Information & links

Our boat launch is subject to the tides. Below is the tide chart from US Harbors. You can find more information from them here.

ResourcePhone NumberWebsite
US Coast Guard1-800-368-5657http://www.uscgboating.org
US Coast Guard Auxillaryhttp://www.cgaux.org
United States Power Squadrons1-800-367-8777http://www.usps.org
National Association of State Boating Law Administrators 1-800-225-9487http://www.nasbla.org
National Safe Boating Council703-361-4294http://www.safeboatingcouncil.org
http://www.vesselsafetycheck.org
American Canoe Association Programshttp://www.boatingsidekicks.com

Boating Safety

For information on boating classes, contact: United Safe Boating Institute 1-800-336-BOAT

The Washington State mandatory boating safety law requires boaters age 12 years and older to take and pass a boating safety course or equivalency exam and get the WA Boater Education card BEFORE operating a motorized vessel of 15 horsepower or greater.

Boat Smart, Boat Prepared

As a recreational boater, you are responsible for the legal requirements of your vessel. For a list of specific requirements by boat length and type, visit: http://www.boatprepared.com

SAFE PADDLING 101

Paddling tips, gear lists and safety resources from Canoe & Kayak Magazine, the ACA Canoe-kayak-sup-raft rescue and the United States Coast Guard.

http://www.canoekayak.com/safety
http://www.americancanoe.org/instruction
1-800-929-5162

Activities to encourage and educate kids to boat safely:
American Canoe Association Programs
http://www.boatingsidekicks.com