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Concerning Vessel Exams
Because of the current COVID-19 environment, the Deception Pass Sail and Power Squadron (DPSPS) vessel safety examiners are not providing vessel safety checks at this time to the local boating community. But we still want to help people be safe on the water. Therefore, we have produced a condensed listing of the major safety items that a boater should have on their vessel, besides a good sound hull. The US Coast Guard may want to check other items that are not listed here if they were to board your vessel at sea. This could include the vessel registration or documentation, pollution placards, marine heads, etc. Continue reading here |
OUR MISSION
Saving lives on water by providing boater education, having fun and connecting to the boating community . America's Boating Club National benefits, online seminars and locate where courses near you are, and more can be found on on the the national United States Power Squadron site. 
Whidbey Island residents have grown accustomed to, and some actually appreciate, the limited access to their island. It’s a bit of a journey to the mainland, either via the south end by ferry, the Coupeville ferry to Port Townsend or north through neighboring Fidalgo Island and the famed Deception Pass Bridge, but that just seems to add to the charm and perception of Whidbey as a get-away. But that charm could quickly fade in the event of a manmade or natural disaster such as high winds, or an earthquake that may damage the island’s bridge or highways, limiting ability to get off or on the island, transport food, fuel and supplies to the island, or get people to the medical attention they need. Click to continue reading the article that Bill Coltrin & Jennifer Geller wrote for The Virtual DEM Expo and Whidbey News Times. The 13th coast guard district has implemented a new system to assist mariners in distress on the waters of the Pacific Northwest. Please read the attachment carefully and follow the instructions to implement the new procedure on your vessel. Marine Closures updates
Waggoner Cruising Guide as of June 10, 2020 Northwest Boat Info: Marinas, San Juan Islands 
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"Welcome to the first ever Virtual Wooden Boat Festival!
What did we say when COVID-19 canceled the 44th Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival? No problem, we’re taking it online! We’ll have hours of wooden boat and adventuring footage, including fascinating stories from our global wooden boat community. There will be a live master class and 8 featured videos on our Main Stage with live Q&As after each. We’ll also have 9 other stages that mirror what you’d experience at the Festival in person, with fresh, exclusive, on-demand video content you’ve never seen before." (direct from the Wooden Boat Foundation website! Visit the website linked above to purchase your tickets to attend virtually.) |
