Northwest Boating Information
Recreational Boating Information for the Northwest
Covering Puget Sound & San Juan Islands
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.
Nexus Card
Nexus cards are WHTI-compliant documents for land and sea travel, as well as air travel when traveling to and from air ports using the NEXUS program, and provide expedited travel via land, air or sea to approved members between the U.S. and Canada border.
The Boat Bible!
The guide is the
Northwest'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: The Narrows Marina is making dramatic changes and improvements. >> Details at The Masthead
Poulsbo Viking Fest
May 18th - 20th, 2012
Poulsbo's Viking Fest is a celebration of Norway's Constitution Day of May 17th (in Norwegian -"Syttende mai"), it is also referred to as Norway's national holiday (independence day is incorrect). In Norway, it is a festival of flags and colorful processions, where children have a central part to play as they walk to the music of marching bands. This is a great family event.
Click here for more details.
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opening day,
2012 | Renew Your
Boat Registration
June is just around the corner so don't forget to renew your boat registration for 2012. You can order on-line - Click here.
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.
