Information of interest to the boating community in the Seattle, Washington region.

Washington State Boating

Boating Classes for the Public Courses in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.

Adventures in Boating A Washington handbook of boating basics.

Boating Course Descriptions

Boating Classes Outside of the Northwest Courses for the rest of the United States.

Local Navigation

Ballard Locks

Vessel Traffic Service

Ship Canal & Lake Washington Bridges

Seattle Dept. of Transportaion - Bridge Information

Local Notice to Mariners

Coast Pilot

Local Weather Information

West Point Current Conditions & Latest Forecast

Local Tides & Currents

NOAA Tide and Current Prediction Site

Marine Patrols

Seattle Police Department

Mercer Island

King County Sheriff's Office

Disposal of Expired Flares

Due to heightened security post 9-11, USCG Pier 36 will no longer accept any pyrotechnics for disposal, including expired flares. The following locations will accept expired flares for disposal.

• Shilshole Marina - Office at 7100 Seaview, Seattle. Phone (206) 728-3006
• Elliott Bay Marina, Harbor Master's office, 2601 West Marina Place, Seattle. Phone (206) 285-4817
• King County Hazardous Waste - Household Dept. Phone (206) 296-4692. Phone for an appointment.