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The Crew of s/v One Ocean received a warm welcome home at Anacortes on August 11th. Hugs, congratulations, and cheer resounded at the docks in Cap Sante Marina followed by a reception held at the Anacortes Yacht Club facility with over 100 people in attendance....
Pumpty Dumpty Pumpout Service in Brentwood/Tod Inlet
The Saanich Inlet Clean Waters Society is pleased to announce the return of Pumpty Dumpty holding tank pump-out service to Brentwood Bay and the Tod Inlet Marine Park. Operated by volunteers, Pumpty Dumpty is currently working two days per week (Wednesday evening and...
NMTA – Grow Boating Grant Application Now Open
The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) is well known as the producers of the Seattle Boat Show, the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show with Trawlerfest, and as active supporters of marinas, boatyards, and the marine trades through their advocacy in Olympia. Did...
David Foster Foundation Concert – Victoria Waterfront
Come enjoy a night of music in Victoria’s Inner Harbour on August 8th. This free concert brings together world-class performers. The concert is staged on a barge in the harbour, with performances starting a 7:30pm, hosted by the David Foster Foundation. The Foundation...
The Vibe is Back at Gorge Harbour Marina with More to Come
The exciting vibe that seemed to languish after the removal of the restaurant on the grounds at Gorge Harbour Marina has returned with exciting new activities and a planned new café. Gorge Harbour Marina in Desolation Sound is being rediscovered by campers, RVers, and...
Washington Parks Scheduled Buoy Repairs
Washington State Parks has published a News Release informing boaters that mooring buoy repairs will be underway starting July 16 in South Puget Sound; starting August 10 on the Kitsap Peninsula; and in North Puget Sound starting mid-September. Overnight mooring space...
Silverdale Whaling Days Festival – July 24-26
If you’re cruising Central Puget Sound this season, why not moor at the docks in Old Silverdale to enjoy the free, family-oriented Whaling Days Festival, held the last weekend in July. If the docks are full during this popular event, you can anchor out and come in by...
Championship Bathtub Races – Nanaimo 2026
Championship Bathtub Races will take place in Nanaimo Harbour the weekend of July 24-26. Bathtub Weekend includes Friday and Saturday concerts in the park, a kid’s zone, food trucks, beverage garden, and of course the big race on Sunday starting at 11 am. Come watch...
Hornby Island Music Festival, July 30-Aug. 8, 2026
Did you know that Hornby Island, located along the Strait of Georgia south of Comox, hosts world-class performances each year? The 44th Annual Hornby Music Festival, featuring 10-days of music, art, and community celebrations takes place starting July 30. Festival...
The Seattle Seafair – Summer Grand Celebrations
The 2026 Seafair multiple festivals and events run July 21-Aug 2, featuring Fleet Week, the Torchlight Parade, the Classic Car Show, Hydroplane Races on Lake Washington, and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, along with other events like the Seafair Triathlon and the...
Advanced Marine Canvas Fabrication Class
Week 2 of the Professional Marine Canvas course, offered through Cruisers College in Anacortes, covers fabrication for bimini tops and enclosures. This 5-day class is scheduled for July 20 through July 24 from 9am to 4pm. Class instruction includes design and layout...
Canada/USA Border Crossing Scrutiny Has Increased – Be Prepared
While the Canada-U.S. border remains the longest “undefended” international border, security and scrutiny has recently increased for people crossing the border. Boaters this season need to be prepared, more than ever, to make sure the crossing is as uneventful as...
BC CrabFest at Victoria’s Ship Point
Come enjoy the day-long BC CrabFest on Saturday, July 18, from 11 am to 10 pm in Victoria’s Inner Harbour at Ship Point (812 Wharf St.). The festival is anchored around the BC Dungeness Crab Boil and features chef demonstrations, coastal storytelling, family...
Grants Support Pumpout Projects Statewide
Washington State Parks Clean Vessel Act Grant Program published an announcement in late June, 2026, that funding for recreational boat pumpout projects has been provided via new federal pass-through grants. Washington State’s Clean Vessel Act Grant Program provides...
Professional Canvas Class, July 13-17, Week 1
Are you wanting to improve your canvas fabrication skills or perhaps you are considering pursuing marine fabrication as a profession? Then be sure to register for Week 1, part of the Professional Canvas Course offered through Cruisers College, a department of Skagit...