Tag Archives: Seattle

Sailing in Seattle on the Schooner Adventuress

Posted on May 28, 2013 by

Last fall I had a chance to sail on the Schooner Adventuress when the Mountaineers Sailing Group chartered it for an evening sail and potluck in Elliot Bay. Here are some of my observations and a few pictures from that … Continue reading →

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Avoiding the Seattle Harbor Patrol’s Attention

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

Being stopped by the Harbor Patrol is one of those things very few people look forward to. To help avoid unwanted attention from the Seattle Harbor Patrol, they have produced a booklet covering Seattle area Regulations & Information for local … Continue reading →

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Where Are You In Puget Sound?

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

“Where are you” is a common question you hear on the VHF radio most any day in Puget Sound.  Sometimes the answer is a bit humorous such as “Puget Sound you idiot” or “A great fishing spot.” But sometimes the … Continue reading →

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Is This Your Boat?

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

Listen to the Marine VHF radio most any weekend in the Puget Sound area and you will hear report of found Kayaks and Canoes drifting in the water with nobody in them.  When an empty drifting boat is found all … Continue reading →

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Washington State Boaters Licensing

Posted on October 15, 2010 by

A common misconception is that Washington State requires recreational boaters to have a license.  This is not accurate, what is required is that boaters have successfully taken an approved Boaters Education Class and gotten a Washington State Boaters Education Card.  … Continue reading →

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Where to dispose of old flares in Seattle

Posted on May 15, 2009 by

NOTE: I just received a report that Shilshole Marina is no longer accepting flares so there may be changes in other locations below as the ones listed were all having the flares picked up by the same person.  Sorry for … Continue reading →

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