Sea Scouts Set Sail with Youth Jazz Fundraiser at Port of Everett

Pacific Northwest sailors and music lovers alike are invited to the second annual Totem Middle School Jazz Club & Everett Sea Scouts Fundraiser on Friday, May 31 at the Port of Everett. This unique event combines…

New West Marine App Modernizes Ordering for Boating Pros

West Marine Pro, the wholesale division of West Marine, has recently launched a full-featured mobile app to assist in getting supplies. Available on IOS and Android, the app is designed to make ordering marine parts fast,…

Ericson Rendezvous Coming to Anacortes July 11-13

Ericson yacht owners of the Pacific Northwest will hold their annual Rendezvous this year at Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes on July 11-13. All current, past and even potential Ericson owners who are interested in learning and…

Boating Safety Program Focusing on Life Jacket Use for Paddlers

The Recreational Boating Safety Program recently announced its focus on life jacket use while paddling, and is asking the public to partake in an anonymous survey. Paddlesports like kayaking, canoeing and stand-up…

Around the Americas Expedition Launching May 3 in Anacortes

After months of boat projects and preparation, the research sailing vessel One Ocean will be departing for its 14-month Around the Americas education and research expedition on May 3 from Anacortes. Skagit Valley College…

State Parks to Co-Host Washington Coast Cleanup on April 19

We are devotees of Washington's waters and shorelines and active users/appreciators of the State Parks, and thus are excited to share an excellent opportunity to get out and help this weekend! As a proud member of the…

Wooden Boat Festival Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now

Join your fellow boating enthusiasts in Port Townsend on September 5–7, 2025, for the 48th Wooden Boat Festival! The largest festival of wooden boats in North America, the festival is a place where kids and adults alike…

Center for Wooden Boats’ Free Boating Day Coming April 27

The Center for Wooden boats recently announced that their 4th Annual Free Boating Day will be taking place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at their South Lake Union campus in Seattle. The event also…

Washington State Legislature Advancing Bill that Includes “Luxury Tax” on Boats, Other Vehicles

A new proposal in Olympia includes a 10% "luxury tax" on the purchase price of vessels that exceeded $500,000. Washington State's newly introduced Senate Bill 5801 (SB 5801) is a very broad transportation funding bill, and…

Marine Thrift Swap Meet, April 5 in Port Townsend

The Marine Thrift Swap Meet is back to serve and stoke boat folk of all stripes. Join your fellow boaters at one of the PNW’s best bargain boating bazaars to stock up on used and useful tools, hardware, boat supplies, and…