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Dial-A-Buoy Voice Service Discontinued

Dial-A-Buoy Voice Service Discontinued

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a weather Service Change Notice regarding Dial-A-Buoy voice response. This important NOAA Notice is copied below: Effective Sunday March 17, 2024, the National Weather Service National Data Buoy...

Cruisers College Spring Classes in Anacortes

Cruisers College Spring Classes in Anacortes

Boaters planning to cruise to Southeast Alaska in 2024 or who have aspirations of sailing offshore won’t want to miss these important spring classes held at the Marine Technology Center in Anacortes, Washington. Mahina Offshore Cruising Workshop: John Neal and others...

What is a National Heritage Area?

What is a National Heritage Area?

Did you know that National Heritage Areas (NHAs) are designated by Congress as places where natural, cultural, and historic resources are deemed to be of significant importance? The Maritime National Heritage Area for Washington State includes 3,000 miles of shoreline...

Vote for Dorothy, BC’s Iconic Sailing Yacht

Vote for Dorothy, BC’s Iconic Sailing Yacht

You are invited to support an historic, recently restored and refitted BC sailboat, Dorothy, by voting for her in a contest, the Classic Boat Awards 2024, run by the UK’s prestigious Classic Boat Magazine. The Maritime Museum of BC (MMBC), owner of this sleek, wooden...

New to Boating? – Enroll In These Helpful Classes

New to Boating? – Enroll In These Helpful Classes

If you are new to boating and would like some extra help docking your boat, or are just starting and need your Boater Safety Education Card, then the upcoming courses offered by the Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend are the answer. No Impact Docking – Online...

The 2024 Waggoner Guides Have Arrived!

The 2024 Waggoner Guides Have Arrived!

The 2024, 30th Anniversary edition of the Waggoner Cruising Guide books have arrived at Waggoner headquarters in Anacortes. Waggoner staff is busy fulfilling individual orders and shipping books to those who have ordered online at www.waggonerguidebooks.com. Books...

Tunnel Club Socials – New for Seattle Boat Show 2024

Tunnel Club Socials – New for Seattle Boat Show 2024

Come to this year’s Seattle Boat Show and meet your Boat Show University (BSU) class instructors at the Seahawks Tunnel Club located in the North Hall at Lumen Field. It’s your chance to ask those burning questions on a more personal level and socialize with those in...

Special Boat Show Presentation – UW Rowing

Special Boat Show Presentation – UW Rowing

University of Washington historian, Eric Cohen, has put together a panel knowledgeable in the sport of rowing for a special presentation at the Seattle Boat Show on Sunday, February 4, starting at 1 pm. Together, the panel will provide fascinating insights into the...

Exploring North Coast B.C. – New 4th Edition

Exploring North Coast B.C. – New 4th Edition

If you’re planning to spend time cruising north of Vancouver Island this year, you will want to carry a copy of the recently updated 4th Edition of the Douglass’ guidebook, Exploring the North Coast of British Columbia, a guidebook that covers many of the anchorages...

Derelict Aquatic Structures to Be Removed

Derelict Aquatic Structures to Be Removed

Thanks to the passage of Washington State House Bill 1378 and Senate Bill 5433, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will soon begin the removal of derelict aquatic structures along Washington’s waterways that pose environmental and safety hazards. The new...

Department of Ecology – Bellingham Bay Cleanup

Department of Ecology – Bellingham Bay Cleanup

The Washington Dept. of Ecology is managing 12 sites in the Bellingham Bay area, all on or near the waterfront. Two cleanup sites have been completed and the other 10 sites are on the way to completion. The Port of Bellingham and the City of Bellingham, along with...

B.C. Rebuilding Fish Habitats that Benefit Communities

B.C. Rebuilding Fish Habitats that Benefit Communities

Coastal British Columbia depends on sustainable fishing. The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship is responsible for ensuring the long-term health of fish habitats throughout the province. The following are excerpts from two recent B.C. News Releases....

2024 Seattle Boat Show – The Gift of Knowledge and Adventure

2024 Seattle Boat Show – The Gift of Knowledge and Adventure

The upcoming Seattle Boat Show, held February 2nd through February 10th is a great opportunity to gather information about cruising in the Pacific Northwest, learn about new innovations, and make those all-important purchases for your vessel. Or perhaps you are...

2024 Waggoner Cruising Guide – 30th Anniversary

2024 Waggoner Cruising Guide – 30th Anniversary

The Waggoner Team is celebrating 30 years of guiding boaters through the extensive waterways of the Pacific Northwest, providing all the needed details for making the most of those incredible destinations. Our 30th Anniversary. The theme for 2024, “30 Years of...

2023 Decorated and Lighted Boats Parades

2023 Decorated and Lighted Boats Parades

Lighted boats parades and gatherings are the perfect activity for boaters who want to keep sailing year-round. Boaters can watch the shimmering light displays while at anchor, while moored at a marina, or be one of the decorated boats that make their way past...

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