships, who sell and repair boats and ships, decide to put their businesses next to the water? OK… go!
THE BOAT GUY: Seafair 2014 Kick-Off (VIDEO)
If you ever want to verify if someone (over 50 years of age) is truly a Seattle native, ask them the following question: “What did you tow behind your bike during the summer?”
The Boat Guy: The Real Tacoma, Washington (BLOG)
Frankly, those of us that don’t live near Tacoma formulate our “view” of the area by what we see when we drive past on I-5. Well, I can tell you first hand that we “Northerners” are horribly misinformed.
The Boat Guy: Man Versus Mussels
Zebra mussels and Quagga mussels will, in a very short time, take over our water ways, irrigation and water systems, unless Pacific Northwest boaters take action.
The Boat Guy: Finding Gig Harbor (VIDEO)
This video of our Gig Harbor trip is just more proof that year-round boating in the Pacific Northwest makes sense. In fact, it’s a great time! We tied up at the Tides Tavern, which has beautiful new docks, and explored the area from there.
THE BOAT GUY: It's Just Soup! (VIDEO)
During the rainy season, when we were just starting The Boat Guy, we invaded Pike Place Market and one of my favorite Lake Union boating destinations, Duke’s Chowder House, to find out why they call chowder, “chowder.”
THE BOAT GUY: Homegrown Washington Ferries (Video)
Go anywhere in the country and ask people what comes to mind when they think of Seattle. I bet they say, throwing salmon, the Space Needle, and ferries. The Washington State Ferries system really represents Seattle and the Northwest.
THE BOAT GUY: Rendez-VOUS-yah! (VIDEO)
We were hopeful that the people who had the courage to join us, in the dead of winter, would have a good time and return with some great memories, as well as some new friends. For all of those reasons, we couldn’t be happier with the way the Winter Rendezvous turned out!
THE BOAT GUY: 'Hawks, Beer and Boats' (VIDEO)
Chip strolls Century Link Field, home of the Seattle Boat Show and the Super Bowl-bound Seahawks and shares his thought on Richard Sherman, Beer, and oh yeah, boats.