They Launched a FREE Boating Magazine in 2026—And It’s Taking Off | Nautical Northwest

Posted on 05/07/2026
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The Boat Geeks #51 - Todd Feinroth, Publisher, and Norris Comer, Editor-in-Chief of Nautical Northwest Magazine

Todd and Norris are the engine room of the Pacific NW's newest print publication for boaters. Just launched in 2026, Nautical Northwest is free and available on a bimestrial basis. Which we learned means every two months!

Recorded aboard their floating studio in Port Townsend, WA, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Daeron and Darren take a deep dive into the world of boating.

In this episode: Daeron and Darren, who are big fans of boating magazines, discover how the latest publication in the Pacific NW came into existence. They also learn very interesting things about Todd and Norris. Like how Todd wan't sure he was going to survive a harrowing trip around Cape Horn in a 35-foot sailboat, and how native PNW resident Norris came to star in a Norwegian reality TV show!

Brought to you by the Boater's Guide, a free mobile app for PNW boaters. Available on iOS and Android devices, The Boater's Guide is information and adventure right at your fingertips, right when you need it. Download for free in the App Store or Google Play: https://www.pnwboatersguide.com/boaters-guide

Nautical Northwest Magazine: https://www.nauticalnw.com/
Digital version: https://www.nauticalnw.com/magazine/
Outlets: https://www.nauticalnw.com/vendors-and-locations/
Todd's Charter Boat: https://www.sanjuanclassiccharters.com/
Norris' Award-winning book, Salmon in the Seine: https://www.amazon.com/Salmon-Seine-Memories-Everything-Between/dp/1737867621

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