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Waggoner Cruising Guide, 910 25th Street, Anacortes, WA (2025)

12/09/2024

NEWS RELEASE - Coast Guard and Partner Agencies Respond to Boat Fire Near Seattle.

The Coast Guard, Seattle Fire Department, Washington State Ferries, and Good Samaritans responded to the reports of a vessel on fire in Elliott Bay, Seattle, Washington, Sunday afternoon. The Coast Guard launched a 45-foot response boat medium crew and a 29-foot response boat small crew from Station Seattle after receiving reports of a recreational vessel on fire in the vicinity of Duwamish Head Light in Elliott Bay, near Seattle, around noon on Sunday, December 8th.

10/24/2024

LAKE WASHINGTON SHIP CANAL – BRIDGE NOTICE

The Coast Guard has approved a temporary deviation from the normal operating schedule that governs the Montlake Street Bridge across the Lake Washington Ship Canal, mile 5.2. The Montlake Street Bridge need not open the draw for marine vessels during heavy road traffic for the 2024 University of Washington football games on the following dates and times:

November 2, 2024 – from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
November 15, 2024 – from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and from 9:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

This deviation will allow the Montlake Bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position before and after each game.

The Montlake Bridge in the closed-to-navigation position provides 30 feet of vertical clearance throughout the navigation channel, and 46 feet of vertical clearance throughout the center 60 feet of the bridge; vertical clearance references to the Mean Water Level of Lake Washington.

Vessels which do not require a bridge opening may continue to transit beneath this bridge during the closure. The bridge will be required to open, if needed, for vessels engaged in emergency response operations during this closure period.

The Coast Guard will publish any updates or changes to this operating schedule in future LNM (Local Notice to Mariners) publications once game times are announced.

For more information on these events contact Colleen Kelly at [email protected].

10/21/2024

Coast Guard rescues 5 from tug after loss of steering off the coast of Washington – PRESS RELEASE

SEATTLE – The Coast Guard rescued five people from the 130-foot commercial tug Luther after it lost steering off the coast of La Push, Washington, Friday afternoon.

At 4:10 p.m., the tug lost steering and was beset by weather while towing a concrete barge 10 miles off the coast of La Push and requested assistance from the Coast Guard. A 47-foot Motor Lifeboat (MLB) crew from Coast Guard Station Quillayute River, an MH-60 Jayhawk crew from Coast Guard Air Station Astoria, and the emergency tug Lauren Foss were launched to assist the distressed vessel.

The Luther began taking on water and the crew disconnected from the barge due to the weather conditions. Once disconnected, the Luther was able to stabilize and stay afloat while they prepared for a tow from the Lauren Foss.

While the tow was being set up, the adrift barge came close to the Luther and threatened to collide and all crew members were transferred to the 47-foot MLB.

During the transfer, one crew member fell into the water and was retrieved by the 47-foot MLB crew. Station Quillayute River transferred a crew member onto the Luther and the Lauren Foss attempted a tow but was unable to complete it after a line fouled in one of the Lauren Foss’s props and they had to return to shore.

After the first tow was unsuccessful, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Atlantic Raven, an ocean-going tug, arrived on scene along with Coast Guard Station Neah Bay and Air Station Port Angeles.
The crews were able to establish a tow and prevent the Luther from running aground while only 1 mile from shore. The Luther was taken to Port Angeles and no injuries were reported. On scene weather conditions were 10–14-foot seas and 45-kts winds.

The Coast Guard is actively working with partner agencies and the Canadian Coast Guard to locate the missing barge.

10/18/2024

NEWS RELEASE - Open House at Marine Technology Center, Anacortes - Come learn about Around the Americas Project.

The following is an excerpt from Skagit Valley College (SVC) and related Marine Tech. Center in Anacortes:

The public is invited to an Open House on Friday, October 25, from 3pm to 5pm to learn about the marine technology school and about the Around-the-Americas Project.

The Open House will provide an opportunity for attendees to tour the Marine Technology Center (1606 R Ave., Anacortes) and learn about programs/classes related to marine maintenance and educational activities, including the Around-the-Americas Project. Throughout the fall and winter, students are refitting the 48-foot ketch, One Ocean, in preparation for the 14-month sailing expedition.

The primary goal of the expedition is to promote the concept of the Americas as "One Island" and the surrounding oceans as "One Ocean," emphasizing the interconnectedness of land and sea through scientific research and collaborative outreach. The diverse crew is comprised of educators, scientists, and sailors.

The voyage will transit through the Northwest Passage en route to Brazil for the COP30 Climate Change Conference, scheduled for Nov. 2025. Then continue around Cape Horn, navigating the West Coast, returning to Anacortes. Over the next six months, students will be completing the necessary projects for the vessel, One Ocean.

You are encouraged to attend the Open House to learn more.

10/16/2024

LAKE UNION AND LAKE WASHINGTON – ROWING REGATTA

Lake Washington Rowing Club will hold their Head of the Lake Regatta on the waters of Lake Union, Portage Bay, and Union Bay on Nov. 3, 2024. A large number of rowing racing shells will be on the waters starting approximately at 6:00 a.m. and continuing until 1:00 p.m. Regatta operations will include boat launch, transit to and from the racecourse and warm up from East of the Aurora Bridge, through Lake Union, Portage Bay and the Montlake Cut to Webster Point in Lake Washington with turn to finish in Union Bay by the University of Washington. Large green, orange or yellow, inflatable course markers (5 ft. tetrahedron or circular shaped) will be temporarily placed to mark the course.

Mariners needing to operate in the vicinity of rowers are requested to reduce speed and minimize wake to the greatest extent possible. Safety launches on the water will monitor VHF-FM channel 16. For additional information regarding the regatta, contact Mike Rucier at (206) 383-7737 and [email protected] or Carolyn Fletcher at (206) 992 3476 and [email protected]. To view and download a detailed course map, visit: https://www.headofthelake.org/course-map

10/06/2024

NOAA - Northern Lights Prediction

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announces that solar storms could bring faint northern lights to parts of the Northern United States this weekend (Oct. 11-13). This surge in solar storms is linked to the sun reaching the peak of its 11-year magnetic cycle, making such events more frequent.

NOAA spokesperson Erica Grow Cei noted that the intensity of the Northern Lights could shift as the weekend progresses. Unusually strong solar storms in May resulted in stunning aurora displays across the Northern Hemisphere, this week's storms have featured less high-energy plasma, but can still drive vivid auroras.

Forecasters are monitoring the solar activity for potential disruptions to power and communications.

10/03/2024

NEWS RELEASE
U.S. Coast Guard 13th District Pacific Northwest
Contact: 13th District Public Affairs
Office: (206) 220-7237
After Hours: (206) 220-7237
13th District online newsroom

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy departs Seattle for fall 2024 Arctic deployment.

SEATTLE — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) departed Seattle Tuesday, beginning their months-long Arctic deployment. Healy’s earlier science mission was cut short due to an onboard electrical fire. The Healy returned to Seattle for a thorough inspection and repairs. The crew will support scientists conducting three distinct science missions during Healy’s fall 2024 Arctic deployment. Other science of opportunity across a broad spectrum of disciplines will also be supported as time and weather allow.

09/28/2024

DRONES TO SURVEY SEALS AND SEA LIONS - WDFW NOTICE:

The Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has finalized a drone use plan that authorizes staff to conduct pinniped research and management surveys in the state's coastal and inland waters. Department staff and researchers will use drones to survey for seals and sea lions in the Department's Southwest, Coastal, and North Puget Sound regions.

This fall, WDFW will fly drones in the Nisqually, Dosewallips, and Duckabush river estuaries to count harbor seals. These drone flights will occur a few times per month and scheduled to continue through October 2025.

"Counting these harbor seals will help WDFW estimate the consumption of salmon and steelhead by seals in these locations," said Casey Clark, WDFW lead marine mammal researcher.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.

09/18/2024

BEACH CLEANUPS - WA PARKS WANTS YOUR HELP:

Boaters and the general public are invited to help cleanup beaches. You can start this weekend at the International Coastal Cleanup, Saturday morning, September 21, at several Washington beaches. Sign up for the International Coastal Cleanup by visiting CoastSavers.org, see all participating beaches and pre-register for the event.

If not collected off our beaches, garbage ends up in the ocean where birds, fish, and marine mammals get entangled or ingest the debris. Plus, microplastics end up in the food chain. Washington State Parks appreciates your help to keep our oceans clean.

09/14/2024

RIVER OTTER ATTACK - REPORT FROM WDFW:

A young child was drug underwater by a River Otter as the child and mother walked down a dock at Bremerton Marina. The mother rescued the child; and as they fled down the dock, the otter continued its pursuit. The child sustained scratches and bites to the top of the head, face, and legs and was treated at an area hospital.

Boaters and the general public are reminded that River Otters are common throughout the State of Washington and are unpredictable. River Otters can also pose a threat to pets. People and pets should always keep clear of marine wildlife.

09/11/2024

Dredging in Swinomish Channel Underway

The Swinomish Channel is a federal navigation channel located between the eastern shore of Fidalgo Island and the mainland at the western edge of Skagit County. The 11-mile long, 100-foot-wide channel connects Skagit Bay in the south with Padilla Bay in the north. The channel is dredged by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers every four to six years to ensure safe navigation.

The Army Corps of Engineers last dredged the Swinomish Channel in 2018. Boaters in recent years have noticed shallow spots that have built up due to silt deposits from the Skagit River and have been more reluctant to use the Swinomish Channel passage. Silting seems to occur in the same locations each year, namely, west of Goat Island; at a shoal near Shelter Bay; midway along the La Conner waterfront; just south of the highway bridges; and opposite buoy 29 north of the railroad swing bridge as shown on the map in the Waggoner Cruising Guide, page 155 in the 2024 edition.

Boaters can now breath more easily, thanks to dredging taking place by American Construction Co. Inc., of Tacoma, Washington, the contractor chosen by the Army Corps of Engineers. Dredging of the Swinomish Channel began in early September and will continue until mid-February 2025. The Swinomish Channel will remain open during dredging operations. Dredging started at the south entrance and will continue at Hole-in-the Wall, and Rainbow Bridge areas, then northward to dredge the north entrance. Dredging in the designated reaches will be to 12 feet MLLW.

Approximately 150,000 cubic yards of accumulated sediment will be removed using a mechanical clamshell dredge, a bucket-shaped dredging tool resembling a clamshell that scoops material from the bottom of a waterway. All in-water work is scheduled during a “fish window,” when dredging work poses the lowest risk to fish species and habitat. The dredged material will be deposited at the Rosario Strait open-water disposal site transported by scows.

Dredging work will run 24 hours, six days a week with all in-water work to be completed no later than February 15, 2025. The federal navigation Swinomish Channel WILL remain open for waterway users during dredging operations, but mariners are advised to slow down, reduce wake, and maintain a safe distance from all dredging equipment.

Noise during dredging will be minimal but can be amplified and travel a long distance over water. For questions or concerns, contact Nicole L. Celestine with the Army Corps of Engineers at 206-554-1894 or email [email protected]

Boaters should keep in mind that current can run swiftly through the Swinomish Channel. Boaters should check tide and current guide information before transiting. A helpful chart showing the current cycles in the Swinomish Channel can be found on page 155 of the 2024 Waggoner Cruising Guide. Boaters should also note the Red, Right, Returning buoyage system rule changes mid-way at the town of La Conner. When south of town, “return” is from the south and red will be to your starboard. At La Conner, the buoyage system changes, so green will be to your starboard as you travel northward and into Padilla Bay – north of La Conner, “return” is from the north.

09/11/2024

NOTICE: Changes to the USCG Local Notice to Mariners (LNM) and Light Lists:

The U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center announces upcoming changes to the Local Notice to Mariners (LNM) and the Light List, as part of their efforts to modernize and improve the accessibility, accuracy, and overall user experience for mariners and other stakeholders.

What Is Changing?
1. Transition From Paper Charts: In January 2025, NOAA will discontinue the production of all paper charts. In alignment with this change, the Coast Guard will transition from using NOAA Paper Chart Numbers and Editions/Dates for disseminating Marine Safety Information (MSI) to using Official Waterway Names.
2. How You Will Access LNMs and Light Lists: The LNM and Light List data will now be available in a geospatial format, which will allow you to visualize information interactively on a map/chart. You can use your mouse wheel or the +/- buttons in the upper left portion of the screen to zoom in or out and navigate to your desired area on the map/chart. Once the area is displayed, you can generate a PDF of the LNM or Light List for that specific area, which you can then save and/or print. Alternatively, you can use a fillable form on our website to select your waterway by name from the Light List and generate the LNM or Light List.
3. LNM and Light List Data Refresh Rate: LNM data will be refreshed every fifteen minutes. Light List data will be refreshed every 24 hours. This will give you a much more up-to-date operating picture, designed to enhance your efficiency and improve safety in your area of transit or planned routes.
4. Elimination of Weekly Files: Weekly LNMs, Weekly Light List Correction Files, Daily Discrepancy Files, and the Summary of Light List Changes will no longer be published to focus on providing the most up-to-date and accessible format. In the near future, we will also publish an Application Programming Interface (API) for interested parties to access the data externally.

Why Are These Changes Being Made?
The modernization of MSI delivery is designed to improve the U.S. Coast Guard’s aid-to-navigation data management and dissemination capabilities. By providing frequent updates, geospatial visualization, and digital access, we hope to achieve our goals of:
• Enhancing Maritime Safety: By delivering the most current and precise information, mariners can make better-informed decisions, reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring safer navigation.
• Improving Accessibility: The shift to geospatial visualization makes it easier for all users, from commercial mariners to recreational boaters, to stay informed.
• Increasing Efficiency: The integration of LNM and Light List data into a geospatial format to simplify the gathering of safety information and facilitate easy route planning.

When Will These Changes Take Effect?
The transition to the modernized LNM and Light List platform (the Navigation Center website) will be completed by Monday, September 30th.

How to Access the New Features?
Starting on September 30th, 2024, you will be able to access the updated LNM and Light List through the NAVCEN website. A User Guide will be available on the NAVCEN website. Customers will still have the ability to download legacy versions of these products until October 21st.

For any questions or assistance, please visit the Contact Us Page (navcen.uscg.gov/contact/contact-us), select 'LNMs or Light Lists' from the Subject dropdown, and submit your inquiry.

Thank you for your continued support as we work to improve the safety and efficiency of maritime navigation.

U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center (www.navcen.uscg.gov)

09/04/2024

Ketchikan Alaska:

Heavy rain in Ketchikan, Alaska caused a landslide on August 25, which destroyed several homes and killed 1 person. The slide occurred around 4pm on Sunday above the Third Avenue Bypass in the White Cliff neighborhood. Third Ave. was covered with debris. A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for the neighborhood and area roads. Ketchikan mayor Dave Kiffer said in a press release that he had never seen a slide of this magnitude in Ketchikan.

Photo is by Jack Darrell, KRBD News

09/04/2024

Do you use one of the hundreds of pumpout or dump out stations across the state? If so, Washington State Parks needs your help!

The Clean Vessel Act Grant Program is calling for input on how to enhance sewage disposal resources. Share your thoughts and help keep Washington’s water clean—this confidential survey takes less than 10 minutes.

Head to https://www.research.net/r/WVG93LK to complete the survey.

Thanks for helping to keep our waters clean for years to come!

About the Clean Vessel Act Grant Program:
The Washington State Parks Boating Program administers the state’s Clean Vessel Act Grant Program. This program provides federal pass-through funding for the construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of vessel sewage disposal systems for recreational boaters. Funding comes from the Sport Fish Restoration & Boating Trust Fund and is provided to the state through a nationally competitive process administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For more information about this program, visit our website.

08/31/2024

Time to report summer crab catch with sport crabbing closing in much of Puget Sound.

OLYMPIA – Most areas of Puget Sound will close to recreational crab fishing after Sept. 2, which means it’s time to submit your summer Puget Sound Dungeness crab catch record cards (CRC).

The only two areas still open for recreational crabbing after Labor Day are Marine Area 7 South (San Juan Islands/Bellingham) and Marine Area 7 North (Gulf of Georgia). Both areas are open to crabbing Thursdays to Mondays only through Sept. 30. All crab caught after Sept. 2 must be recorded on winter catch record cards.
Meanwhile, anyone licensed to fish for Dungeness crab in Puget Sound has through Oct. 1 to submit their summer catch report to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) for crab harvested from July through Labor Day weekend.

“Remember, even if you didn’t attempt crabbing or harvest any Dungeness crab from Puget Sound this summer, reporting your catch is required and important to identify and manage future opportunities,” said Don Velasquez, WDFW crustacean biologist. “When fewer people report their catch, WDFW must devote more resources to sample the non-reporters and estimate how many were harvested by that group. When more people report their catch, resources can be used elsewhere and confidence in the estimated harvest improves.”

Summer catch record cards can be submitted by mail to WDFW at CRC Unit, P.O. Box 43142, Olympia, WA 98504-3142. Crabbers can also report their summer catch through WDFW’s online licensing system between Sept. 3 and Oct. 1. Crabbers who fail to file their catch reports on time face a $10 fine when purchasing a 2025 Puget Sound crab endorsement.

Winter CRCs are available through WDFW’s online licensing system and at hundreds of fishing license dealers around the state. The CRCs are free for anyone who already holds a current Puget Sound crab endorsement.

Velasquez said WDFW will announce winter crab seasons for Puget Sound this fall, after completing its assessment of the summer fishery.

Recreational crabbers can test their skills at identifying different types of crab in Puget Sound and their understanding of regulations and best practices by taking the Puget Sound crabber knowledge quiz. For more information about recreational crabbing in Puget Sound, visit WDFW’s website.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.

08/31/2024

LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD - DERELICT VESSELS TOWN HALL IN LADYSMITH

Join Lisa Marie Barron and guests for a discussion about the hazards posed by derelict vessels and a national strategy for cleanup and prevention.

When: Thursday, Sept. 5th at 5:30 pm
Where: Royal Canadian Legion 171, 621 1st Ave. Ladysmith

Lisa Marie will be joined by guest speakers Chief John Elliott from Stz'uminus First Nation, and John Roe from the Dead Boats Disposal Society, to engage with community members about solutions to this environmental issue.

According to the national inventory, there are over 1,400 known cases of wrecked, abandoned or hazardous vessels in Canada.

Lisa Marie will be speaking in favor of Bill C-344 - an Act to amend the Wrecked, Abandoned, or Hazardous Vessels Act. She proposes a comprehensive national strategy that includes measures to:
1) Provide support and resources towards salvaging and innovative recycling initiatives
2) Regulate systems to identify vessel owners and encourage proper vessel disposal
3) Foster cooperation and partnership between provincial governments and Indigenous governing bodies

08/30/2024

Swap Meet:

The September Fisheries Supply Swap Meet is Back - Saturday, September 28, 6 am - 1 pm. Shop the gently used equipment and parts, catch the early-bird specials, swap stories, and make new friends at 1900 N. Northlake Way, Seattle.

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