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…
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…
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…
