The RCMP are asking for some help. The yacht pictured, apparently named Cedar Spirit, was seized a few days ago north of Tofino with a sizeable-but-not-huge stash of cocaine aboard. The …
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Howdy, folks! We are in the throes of campaign season. That’s right. This is one time of year when you can count on hearing from your elected officials and those …
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EnvironmentalWaterfront issues
Washington’s Clean Boating Program Awarded $1.5 Million
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneKudos to the Sea Grant Team for keeping Washington at the forefront of environmental protection.–KH New funding means less pollution and healthier boating in the San Juan Islands and on …
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Activities & EntertainmentEnvironmentalWaterfront issues
Paddling Pumpout Pirates Descend on July 4th
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneFrom our friends at Washington Sea Grant: Avast ye polluters! Washington Sea Grant’s kayakers for clean water will deliver hands-free, spray-free pumpout adapter kits directly to the boaters who need …
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This message in from Boating United (of the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association). The fight to stall E15 gasoline continues, and you can help. –KH From Boating United: Thank you for …
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Boating SafetyWaterfront issues
Help the Coast Guard find the Hoax Caller
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneIf you know the guy making these hoax calls, step up and help the Coast Guard bring him back to reality. The reality is that sending the Guard on a …
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Ed. Note: Rational discussion is a wonderful thing, and can even be accomplished online! Some weeks ago, Randy Shuman laid out very clearly the implications of the No Discharge Zone …
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Boating BusinessEnvironmentalWaterfront issues
Puget Sound No Discharge Zone Comments by April 21
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneOne hot topic these days is the possibility of Puget Sound becoming a No Discharge Zone. Both the Northwest Marine Trade Association and the Recreational Boating Association of Washington (RBAW) …
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Miscellaneous and CuriousNavigationWaterfront issues
Two Week Chittenden Small Locks Closure Starts April 4
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneLock transits will still be available, but the large locks demand a little more from us than the small locks, so be ready. -KH From the US Army Corps of …
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EnvironmentalWaterfront issues
What’s with the No Discharge Zone? Why won’t they leave my head alone?
by Randy Shumanby Randy ShumanWhat is the No Discharge Zone Petition? The Department of Ecology is considering petitioning the Federal EPA to designate Puget Sound as a No Discharge Zone (NDZ) for sewage from …
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One of Benjamin Franklin’s more famous expressions kicks off this month’s column. As he liked to say, there are two types of people in the world — those who like …
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Boating BusinessEducationWaterfront issues
Grow Boating Grants Deadlines
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneThe Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) is pleased to announce a grant program for non-profits seeking assistance in promoting boating in the region. The grants are being awarded through the …