The 2018 Waggoner Guide Flotilla to Alaska, which left in May and arrived in Ketchikan on May 31, was a big success. Eight boats made it safely to Ketchikan and we learned a lot along the way and are all better mariners as a result. They are now off exploring in Southeast Alaska and some…
B.C. Marine Parks is a name you recognize and one that conjures up great memories and mental images. But, B.C. Marine Parks Forever Society is probably a name not as recognizable and should be. Through the work of the B.C. Marine Parks Forever Society, marine parks in British Columbia have been expanded and made more…
Seven experienced couples and individuals cruise waters of the inside passage looking for changes and updates for the next annual publication of the Waggoner Cruising Guide. These field correspondents are on-the-water-cruisers visiting marinas, anchorages, and passages described in the Waggoner Cruising Guide, recording the many things that change each year. Marinas, of course, are the…
Wooden Boat Festival – All Day Seminars Understanding Marine Diesel Engines by Nigel Calder September 8, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location: Pope Building Tuition: $125 Register here. Understanding Marine Diesel Engines Understanding Marine Diesel Engines starts with a brief introduction on how a diesel engine works will be followed by a detailed…
Wooden Boat Festival – All Day Seminars Understanding Boat Electrical Systems by Nigel Calder September 7, 2018, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Location: Pope Building Tuition: $125 Register here. Understanding Boat Electrical Systems The Understanding Boat Electrical Systems course starts with a brief explanation of core electrical terms followed by key design criteria for both DC…
Waggoner Cruising Guide Seminar Understanding the Weather in the Pacific Northwest and How to Stay out of Trouble with Mark Bunzel at Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend September 6th, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. $45 Register here. Understanding Pacific Northwest Weather is one of the biggest challenges when cruising in this area. It can make…
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