A company linked to Patagonia's founder got the edge in Washington's land-based salmon race. Some wonder why.

The Canadian group outmaneuvered industry players with an agreement to develop a land-based operation in the US state.

Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard is listed as a founding partner of Aligne Capital Partners, which is raising a new venture capital fund.
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard is listed as a founding partner of Aligne Capital Partners, which is raising a new venture capital fund.Photo: Terry Straehley / Shutterstock.com