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We have compiled information about boating and the boating lifestyle into in one place for your convenience.  Here you’ll find information to help you prepare for a day on the water, choose a spetacular boating destination, know the weather, or for the novice boater... even how to get off the docks!  We hope to help make your boating experience all the more enjoyable!

PRE-DEPARTURE:

Marine Forecast (Coastal) View predicted Tides & Currents for our coastal zone.  Also view Coastal Waters Forecast, Special Marine Warnings and Marine Weather Statements for the Puget Sound.     Weather Check out the current & forecasted weather in our area and plan your boating week!     Saltwater Tides Forecast Get Saltwater Tides for your local Washington area up to one year out, including sunrise/sunset & moon visibility.     Pre-departure Checklists As the saying goes... the best defense is a good offense!  Organize yourself with this handy pre-departure checklist and be ready to face any issue that may confront you while out on the water.

ON THE WATER:

Go FISH! Discover NW Fishing offers a comprehensive guide to fishing, including how to get a license, where to fish, how to fish and so (sooo) much more.     Plan a NW Cruise Cruising in the Northwest offers it all: stunning scenery, breaching whales, secluded anchorages and urban escapes. From Olympia, Washington and north, you needn't go far to have an outstanding cruise.  Visit Waggonerguide.com to plan your NW Cruise.      Map of Favorite Harbors Got a boat but no place to go? Here are 20 favorite Puget Sound destinations, including State Marine Parks, Resorts, and City/Town Moorages for you to visit.

GREEN BOATING GUIDE - including SAVING ON FUEL:

Visit DiscoverBoating.com for top tips for greener boating, including how to clean safely, prevent fuel spills, recycle your waste and much, much more.  Learn about new green developments, and read about quick tips for reducing fuel usage.

AREA BOAT SHOWS

Seattle Boat Show  -  January "The Largest on the West Coast, now in two locations. The 2009 Seattle Boat Show, Indoors + Afloat, launches Friday, January 23 - Sunday, February 1.  The 10-day event features more than 1,000 recreational watercraft, seminars and the latest innovations in accessories at Qwest Field Event Center, plus 200 world-class boats in their natural habitat on South Lake Union."     Boats Afloat Show  -  September "The Lake Union Boats Afloat Show is where you’ll see hundreds of boats the way they were meant to be seen – on the water! From ski boats to cabin cruisers, from sailboats to hundred-foot mega-yachts and everything in between, Boats Afloat has it all!"      Everett Boat Show  -  March "The Everett Boat Show features 100,000 square feet of affordable, 'Family Friendly' trailerable boats from more than 50 different brands and a variety of accessories from the world of recreational boating."     Tacoma Boat Show  -  March/April "The Tacoma Dome Boat Show includes 500 boats covering over 8 acres. Makes and models include ski boats, fishing boats, jet boats, runabouts, cabin cruisers, yachts, kayaks, canoes, inflatable's and personal watercraft. Don't miss the last major affordable boat show before boating season.  You will not find better deals anywhere else!" Also enjoy these quicklinks: •  How to Register Your Boat in the State of Washington •  Washington Boating Safety Course  -  Get your Boater's I.D. Card •  Boating Maintenance Guide •  Safety Tips - Know before you go