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Rules of the Road & Navigation Class
The Northwest Maritime Center, headquartered in Port Townsend, is offering their Rules of the Road & Aids to Navigation Class, presented online Tuesday October 6 through Wednesday October 7 in the evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Experienced instructors guide...
Outboard Motor Repair and Maintenance Class
Are you wanting to learn more about maintaining and repairing your outboard motor? If you own a vessel with an outboard motor, or a smaller boat or dinghy, then you won’t want to miss registering for the one-day class covering outboard motors at the Marine Technology...
Free Course for New Boaters at Anacortes Marine Technology Center
Are you a new boater or new to the Pacific Northwest and eager to learn more about sailing and cruising our beautiful local waters? The Marine Technology Center in Anacortes has supported recreational boaters through Cruisers College classes for more than 50 years. A...
Northwest Maritime Courses for Boaters
Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend, Washington is offering two courses this fall, one in late September and another in early October. The in-person Advanced First Aid/CPR for Mariners course is held at the Center (431 Water St.) in Port Townsend, and the Rules...
Fidalgo Bay Day, Sept. 26 Event, Anacortes
The public is invited to join a day of fun and education at the Samish Indian Nation’s Fidalgo Bay Resort on Saturday, September 26, from 11 am to 3 pm in Anacortes (4701 Fidalgo Bay Road). Visitors can participate in a beach-seining demonstration and help conduct a...
Removal of the Trutch Island Name from Charts by Canadian Hydrographic Service
The Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) has announced that they are removing the name of Trutch Island from charts but has not yet provided a replacement name. Trutch Island is a small island located in Estavan Sound and is part of the Estevan Group of islands on the...
Bellingham Waterfront SeaFeast, 2026
Admission to this sea-feast festival is free, with ticketed activities to enrich the experience like the oyster samplings, cruises on the bay, industry tours, and VIP packages. Join others on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26 & Sept. 27 for the BBQ salmon, hands-on...
Fisheries Supply Fall Swap Meet, 2026
The Fisheries Supply nautical store in Seattle is hosting its annual swap meet on September 19 from 6 am to 1 pm. Boaters can buy and sell gently used boating gear, access new and special priced warehouse inventory, and meet other knowledgeable boaters at this...
Gulf Islands Region, Private Docks Management Plan – Feedback Sought
The following public notice/article is a reprint from the Government of British Columbia: Summary Public survey on the draft Strategic Management Plan will be open from Sept. 3, 2026, until Oct. 18, 2026 The plan proposes guidelines for the management of private...
Famous Wooden Boat Festival, Port Townsend
Did you know that the Annual Wooden Boat Festival held in Port Townsend is the largest festival of wooden boats in North America, if not the world!? Thousands of people arrive over the weekend from around the U.S. and Canadian provinces to take-in the richness of...
Seattle Boats Afloat Show, September 17-20
Come tour a wide variety of boat styles and sizes, experience the latest innovations, and find the boat of your dreams. Attend the free seminars, enjoy delicious food and drink, and bring the kids for family activities too! Live music completes the festive atmosphere...
The New Aspen C110
The following is a sponsored article by Arnie Hammerman of Aspen Power Catamarans: Built locally in Burlington, WA Aspen power catamarans have been delivering stable and efficient proa cats for many years. Their newest model, the 38’ (11.6m) Aspen C110 uses modern gas...
The Odyssey of Enlightenment – Project Capitaine Laperouse
Music composer Olivier Gavignaud has written a symphony to celebrate the Expedition of French Explorer, Laperouse fused with cinema screening of AI visuals that are stunningly realistic. This groundbreaking blend of technology, history, and orchestration has reached...
Saving White Abalone – Vessel Support Needed
SeaKeepers, an ocean conservation nonprofit, is requesting volunteer vessel support in order for scientists to collect data on the endangered white abalone off the coast of California. The efforts support NOAA’s long-term recovery plan and guide conservation...
Wrap Up the Summer with Local Festivals
Some of the best festivals take place in late August and early September at destinations convenient for boaters that offer moorage. Be sure to make your moorage reservations early for these popular events. Come enjoy the summer scene and nautical-themed celebrations...