SEVENTY48 Launches Today! Cheer on Racers at the Tacoma Start or Follow Online
The human powered adventure race, SEVENTY48, begins tonight in Tacoma's Foss Waterway. Join the fun at the start, or follow the hundred-plus teams online! Now in its seventh running, SEVENTY48 continues to deliver for its…
Study Indicates Building New Hybrid Ferries In-State Good For Washington Economy
Each ferry built in-state would support 1,200 jobs, $131 million in wages, $338 milliion to Washington businesses, and $32 million in local taxes. The following press release from the Port of Everett was sent to 48° North…
One More Day to Enjoy Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show
The Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show featuring Trawlerfest is on, and it's great! Saturday May 17 is your last day to check out the show. Yesterday, I got to visit the Anacortes Boat and Yacht Show, an event that continues to…
Free Mobile Pump-Out Coming to West Puget Sound
A new free mobile pump-out boat has launched in West Puget Sound to serve recreational boaters during the summer cruising season. Recreational boaters in West Puget Sound have a new and environmentally friendly way to…
Lake Union Seaplane Advisory Buoys Go In Again On Memorial Day, Boaters Asked to ‘Mind The Zone’
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, it's the time of year when Seaplane Advisory Buoys will once again be put in place on Lake Union, asking boaters for the courtesy of awareness and accommodating seaplane traffic. If you’ve…
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…