The Waggoner Team

From south Puget Sound to Ketchikan, Alaska including the west coast of Vancouver Island, this popular annual guide—called the “bible for Northwest cruising”— provides detailed information about marinas, marine parks, fuel docks, U.S./Canada border crossings, customs, VHF radio requirements, and more.

Introducing the Waggoner Team

Find out more from the Waggoner Team in regards to boating in the Pacific Northwest in Waggoner Articles.

No Wake Speed Limit Zones

No Wake Speed Limit Speed limit and boat wake control zones exist throughout our boating region. Almost none of these speed zones are depicted on our nautical charts. Often, but not always, the speed zones are marked by on-water buoys or signage along the...

Where to cruiser to next? The Waggoner Team provides articles, tips, and ideas on cruising destinations for our readers.

A little History of the Canal du Midi

The Canal du Midi was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996. The canal comprises 328 structures including aqueducts, bridges, tunnels, and locks. Waters of the Canal du Midi twist and turn through the countryside, passing acres of vineyards, fields...

Maintaining a boat is essential to prolonging its life and providing safe and easy going cruising. The Waggoner Team provides articles, tips, and ideas on maintenance.

No Wake Speed Limit Zones

No Wake Speed Limit Speed limit and boat wake control zones exist throughout our boating region. Almost none of these speed zones are depicted on our nautical charts. Often, but not always, the speed zones are marked by on-water buoys or signage along the...

The Waggoner Team provides tips for boaters on what to do while cruising and more…

5-star Meals Begin with Proper Grill Care

Caring for the BBQA strong odor on my boat led me to the lazarette, where we store the propane grill. I had neglected to clean the grill during fall layup, mold had formed on the bits of baked-on food and grease that remained.Grilling is truly our favorite...

Gear for boaters are constantly changing and the Waggoner Team provides reviews for boaters to keep informed. Mark Bunzel provides reviews on boats for our readers.

The New Helmsman Trawlers 31 Camano: An Impressive Redesign

My first reaction is―don’t confuse the Helmsman Trawlers 31 Camano with the legacy Camano 31. They may look alike, but the new version is significantly improved while at the same time maintaining the famous Keelform hull that made the Camano 31 such a...

The Waggoner Team provides articles on things to experience while out cruising.

Cluxewe Bistro – A fabulous Dinner

The new Cluxewe Waterfront Bistro is in its fourth year of operation and has already gained notoriety. The restaurant is accessible by taxi, or boaters staying at North Island Marina can use the marina’s courtesy van. The Cluxewe Bistro is located 7 miles...