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…
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…
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…
Olympia Harbor Days Festival Returns Labor Day Weekend
Only at Olympia Harbor Days can Puget Sound vintage tugboats be found for a climb aboard show and races. The free South Sound Maritime Heritage Association family-friendly festival along the boardwalk is set for September 2…
Boats Afloat Show Coming to South Lake Union Sept. 15-18
Boats Afloat Show brining sailboat, powerboats and shoreside activities to South Lake Union Sept. 15-18.
Husky Sailing Foundation Celebrates New Flying Junior Fleet
On Monday, June 6, multiple generations of Husky Sailing alumni and supporters celebrated the collegiate team’s new fleet of Flying Junior sailboats with a christening ceremony in the Sail Sand Point boatyard on the shores…
Harney Channel Between Orcas and Shaw Renamed Cayou Channel
The 2-mile channel between the south end of Orcas Island and the north end of Shaw Island formerly known as Harney Channel has received a name change. On Tuesday, July 5 the Washington State Board of Natural Resources…