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:
Find Marinas, Fuel Docks, Boat Yards, Dealers, events and more at Norhwest Boating Information. Morrison's Fuel Dock on Lake Union. Boat Registration, Underwater Music Festival, Oil Changes and Pump Outs, boaters education card, boating, yachts, events, seattle, puget sound boating, lake union, lake washington, sailing, boat yards, service, haul outs, gas docks, gulf islands, san juan islands, festivals, marine insurance, finacing, news, yacht clubs, out boards, dry boat storage, racks, boat insurance agency, elliot bay, poulsbo, internet service, boat charters, boat launch, ballard locks, dinning on boats, dinner cruises, resturants, nexus, vessel assist, USCG, tenders, dingys, docks, puget sound, san juan islands, gulf islands, marina parks, yacht clubs, permits, seafair, motors, weather, nexus, notice to mariners, navigation, opening day, Herbert Yachts Seattle Dave Boynton
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.
New Management, Food at Blakely Island Store & Marina
Check out this great article from Waggoner Cruising Guide on the new changes happening at Blakely Island Marina & Store.
The Summer Fourth On Lake Union
The 4th at Lake Union has been Seattle’s favorite 4th of July tradition for nearly 25 years. The Seattle Metro Chamber and Seafair collaborated
with leading businesses to develop a long-term and sustainable funding plan to ensure the 4th of July fireworks show remains an iconic community event for years to come.
See our "events" page for anchoring information on Lake Union.
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.
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Morrison's
North Star Marine
- Unleaded & Diesel
- Oil Changes
- Pump Out
- Grocery Store
Lake Union - Seattle, Wa.
206.284.6600
