How often have you gone to use a pumpout only to find it broken? A truly unfortunate situation for someone who goes out of their way to do what they …
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The Washington State Parks Boating Program will no longer provide funds for mobile pump-out skiffs to remove sewage at no charge from holding tanks in marinas on Lake Washington, Portage …
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The rich waters of the Pacific Northwest are home to abundant marine life, but the whole ecosystem can be thrown into chaos by one invasive species. One species with the …
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“Ninety-nine percent of all failures come from people who have a habit of making excuses.” — George Washington Carver For boaters with a holding tank, the ritual of pumping out …
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Last year, Washington boaters prevented over 11 million gallons of sewage from entering inland waters by emptying their tanks at one of 144 of the state’s pump-out stations. The network …
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Learn the ins and outs of on-water safety at this month’s First Aid at Sea workshop. Hosted by Washington Sea Grant, this U.S. Coast Guard-Approved workshop will cover everything from …
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Fishermen, boaters, and marine professionals everywhere, consider joining Washington Sea Grant on February 2 for a hands-on Marine Corrosion Prevention Workshop in Port Townsend. Electrical, corrosion, and systems expert Kevin …
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Washington boaters will have a handful of boating classes available to them in the winter months; both the Washington Sea Grant and the Sailing Foundation are offering classes to enhance …
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On December 3, Washington Sea Grant and the Gig Harbor BoatShop at Eddon Boatyard will be co-sponsoring a Coast Guard-approved “First Aid at Sea” workshop. The class will cover topics …
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A new pump-out station opened earlier this summer on Orcas Island. The pump-out site, located at West Beach Resort, will be the first to open in the San Juan Islands …
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The excellent work continues with educational workshops for boaters, thanks to local partnerships with Washington Sea Grant. For April, Washington Sea Grant teams up with the Kingston Cove Yacht Club …
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“Water is life, and clean water means health.” —Audrey Hepburn There was a time when boaters didn’t think twice about opening their Y-valves and releasing the contents of their holding …