Well, well, prices have gone down again! Gas prices dropped, this time by an average of 26 cents per gallon. The new average is $6.43/gal. 14 fuel docks are now less than $6.00/gal, with Oak Harbor again leading the way at $4.63/gal. The Port of Edmonds and the Port of Everett are both at $5.31/gal.
Download the free OnBuoy app and help build "live" moorage status in WA State Parks on the busy Fourth of July weekend.
To all you Dads out there, may your day be filled with love and family. And if you're able to be out on the water with them, so much the better! No matter what generation of Dad you are, Happy Father's Day from the PNW Boaters Guide!
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WA State Parks has completed the San Juan Islands buoy maintenance project, part of a 5-year initiative to repair or replace 259 mooring buoy in the greater Salish Sea. The work involves installing modern, eco-friendly helical anchors (see diagram below) and replacing old buoy gear to ensure boater safety and protect eel grass.
Pacific NW boaters will be glad to know there's a brand new dock at the Port of Coupeville's Historic Wharf. Construction was completed last month by Carlson Construction after a severe wind storm damaged the old dock in December.
The OnBuoy iOS app is officially live! Find trusted guest moorage, private docks, mooring buoys, marinas, and public facilities—without the stress of anchoring or guessing availability. We've long admired OnBuoy's responsible and environmentally conscious approach to moorage, and we think you will, too. Check out the announcement link below for more information, or go straight to the App Store for the free download.
Nautical Northwest just launched their inagural issue at the 2026 Seattle Boat Show. A brand new premier print magazine devoted to work and play on the waters of the greater Pacific Northwest. Nautical Northwest take a holistic approach to marine and inland waters living and community championship with stories and information for everyone from the casual beachcomber to avid boatowner and lifelong industry professional. Their ethos is that our beautiful waters foster experiences that unite us as a special culture worth celebrating.
By Dr. Julie Watson
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