Recreational Boating Information for the Northwest
 Covering Puget Sound & San Juan Islands

United States Coast Guard
Notice To Mariners

See our Weekly notices page from the United States Coast Guard 13th District and Home Land Security. Notices can be obtained via e-mail subscription through the USCG Navigation Center website.
The Nexus Card

The Nexus card is a United States - Canadian program for pre-approved, low-risk travellers entering Canada or the United States at designated air, land and marine ports of entry. The card is WHTI compliant for entering the U.S. (Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative). 
The Boat Bible!
The Waggoner Cruising Guide

Waggoner Cruising Guide:  The guide is the NW's bestselling boating guide. NW boaters call it "the bible." Pulblished annually, the guide is available at maine stores and online.
Washington State Boat
Accident Report Information

Washington State law requires the operator of a recreational vessel involved in an accident to file a Washington Boat Accident Report. (PDF download)
The Masthead:  
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Renew Your Washington State
Boat Registration On-Line

Renew your tabs on-line for your Washington State boat registration. Click here. You can renew online if you are a registered owner of the boat currently registered in Washington State and registration expired less than 12 months ago.
Washington State
Boater Education Card

State law requires boat operators to carry a Washington State Boater Education card when operating motorboats with 15 horsepower or greater. See our Education Card page for details.
4th of July on Lake Union Is A Go for 2013!

Seafair has stepped in and will become the producer of a new fireworks event that will air on KIRO 7.  More details at KIRO 7 News
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Kitsap Harbor Festival | May 25th & 26th, 2013

The annual Kitsap Harbor Festival will celebrate its 5th year on Memorial 
Weekend May 25th & 26th, 2013.

Many activities will take place along the waterfronts of Bremerton and Port Orchard beginning on Saturday and going through Sunday.

The Kitsap Harbor Festival is the opening of the summer boating season and the Marina fills up with boaters, Tall Ships, and the Historic Tug Comanche in Port Orchard or Bremerton. 
Annual Moorage Permits

The Washington State Parks and Recreation 
has the largest state-managed mooring system 
in the nation. Fees are charged year round for 
mooring at docks, floats and buoys. You may 
save money by purchasing an Annual Moorage Permit, which is valid from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31 each year.

Morrison's
North Star Marine
  • Unleaded & Diesel
  • Oil Changes
  • Pump Out
  • Grocery Store
Lake Union - Seattle, Wa.
206.284.6600