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.

Pocket Cruiser – Discovering SE Alaska

In Part I of this two-part series, Waggoner Field Correspondents Bob and Shino Posey share their discoveries while Pocket Cruising SE Alaska on their 24-foot SeaSport. We trailered our 24-foot SeaSport Explorer from Seattle to Prince...

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

Pocket Cruiser – Discovering SE Alaska, Part II

In Part II of this two-part series, Waggoner Field Correspondents Bob and Shino Posey share their discoveries while Pocket Cruising SE Alaska on their 24-foot SeaSport. After a wonderful time at Warm Springs on Baranof Island, we...

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.

Magnetic North is on the Move!! (and why we shouldn’t worry)

Should we worry that the Magnetic North is on the Move? Recently the news media is full of alarming reports that the Earth’s magnetic field is rapidly changing. Some suggest that this is the precursor to a complete reversal of the magnetic poles, during which the...

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

Like New with Marine Detailing

When we purchased our 46-foot DeFever in 2010, she looked like new and had been well-maintained by her previous owners. When out cruising with her, other boaters complimented her appearance and were surprised to learn that she had been Commissioned as...

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.

Poulsbo Maritime Museum – Boat Builders, Boats and Fishermen

The Poulsbo Maritime museum exhibits focus on Poulsbo's maritime history, fishing, boat building, the oyster industry, local characters, and of course, boats. They also have a maritime library that can be used on-site by anyone, and members are allowed to...