Four Boating Tips for July 4th
It's always one of the busiest boating days of the year, and the fun-meter will be in the red! But safety is as important as ever during this holiday weekend with big crowds, long days, and varied experience levels on all…
Clean Vessel Act Grants Fund New or Replacement Pumpout Options Around Washington
State Parks Clean Vessel Act Grant Program funds $690,000 in grants and a facilities assessment, focusing on sewage disposal systems for vessels and outreach programs. OLYMPIA — June 27, 2024 — Recreational boaters in…
SARC UPDATE: More North American Tasar Events Now Included
The Tasar dinghy class has attracted some of the region's nest sailors for many years, and the list of World Champions based in the Seattle area is truly extraordinary—most recently and most prolifically Jonathan and Libby…
Pacific Northwest Small Boat Festival Coming to Port Ludlow
Join the Pocket Yachters and fellow boating enthusiasts at Port Ludlow Marina July 26-27 to celebrate small craft—from sailboats to rowboats and more. The Pacific Northwest Small Boat Festival (SBF) will showcase 75 small…
BoatUS Opens Grant Program for $7.5M to Remove Abandoned and Derelict Vessels
The problem of abandoned and derelict boats littering the nation's waterways has been on the rise for years, and many areas around the Pacific Northwest are in need of assistance cleaning them up. Fortunately, help is now…
Marine Buy-Swap-Sell Meet at Oak Harbor Yacht Club June 8
America’s Boating Club of Deception Pass and the Oak Harbor Yacht Club are sponsoring a marine buy-sell-swap meet on Saturday, June 8 at the Oak Harbor Yacht Club from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will also feature low-cost,…
Community Boating Center Celebrates Completion of Wheelhouse Building Project
Bellingham's Community Boating Center (CBC) recently announced the completion of its long-awaited Wheelhouse Building Project, marking a significant milestone in the organization's journey to enhance accessibility and…
Lakebay Marina Redevelopment Project Asking For Boaters’ Input
The Lakebay Marina Redevelopment project is seeking to improve water access, add amenities, and honor the site's historic significance—and they need your help! Priorities for the project include: Engaging the community,…
Mobile Pumpout Boats Gain Popularity, Continue to Expand Throughout Puget Sound
Mobile pumpout boats improve water quality in Puget Sound and provide options for recreational boaters. That's great news as we head into boating season 2024! Looking ahead to Opening Day weekend in Seattle and the…
Schooner Zodiac Celebrating 100th Birthday with Open House
Well known around the Pacific Northwest, the 160-foot Schooner Zodiac will celebrate its 100th birthday at an Open House on Sunday, May 19th, at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal in Fairhaven from 11 a.m - 4 p.m. The ship…