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…
Eight Bells: Kurt Hoehne
With great sadness, we announce our friend Kurt Hoehne's early and very unexpected passing. On July 31, while at home, he collapsed from a sudden and massive brain hemorrhage. He passed on August 1st, after becoming an organ…
USCG Establishing Safety and Security Zones for Fleet Week and Seafair Weekend
The Coast Guard will enforce multiple safety and security zones on Elliott Bay and Lake Washington during Ship Tours and Seafair Weekend Festival August 2-4. No vessel is allowed within 100-yards of the protected vessels in…
Leschi and Lakewood Marinas Certified as Clean Marinas
The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA), Washington Sea Grant and others recently announced the certification of Leschi and Lakewood Marinas, managed by Marina Management LLC, as Clean Marinas. The prestigious Clean…
Power Proa: A Home Built Dream Boat Realized
A happy Gavin, mid-build.
The atmosphere…
Whidbey Summer Classic Promises Fun, Sun, and Hospitality
A growing success each year, the Whidbey Summer Classic will return to Oak Harbor and Penn Cove July 26-28, 2024. It's some of the best hospitality available anywhere to go along with top-drawer summer sailing fun. Oak…
Washington Recognizes ‘Paddle Safe Week’ July 22-28
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has issued a proclamation declaring the week of July 22-28 to be statewide Paddle Safe Week. Find out why and get tips on paddling safe! Supported by the Washington State Parks Boating…
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…