There are several ways to contribute to Pacific Yachting - Pacific Northwest magazine. Is there a piece of news or a local event that catches your attention and you think others should hear about? Send us a short piece for ON THE WATERFRONT. Want to share your musings about the cruising life? Send us a short essay of your thoughts for REFLECTIONS. Know of a perfect anchorage that you'd like to share with other readers? Submit a short piece for our new column GUNKHOLING.

Are you a freelance writer with a passion for boats and the know-how to articulate it? Query the editor with your idea about boating in the Pacific Northwest. If you're a photographer that shoots boats around the coast, we'd love to see your best shots.

ON THE WATERFRONT

Send a local news item or event of up to 400 words. If it interests you, it might interest other boaters in the community as well.

REFLECTIONS

Submit an essay of your musings, lessons learned, adventures, joys and frustrations with all things boating related. Keep it light, make us laugh if you can. Aim for 800-1,000 words and follow our editorial guidelines. If we print your essay, you'll be compensated for your work.

FAVOURITE GUNKHOLES

WIN A ONE-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO PACIFIC YACHTING - PACIFIC NORTHWEST! Submit an article about your favourite gunkhole. In up to 500 words, explain why it’s your favourite, what its attractions are, plus how to get to it (and if there are difficulties). Include a short bio about yourself along with up to five photos.

FEATURES and PHOTOGRAPHY

Pacific Yachting - Pacific Northwest is a magazine about boating in the Pacific Northwest region and B.C., as such all submissions must be related to this area. We welcome well-written, well-researched and compelling stories in the following categories: Explorations, Destinations, Do-It-Yourself Repairs and Improvements, Local Coastal and Industry History, Seamanship and Boating Lifestyle. Submit a query to the editor before sending your completed article. Please refer to our guidelines for both editorial content and photography before submitting queries. Payment for published work should be confirmed prior to submitting materials.