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Waggoner Guide
The Waggoner Guide has been guiding boaters to spectacular Northwest destinations since 1994. From Olympia, WA to Ketchikan, AK, the guide is referred to by boaters as The Bible for Northwest Cruising.
The History of the Waggoner Name
About 1584, the Dutch Pilot Lucas Janszoon Waghenaer published a volume of navigational principles, tables, charts, and sailing instructions, which served as a guide for other such books for the next 200 years.
Waggoner has worked tirelessly to build our community. As a result, we are now offering a robust and beneficial membership package, where together we can exchange, educate, enrich, encourage, and entertain within the community.
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Education Center
We are Passionate About Teaching Boaters.
Our instructors and classes are formed to give boaters the tools and experience they need by providing high quality marine courses to boat owners. Check out our full Cruisers College Courses and Seminar schedule.
- Cruising Destinations
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- Experiences
Top of the World – Eagle Cliff on Cypress Island
by Leonard and Lorena Landon | Sep 30, 2020 | Cruising Destinations
Where in Washington State waters can you hike 600 feet up to the top of an island and be rewarded with a 360-degree view?
Adventuring to Princess Louisa Inlet
by Karla Locke | Jul 25, 2020 | Cruising Destinations
Dyes Inlet and the Silverdale Marina with Europa
by Waggoner Guest | Jun 26, 2020 | Cruising Destinations
WTH Is This and What Do I Do With It?
by Waggoner Guest | Mar 16, 2020 | Tips for Boaters, Waggoner Articles
First Aid Kit Essentials for Recreational Vessels By Annie Feyereisen RN Let me ask you this,...
There is more to BOUNCE
by Waggoner Guest | Oct 18, 2019 | Tips for Boaters
Proof of Insurance – Is your yacht insured enough?
by Karla Locke | Sep 29, 2019 | Articles, Tips for Boaters
No Wake Speed Limit Zones
by Leonard and Lorena Landon | May 28, 2019 | Tips for Boaters, Waggoner Articles
Stay in Reach with DeLorme inReach
by Leonard and Lorena Landon | Sep 25, 2018 | Boat and Gear Review
Several years ago we replaced our satellite phone and SPOT 3 Satellite GPS Tracker with a DeLorme...
Does Meguiar’s Canvas Cleaner Really Work?
by Missy Gervais | Aug 23, 2018 | Boat and Gear Review
The Miggo Strap and Wrap for your binoculars
by Missy Gervais | Aug 23, 2018 | Boat and Gear Review
Great Sun Products for Your Boating Adventures
by Missy Gervais | Aug 23, 2018 | Boat and Gear Review
Boat Insurance – What is Covered?
by Waggoner Guest | Oct 14, 2020 | Waggoner Articles
Insurance for your vessel can also mean the difference between an accident remaining an accident, or an accident becoming a launching pad for financial ruin
SR3 – Sealife Response + Rehab + Research
by Leonard and Lorena Landon | Mar 30, 2020 | Waggoner Articles
WTH Is This and What Do I Do With It?
by Waggoner Guest | Mar 16, 2020 | Tips for Boaters, Waggoner Articles
An Experience of a Lifetime – The Van Isle 360
by Waggoner Guest | Oct 31, 2020 | Experiences
With boats racing in constantly changing waters off a remote coast with few roads, it is not your typical spectator race.
SV Hadley 2020 Post Labor Day Cruise
by Waggoner Guest | Sep 30, 2020 | Experiences
A Kismet Cruise
by Waggoner Guest | Jul 12, 2020 | Experiences
Take a ride on the Aquabus Ferry
by Karla Locke | Nov 26, 2019 | Experiences
Whales hard to port!
by Waggoner Guest | Oct 11, 2019 | Cruising Destinations, Experiences
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