The Ranger Tugs Journal

Roche Harbor is a naturally sheltered harbor and resort on the northwest side of San Juan Island, facing towards Vancouver Island. The harbor is a popular, centralized boating hub, acting as an aquatic gateway between Washington State and British Columbia.

Hey, it’s Gus The Dog.  The people that I own have a Ranger Tug 27OB.  They had a 25SC, but one day there was a huge argument, and now they have the bigger boat.  Fits me just fine.

Stern tying is the act of securing your boat to the shore after anchoring. Doing this cuts down your boat’s anchorage swing by a dramatic amount; it is not only safer, but also courteous to other boaters by allowing for more boats to anchor in the harbor.

It's a great fishery for friends and family to spend time together on the boat. It's also a numbers game. You always want more shrimp in a single pot on a single pull in less time. Fishing for shrimp is fast. They are either there or they are elsewhere.

One of the skillsets acquired while owning a boat is a new vocabulary unique to the boating experience. We’ve gathered some common terms that both amateur and seasoned captains will commonly come across.

Cruising with a pet companion is a delight, and from our own experience, boating and adventure wouldn't be the same without our furry family member. But you outta be prepared if you want the best outcome from a lovable pet on your boat.

An invaluable skill is knowing knots around your vessel and identifying which situations each are best used in. Below are some of the more common knots used in boating, and the basic how-to of tying each.

Fishing and spending time on the water has been a really favorite activity for our family. One of the best things is just the shared times with family and friends. Sometimes it means a really early morning, or some extra clean up time, but it’s been something we shared with our boys from the time they were young to now when they are adults. So many special memories have been made and we know we are blessed to enjoy something not everyone gets the chance to experience.