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While America fought overseas during World War II, civilian mariners helped keep her shores secure. By Richard Walker A dwindling number of the civilian boaters, mariners, and sailors who formed …

“Semper Paratus.” -Latin phrase meaning “Always Ready” and official motto of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary This month we continue with the second part of our interview with US Coast …

“Semper Paratus.” -Latin phrase meaning “Always Ready” and official motto of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Silver and orange Coast Guard boats are a common sight on waters all over …

The Edmonds Coast Guard Auxiliary will be offering their popular Boating Skills and Weekend Navigator classes starting in September. The classes are designed for either novice boaters who want to …

The U.S. Coast Guard and Canadian Coast Guard participated in joint oil spill drills late this spring in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The drills were performed to test …

The Coast Guard Foundation recently announced the addition of six new members to their Board of Directors and Trustees and a new vice-chair and secretary. The Coast Guard Foundation is …

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Alert returned to her home port of Astoria, Oregon, on February 1. The Alert returns after completing a 60-day patrol of the Pacific Ocean, in …

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is asking boat owners to help reduce the number of unnecessary emergency responses in the Puget Sound area. On average, Washington-based USCG personnel waste 600 …

Following a 129-day summer deployment to the Arctic, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy has returned to her home port of Seattle. Besides the Healy’s primary mission of providing American …

Both the U.S. Coast Guard and RCMP put their lives on the line to keep boaters safe. Read on for the complete picture, on the water and behind the scenes.

The electronics brand Raymarine, owned by the international marine technology giant FLIR (headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon), announced that it has been awarded a $9.9 million contract with the U.S. Department …

A new boat brokerage has opened its doors in Port Townsend, Washington. The Port Townsend Boat Company, owned by Rob Sanderson, specializes in both power and sailboats for those with …