Video: 2024 Wooden Boat Festival
Our friends and colleagues at Northwest Maritime once again did an amazing job putting on the Wooden Boat Festival! If you weren't able to attend, or did attend and want a fun look back at the festivities, check out this…
The Fall Boats Afloat Show is Underway!
The Fall Boats Afloat Show on Seattle’s South Lake Union kicked off on Thursday, September 12, and runs through Sunday, September 15. With more than 150 world-class craft on display, the show offers plenty to see and explore…
Washington State Parks Co-hosting Coastal Cleanup on September 21
As a member of the Washington Clean Coast Alliance, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks) will co-host the annual International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 21. This year’s event will take…
Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival Kicking Off Today!
With the backdrop of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the fellowship of PNW wooden boat fanatics flooded Port Townsend on Friday. Come join the fun this weekend! Hosted by the Northwest Maritime Center…
Fisheries Supply Fall Swap Meet Set for September 28
Fall is coming quick, and with it is the always-popular Fisheries Supply Swap Meet.
The highly anticipated Fisheries Supply Fall Swap Meet is back on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dive into a sea
Fall Boats Afloat Show Coming to South Lake Union
South Lake Union is poised to once again host the Fall Boats Afloat Show featuring more than 150 sailboats and powerboats. The Fall Boats Afloat Show will be on Seattle’s South Lake Union Sept. 12-15, spotlighting a…
All Systems Go for 51st Olympia Harbor Days
Vintage vessels, family friendly activities, tugboat races, live entertainment and more will highlight the 2024 Olympia Harbor Days Maritime Festival, August 30 - September 1. Get ready to set sail for an unforgettable…
NMTA Announces Available Grant Funding for Grow Boating Programs
The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) is once again making funds available for promoting boating in the Northwest; deadline to apply is Oct 31, 2024. NMTA recently announced the continuation of its Grow Boating grant…
Women Boatbuilders from Around the World to Gather at the Wooden Boat Festival
Year after year, the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival evolves, yet in many ways, it feels like reconnecting with a dear friend, and the inventive opportunities and unique stories within the wooden boat community continue…
Washington State Parks Increasing Mooring Fees in 2025
Amid increasing operating costs, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission has decided to increase its mooring and camping fees for 2025 to better support its operations. The camping fee changes will take effect…