Center for Wooden Boats Celebrating 50th Anniversary
July 15, 2026
On August 22nd, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., the Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) is welcoming the boating community to help celebrate their 50th Anniversary Reunion. For 50 years, CWB has connected people to Seattle’s living…
Northern Century Race Coming Sept. 4-7
July 13, 2026
Calling all PNW racers, Northern Century is ON for September 4-7 and registration is open! The Anacortes Yacht Club is proud to announce the return of the Northern Century, a 100‑mile and 50‑mile endurance sailing race held…
First Cohort of High School Vessel Operations Graduates from Everett Area Maritime Education Partnership
July 10, 2026
Join us in celebrating the first Vessel Operations graduates from a high school maritime education partnership formed between Port of Everett, Maritime Institute, and Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center. Congratulations, graduates!…
Washington’s New 0.5% Recreational Boat Tax Went Into Effect July 1
July 1, 2026
Though an industry coalition successfully thwarted a more significant luxury tax proposal on boat sales in 2025, a smaller but more broadly applied tax on recreational boat sales took effect July 1. The following details…
TowBoatUS Expands On-Water Service in British Columbia
June 29, 2026
TowBoatUS recently announced its continued expansion in British Columbia with the opening of a fourth location in the province. TowBoatUS Sointula is now on the water, assisting recreational boaters around Malcolm Island,…
Classic Yachts Coming to Bell Harbor June 19-21
June 15, 2026
A Seattle tradition returns to the city center to celebrate the region's classic yachts and those who love them.
Rare Opportunity: Join the 48° North Crew
June 12, 2026
There's a chance to join the tight-knit 48° North crew, are you interested?

Be Whale Wise: Stay 1,000 Yards Away
June 4, 2026
With the summer boating and cruising season upon us, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is reminding boaters to follow the law and protect endangered Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW) by staying 1,000…
Join PSSC for “Beyond Home Waters” with Paul Tsai
June 1, 2026
The Puget Sound Cruising Club (PSCC ) is inviting boaters to an evening with local bluewater sailor and author Paul Tsai on June 19, as he shares his experiences leaping beyond our familiar home waters to explore two of the…
24th Annual PNW Pirates Bash Set For August 21-23 in Poulsbo
May 29, 2026
Since 2002, the PNW Pirates Bash has been making waves across Puget Sound and has evolved into a beloved annual pilgrimage for a dedicated crew of sailors known as the Pacific Northwest Pirates. The 24th edition will be…
