The Boat Guy

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 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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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?”

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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!

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.

Hydroplane racing legend Chip Hanauer will be the first to admit he doesn't know much about cruising despite being one of the fastest men on water. Lucky for him, Ranger Tugs has partnered up to help him master the art of destination boating.

With regard to the “Winter Boating” segment, I want everyone to know that I “eat my own cooking.” I’m not laying on my couch, during the winter months, with my favorite blanket over me, while I tell you folks you should get out on the water. Honest! This time I’m telling the truth. Really!

Join The Boat Guy, Chip Hanauer, for his Viking retreat in Poulsbo Wa., February 7-9 and catch all his videos in the Lifestyles at www.PassageMaker.com!