Are you looking for quality used boat parts and supplies or lightly used new marine equipment? Then be sure to attend some of the upcoming marine-swap meets this season. Come discover those special treasures and share your enthusiasm with fellow boaters at these springtime meets.
Anacortes, Fidalgo Yacht Club Garage Sale. Marine supplies, equipment, furnishings, and other treasures. Saturday, April 12 from 9 am to 2 pm located in the FYC parking lot at 6046 Sands Way, Anacortes, WA. The public is invited to purchase found treasurers to support the local yacht club. The Skyline Flea Market takes place on the same day, located across the street from the yacht club and Old Salt’s Deli in the Skyline Property Owners Assoc. building at 6041 Sands Way. Make it a day and come shop both venues!
Everett Yacht Club Swap Meet. A variety of boating wares available for purchase at the club’s annual swap meet on Saturday, May 17, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Everett Yacht Club, 1720 W. Marine View Drive. Registration is not required. Bring your useful boating-related donations to Commodore Plaza at Everett Marina next to the yacht club for their annual fundraiser yard sale. Questions can be sent to JoAnn Tolentino, Events Coordinator, at events@everettyachtclub.com
Port Ludlow Marina Swap Meet. Community Marine Swap on Saturday, May 3 from 8 am to Noon. Grilled Breakfast Hotdogs and snacks available during the swap. Those selling wares can rent booths undercover or outside, contact Cory at the marina, 360-437-0513. Space available upland or at the docks for skiffs being sold too!
Olympia Yacht Club Swap Meet. Shop for all sorts of household goods, marine supplies, boating gear, and other nautical items on Saturday, April 19 in the parking lot of the clubhouse located at 201 Simmons St. NW; sales run from 9 am to Noon. Donations collected help support the local food bank. Those wishing to sell items need to register with franwil@comcast.net (360-584-2952). There will be Safety and Education Exhibits too, from 9 am to 1 pm. Drop off your expired flares and check out the new safety gear to purchase.
Port Townsend Marine Thrift Swap. Come stock up on useful tools, hardware, and other supplies on Saturday, April 5 from 8 am to 2 pm in the gravel lot next to Marine Thrift on the grounds at Boat Haven, 315B Haines Place. Want to sell your marine wares at the Swap Meet? Register for space by going to nwmaritime.org/swap-meet/. Bring your own tables, chairs, and tent at 7 am for setup. Unsold items can be donated to Marine Thrift. If you are interested in helping out, call the volunteer coordinator at 360-385-3628 x 115. Marine Thrift is a non-profit project of the NW Maritime Center.
Seattle, Fisheries Supply Swap Meet. The ever-popular annual Fisheries maritime flea market, starts at 5 am and runs until 1 pm on Saturday, April 12. Come early to get the best deals! You will find a variety of both new and used sought after items like dock lines, marine parts, motors, equipment, and much more. In addition to the dozens of boaters selling and buying boating equipment, Fisheries Supply will be offering special pricing on clearance, discontinued, and overstocked items. The 6 am flea market is located downstairs in the parking lot across from Gas Works Park, and upstairs in a cordoned-off area starting at 7 am. Fisheries marine supply store is located at 1900 N. Northlake Way. For questions regarding the swap meet, email support@fisheriessupply.com or call 206-632-4462.
Sidney Anglers Swap Meet. Come shop the Fishing and Boating Swap Meet put on by Sidney Anglers on Saturday, May 3 from 9 am to 3pm. The meet takes place at Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney BC. For information and to book space to sell your boat or set up multiple tables (9×19 ft space) during the meet, call Norman Kent at 250-732-3429. There is a $50 fee to rent the space, bring your own tables. All proceeds raised at the meet go to salmon enhancement projects. The BC Boat Show is going on simultaneously at Port Sidney, May 1-4.
Victoria B.C. Maritime Museum Meet. The museum will be holding an annual marine outdoor sale in the future, once a new venue has been selected and confirmed.
Photos: Port Townsend Thrift
