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⛵ Washington State — Sailing Resources

Washington State has one of the richest sailing communities in the United States. Puget Sound's protected waters, the San Juan Islands, and the Inside Passage create world-class year-round sailing conditions. From the bustling marinas of Seattle to the remote anchorages of the San Juans, Washington sailing is exceptional.

Boating Education: WA Boater Education Card — required for anyone operating a vessel with 15+ hp motor; minimum age 12 with supervision, 16 unaccompanied. Card is lifetime once earned.

Washington State Sailing — Detailed Resources

Washington has the most developed sailing resource pages of any state on this site. Use the links below to jump directly to each topic.

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Puget Sound Marinas — Full Guide

Complete guide to all major Puget Sound marinas — Shilshole Bay, Port of Everett, Des Moines, Port of Poulsbo, Kingston, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Gig Harbor, Tacoma, Olympia, Port Townsend, Anacortes, Bellingham, and more. Includes slip counts, addresses, phone numbers, and Dockwa links.

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Washington State Yacht Clubs

20+ yacht clubs organized by region — Seattle & Central Sound, Kitsap Peninsula, Gig Harbor & Tacoma, Everett & North Sound, Anacortes, Bellingham, Port Townsend. Includes the Grand Fourteen clubs with reciprocal moorage details.

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Puget Sound Marine Surveyors

SAMS and NAMS-accredited marine surveyors serving the entire Puget Sound region — Edwards Marine Survey, Currents Marine Survey, Allport Marine, Merrick Marine, Kingspoke, Pacific Rim Marine, and more. Includes SAMS vs. NAMS explained and what to expect from a survey.

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Hull Care, Cleaning & Detailing — Washington State

Professional hull cleaning divers (Bainbridge Divers, Sound Divers, Friday Divers in Poulsbo, Dave's Dive Services), topside detailing services, DIY hull cleaning methods, Washington State in-water cleaning regulations, and sacrificial anode guide for Puget Sound.

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Pacific Northwest Sailboat Brokerages

Sail Northwest (Shilshole), Seattle Yachts, Irwin Yacht Sales (Seattle & Portland), Edmonds Yacht Sales, Northwest Yachtnet, Elliott Bay Yacht Sales, Marine Servicenter, Wright Yachts (multihull specialist). Full directory with addresses and websites.

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Puget Sound VHF Radio Channels

Which VHF channel to monitor in which part of the Sound — Central Sound (Ch 14 "Seattle Traffic"), Strait of Juan de Fuca & San Juans (Ch 5A), Washington State Ferries (Ch 13 & 16), marinas (Ch 16 → 66A/68), and Canadian border crossing procedures.

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Keel Repair — Washington State Boatyards

Boatyards experienced with keel removal, bolt replacement, and keel stub repair — Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard, Seaview Boatyard (Seattle & Bellingham), Salmon Bay Boatyard, Marine Servicenter, Cap Sante Marine (Anacortes), Port Townsend Boat Haven.

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Gallery Marine — Diesel Engine Sales & Service, Seattle

Diesel engine sales, repower, and service in the Puget Sound area. 717 NE Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98105 • 206.547.2477. Also see our Marine Diesel Engine Model Guide and Diesel Maintenance & Parts pages.

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🚢 Puget Sound Marinas — Sailboat Slips & Moorage

Listed north to south. All have slips suitable for sailboats. Call or check websites for current waitlist status — permanent moorage in popular areas can have 1–2 year waits. Transient/guest moorage is generally first-come or reservable via Dockwa.  •  WA Yacht Clubs →  •  WA Hull Care & Cleaning →

Northern Puget Sound & San Juan Approaches

  • Squalicum Harbor — Port of Bellingham
    722 Coho Way, Bellingham, WA — (360) 676-2542
    1,900+ slips; one of the largest marinas in the Northwest. Full services, fuel dock, boatyard, liveaboard allowed. Excellent jumping-off point for San Juans and Canadian waters.
  • Blaine Harbor — Port of Bellingham
    235 Marine Drive, Blaine, WA — (360) 647-6176
    629 modern slips; northernmost Puget Sound marina — minutes from the Canadian border. Good base for cruising the Gulf Islands.
  • La Conner Marina — Port of Skagit
    613 N. 2nd St, La Conner, WA — (360) 466-3118
    Picturesque waterfront town on the Swinomish Channel. Permanent and guest moorage, fuel, pump-out. Strong cruising destination.
  • Cap Sante Marina — Port of Anacortes
    1019 Q Avenue, Anacortes, WA — (360) 293-0694
    Gateway to the San Juan Islands. Permanent and guest moorage; liveaboard moorage available for 32'+ boats. Full boatyard services next door at Cap Sante Marine. One of the most strategic locations on the Sound for cruising.

Everett & North Sound

  • Port of Everett Marina
    1728 W Marine View Dr, Everett, WA — (425) 259-6001
    Largest public marina on the West Coast — 2,300 permanent slips + 5,000 lineal feet of guest moorage. Full boatyard, 13-lane launch ramp, fuel, showers, laundry. Excellent facilities at competitive rates.

Seattle & Central Sound

  • Shilshole Bay Marina — Port of Seattle
    7001 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA — (206) 787-3006
    1,476 slips; the premier sailboat marina in Seattle. Consistent northwest exposure — ideal for sailboats heading to the Sound or the Straits. Fuel, pump-out, showers, Seaview Ave restaurants walking distance. Guest moorage available.
  • Elliott Bay Marina
    2601 W Marina Pl, Seattle, WA — (206) 285-4817
    1,200+ slips for vessels to 300'. One of the largest privately-owned marinas on the West Coast. Downtown Seattle access, full services, high-end facilities. Reservations via Dockwa.
  • Bell Harbor Marina — Port of Seattle
    2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA — (206) 787-3952
    70 slips in the heart of downtown Seattle — primarily guest/transient moorage. Stunning city skyline views. Walking distance to Pike Place Market.

Des Moines & South King County

  • Des Moines Marina
    22307 Dock Ave S, Des Moines, WA — (206) 824-5700
    840 slips; one of the largest marinas in South King County. Fuel dock, pump-out, boat launch, covered moorage options. Active sailing community.

Kitsap Peninsula

  • Port of Kingston Marina
    25864 Washington Blvd NE, Kingston, WA — (360) 297-3545
    311 slips (open & covered moorage); 50-slip guest dock for vessels 20'–50'. Guest moorage reservable via Dockwa. Washington State Ferry terminal steps away — easy crew access from Seattle.
  • Port of Poulsbo Marina
    18809 Front St NE, Poulsbo, WA — (360) 779-3505
    254 permanent slips + 130 guest slips. Fuel dock, pump-out, boat ramp, tidal grid. Longship Marine (used sailing hardware) is a 2-minute walk. Charming Norwegian-themed waterfront town.
  • Bremerton Marina — Port of Bremerton
    150 Washington Beach Ave, Bremerton, WA — (360) 373-1035
    Downtown Bremerton waterfront. Permanent and guest moorage, fuel dock, pump-out. Ferry service to Seattle across the water.
  • Port Orchard Marina — Port of Bremerton
    1 Sinclair Inlet, Port Orchard, WA — (360) 876-5535
    341 slips. Friendly community marina in downtown Port Orchard. Fuel dock, pump-out. Foot ferry to Bremerton.
  • Brownsville Marina — Port of Central Kitsap
    9790 Ogle Rd NE, Bremerton, WA — (360) 692-5498
    320 slips on Port Orchard Bay. Quiet alternative to busier marinas. Boathouse, fuel, pump-out, launch ramp.

Gig Harbor & Tacoma

  • Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard
    3117 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor, WA — (253) 858-3535
    Full-service boatyard and marina inside Gig Harbor entrance. Haul-out, storage, and repair alongside slip moorage. Ideal if you need work done on the boat.
  • Foss Harbor Marina — Tacoma
    821 Dock St, Tacoma, WA — (253) 272-4404
    416 slips (26'–96'), covered moorage to 36', liveaboard slips, fuel dock. Downtown Tacoma waterfront — museums and restaurants walkable.

South Sound & Olympia

  • Olympia Yacht Club / Port of Olympia
    217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA — (360) 786-1425
    State capital waterfront. Fuel dock, pump-out, guest moorage. Southern terminus of Puget Sound.

Port Townsend & Hood Canal Approaches

  • Port Townsend Boat Haven
    2601 Washington St, Port Townsend, WA — (360) 385-2355
    475 slips. Vibrant maritime community with 60+ marine trades businesses on site — sailmakers, riggers, boatyards, chandleries. One of the best places in the PNW to get work done on a boat. Annual Wooden Boat Festival.

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