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Volunteering for Your Boating Community
Many of us in our retirement years love keeping busy and staying active in a meaningful way. Those who love boating usually want to stay connected to the boating lifestyle, or participate in the boating industry by volunteering their time, backed by years of knowledge...
Potpourri of May Maritime Festivals
Looking for some fun activities with friends and family this spring? Why not attend one of these community maritime festivals: Olympia Wooden Boat Festival, May 8-10. This festival celebrates wooden boat craftsmanship with live music, artisan vendors, and hands-on...
WDFW Classifies Golden Mussels as Invasive Species
In a recent News Release, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced "emergency rule making" to classify golden mussels as a Prohibited Level 1 invasive species statewide. As a Prohibited Level 1 species, live golden mussels (Limnoperna...
Sidney BC Boat Show, 2026
Still looking for that boat with the right fit and personality? Then be sure to attend the four-day in-water BC Boat Show at beautiful Sidney, BC on Vancouver Island, April 30 through May 3 at Port Sidney Marina (9835 Seaport Pl). Come explore over 200 new and used...
Two-Day Boating Seminar – Brentwood Bay, BC
Whether you’re refining your skills, building upon your skills, or want to refresh your boating knowledge, then be sure to sign up for the “Boating Seminar for Cruisers” workshop presented by Voyage Makers Coastal Adventures. This two-day seminar will definitely help...
Temporary Marine Closure – Agamemnon Channel
Work by BC Hydro to upgrade power lines across Jervis Inlet and Agamemnon Channel, which began in 2025, will continue in the spring of 2026 with a temporary closure of Agamemnon Channel this April. BC Hydro will be removing a 138KV overhead powerline that crosses...
State Parks Cleanup on Earth Day, April 25
Washington State Parks and the Recreation Commission is co-hosting beach cleanup events, bringing people together who want to help protect and preserve our beautiful beaches. Cleanup events will take place at multiple sites along the Pacific Coast and the Salish Sea....
Northwest Maritime Apprenticeship Program
The Northwest Maritime Apprenticeship, based in Bellingham Washington, is an official Registered Apprenticeship program that provides training for Marine Service Technicians (MST) as defined by the U.S. Dept. of Labor for those who build, fit, repair, maintain, and...
2026 Ports and Passes Errata
Boaters are loving the option of purchasing Ports and Passes by cruising area in two volumes – Volume 1, covering the Inside Waters from Puget Sound through the Broughtons Region; and Volume 2 covering Northern BC, West Coast Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, and...
Volunteer Opportunities – Waggoner Field Correspondents
Are you an active boater that spends much of the summer exploring anchorages and visiting marinas? Do you love collecting information and keeping notes for future visits? Then you have what it takes to be a Waggoner Volunteer Field Correspondent. Starting this boating...
Best Spring Swap Meets, 2026
Are you looking for quality used boat parts and supplies or lightly used new marine equipment? Then be sure to attend these popular spring swap meets. Come discover special treasures and share your enthusiasm with fellow boaters. Port Townsend Marine Swap. Bring your...
Sea Grant Hosts Sea Safety and Survival Course
The following text is a reprint of an announcement provided by Washington State Sea Grant, a University of Washington-based program partnered with NOAA, dedicated to research, conservation, and safety for Washington’s marine waters: Washington Sea Grant is holding a...
WA State Parks Increases Some Recreational Fees
To meet the needs of visitors to Washington State Park facilities, the department is increasing some of its fees in 2026 and early 2027. Fee increases include the Senior Off-Season Pass, the non-resident reservation fee, and “roofed" accommodation fees which apply to...
You’re Invited – Exclusive Event With s/v One Ocean
Come hear first-hand from the crew of s/v One Ocean at a special, social event – learn about their Around the Americas Expedition, hear their stories, and get answers to your burning questions. Join us for wine, snacks, and great conversation. The Crew of s/v One...
BC Makes Daylight Saving Time Permanent
On March 8, 2026, British Columbia, like Washington State, sprang into Daylight Saving Time (DST), but unlike Washington State, BC has made this change permanent. BC will no longer do the back-and-forth seasonal time changes. In the summer of 2019, the Province of...