Multiple Washington Sea Grant Workshops Upcoming
The folks at Washington Sea Grant have a busy schedule of interesting and important workshops this fall — relevant to recreational and commercial mariners alike. The three next opportunities are in Westport, Seattle, and…
Central Sound’s Beloved Duck Dodge Rum Run is ON!
The long awaited official announcement is in — this year’s Duck Dodge Rum Run will be held on November 5th. Yes, the date is a little later in the year than desired, but it's the only day that will work without overlapping…
WDFW Seeks Public Input on Rules for Vessels Operating Near Southern Resident Killer Whales
Washington Department of of Fish and Wildlife invites public participation in an online survey about rules for vessels operating near Southern Resident killer whales. The survey, available through Sept. 30, 2022, will…
Marine Corrosion and Protection Workshop in Port Hadlock
Take a Marine Corrosion Protection Workshop in Port Hadlock at the the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding October 15, 2022. Washington Sea Grant, the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding and Washington State…
Point Hudson Jetty Rebuild Begins, Marina Closed Until Spring 2023
The popular Point Hudson Marina operated by the Port of Port Townsend is closed for the next five months. The two jetties that protect the entrance to Point Hudson in Port Townsend were built in 1934, when the U.S.…
Port of Lopez Launches a New Free Pumpout Boat in Fisherman Bay
Good news, cruisers! Free mobile pumpout options in the San Juan Islands continue to expand — Port of Lopez is now operating a seasonal mobile pumpout service. A new sewage pumpout boat is providing free service to…
Wooden Boat Festival Weekend is Here!
One of our favorite boating events of the year kicks off today in Port Townsend and runs through Sunday — the Wooden Boat Festival! The Wooden Boat Festival is the largest wooden boat festival in North America — a place…
Update: USCG Response Continues After Vessel Sinks Near San Juan Island
USCG and partner agencies are working on containment and cleanup of diesel after a fishing vessel sank near San Juan Island on Saturday, August 13. From the USCG Newsroom: The Unified Command continues its response following…