SanJuanJournal is reporting: Essay contest: get on the Scenic Byway bus — for free Is there value in having a bus running daily on San Juan Island in the summertime? If so, where would you go and what would you do? The answers to those questions could win you a free pass onboard the Scenic [...]

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What should the boat on top have done? What should the boat on bottom have done? How many blasts would have been sounded?

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Listverse is reporting: The highly visible wreck of the Sweepstakes is one of the best-preserved nineteenth century schooners ever located, and one of the most picturesque shipwrecks in the world. Lying at a maximum depth of twenty feet (7m), it is a favorite location for divers, tour boat operators, and snorkelers in the Fathom Five [...]

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Call To Action This is an urgent message from the Recreational Boating Association of Washington (RBAW). Last session, the Legislature raided $3.3M from the boaters’ $9.7M un-refunded gas tax funds (the Recreation Resource Account) that are dedicated to launch ramps and other related water-access projects for boaters around the State. Please email your Legislators now [...]

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Gale Warning in effect through late tonight Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands- Tonight W wind 35 to 45 kt…easing to 20 to 30 kt after midnight. Wind waves 6 to 8 ft…subsiding to 3 to 5 ft after midnight. Strongest winds and highest seas will be near the Strait of Juan de [...]

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Kindle: Marine Diesel Engine Basics http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A2045YA/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_TCIrrb01DB8FT No matter what your level of experience you can learn the basics of how to repair your marine diesel engine and know that it is properly maintained. Learn which marine spare parts you absolutely MUST carry on board. Discover how to make emergency boat repairs on the water! Whether [...]

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  AppAdvisce (iOS) is reporting: Danger Boat (Free) by Pixelocity Software LLC is an endless survival game that takes place in the wide open sea. Ride the waves and avoid crashing into rocks as you race to eternity in your speedy little vessel. Players control a quick moving boat as it travels across the ocean. Collect [...]

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