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by Gail Wellenstein, Kitsap Beach Naturalist Traffic inched its way westward on the floating bridge, providing the perfect opportunity to check what was hanging out in the Hood. Surf scoters and pigeon guillemots gently bobbed on the calm water while seagulls soared overhead. Out of the corner of my eye, I picked up a different motion, easily missed, of two sleek gray backs with a small triangular dorsal fin arching slightly above the water and silently disappearing. As we crept forward, they...

by Greg Buscher, PLYC Communication Manager Last month I wrote about the challenges facing yacht clubs up and down the coast, with Port Ludlow Yacht Club (PLYC) being no exception. It seems clubs of all kinds that don’t adapt to a changing environment risk becoming quaint anachronisms. Still, for a yacht club, tradition will always be hugely important. So, this month I’m focused on cruising, a core PLYC tradition kicking off this month! While not immune to the need to change it up from time...

If you live in Port Ludlow and have ever wanted to try fly fishing or have fly fished in the past, you’re in a good place for two reasons: (1) the variety of fine fly fishing opportunities near Port Ludlow for trout, bass, bluegills, salmon, and more; and (2) the excellent source for instruction and companionship right here – the Port Ludlow Fly Fishers. Formed in 1995, the Port Ludlow Fly Fishers club meets weekly on Tuesdays (except during December…too many holiday distractions going on...