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U.S. Coast Guard Renaming Districts
The U.S. Coast Guard has announced the renaming of districts from numerical to geographic designations. District 13, for example, will now be known as Coast Guard Northwest District and District 17 is now USCG Arctic District. The Northwest District is made up of...
Help Save Vendovi Island Access
Vendovi Island is a 217-acre nature preserve that the San Juan Preservation Trust (SJPT) has owned and managed since 2010. Public access for boaters is open between April and September at the Island’s North Cove on a dock located behind a rock breakwater. After...
NOTICE: 2025 SRKW Measures in BC Waters
Canadian Government has once again implemented measures in B.C. waters to protect Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW) that include restrictions that affect all boaters. Seasonal measures include restrictions on fishing, approach distance to SRKW, restricted speed...
Happenings at Jack’s Boatyard – Lund BC
I recently had the opportunity to tour Jack’s Boatyard in Lund, BC, with one of the new owners, Bill Sinclair, and it was immediately clear that something special is happening there. Over the course of an hour, I explored the yard’s impressive new upgrades, met the...
World Ocean, A Report from Around the Americas
The vessel One Ocean on their Around the Americas Expedition, sent in a report on June 8, Ocean Day, with the following message and videos: We’re reaching out to you with a report on this important day, June 8, Ocean Day, because it embodies everything we’ve hoped to...
CrabFest in Victoria – Sunday, June 29
The BC Crab Company partners with the hardworking fishing families of British Columbia in celebration of local seafood, providing the freshest Dungeness crab in a family-fun atmosphere. Join others on Sunday, June 29, from 11 am to 7 pm for a fun day of family...
July 1 Canada Day Celebrations, 2025
Originally known as Dominion Day, Canadians celebrate Canada Day on July 1, commemorating the creation of Canada, when its initial four provinces of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia were united into a single Dominion within the British Empire called...
Raising Sails for Parkinson’s – Sailing Series
Elliott Bay Marina in Seattle is once again serving as host for the Annual Downtown Sailing Series. This casual weekly summer regatta showcases the sport of sailing. Dozens of boats of all sizes set sail from Elliott Bay Marina to cross in front of the Seattle skyline...
ESI Expansion and Innovation
Essential Shipyard Industries (ESI) recently purchased Latitude Marine Services in La Conner and now offers two locations for a multitude of marine services, their boatyard in Anacortes, along with the added benefit of their new location in La Conner, ESI South. ESI...
New Home for LMS Sea Life Centre
Waggoner readers may recall that the Ladysmith Maritime Society, who previously operated the Ladysmith Community Marina in Ladysmith BC, was required to vacate the marina in February 2024, due to the water lot lease transfer to the Stz’uminus First Nations per a...
WAGGONER NEWS FLASH
Flotilla Adventures Underway. Waggoner’s 2025 first flotilla departed on May 8 from Anacortes and are making their way north to Petersburg, Alaska. You can read about their adventures and enjoy the photos on the Waggoner Home Page – click on the Button under the May...
2025 Swiftsure Yacht Races – 80th Anniversary
The premier long-distance sailing event in the Pacific Northwest is celebrating 80 years of the annually held Swiftsure International Yacht Race in Victoria, British Columbia, May 24, 2025. Hosted by the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, the excitement begins as yachts...
2 Volumes for Ports and Passes 2026
Waggoner received an excellent response from our recent survey, asking for your preference for two-volumes vs. a one-volume edition of our tide and current guide, Ports and Passes for next year, 2026. Over 60% of respondents indicated they would like to have the tide...
Status of Boating Related Senate Bills
In a NEWS RELEASE dated 4/24/2025, the Northwest Marine Trades Association (NMTA) published the following, a report on the status of several Senate Bills in Olympia that affect boaters and the marine industry. NMTA thanks everyone who submitted comments to Washington...
Spring/Summer Boat Brand Rendezvous 2025
Boats are like members of the family; we love them and care for them. No matter what make or model, we endear ourselves to them and know all their characteristics – how they handle under different sea conditions, what they need to perform at their best, and the joys...