National Marina Day 2013 – Cruising Northwest

June 8, 2013

National Marina Day!

What are your plans for this National Marina Day? A cruise to your favorite marina? A visit to your marina to get the boat ready for cruising season?

Whatever your plans may be for Saturday, make sure you take the time to celebrate and enjoy a marina (or two?).

There are several marina’s in the Northwest that have activities planned for you…

Bremerton Marina

Free overnight moorage on Saturday night June 8th for all visiting boaters
Boater BBQ
Proper docking procedures and knot tying class
Fire extinguisher certification and training seminar
Boater Education Card class

Dock Street Marina/Delin Docks/ Foss Landing Marina

Representatives from Sea Hawk paints will be on hand explaining Washington State’s phase out of copper based bottom paint and the alternatives that are available

Kayak skills training for first time kayakers to help get them out on the water
Aaron Barnett from Washington Sea Grant discussing pump outs and providing deck fittings
Dave’s Dive Service talking about different kinds of zincs and what works best for your boat
Blind-folded dinghy races
BBQ
Vessel safety checks

Lake Union Skylaunch Marina

Innovative hands-on anchoring tutorial via a land-based simulator
- Participants will get in a boat on a trailer and drop an anchor onto the ground; a forklift will pull the trailer back allowing the participant to peel out the anchor line, demonstrating the importance of “scope.” They will also have the ability to “pull” anchor.
- Complimentary food and beverages

Foss Harbor Marina

Onsite vessel safety checks
Fire extinguisher certifications
Coast Guard auxiliary seminars
Live band, kids games, raffles and a pit BBQ

Ocean Alexander Marina

30 minute sailing lessons courtesy Lake Union Charters
Moss Bay Rowing kayaks available for free rental
Complimentary snacks and drinks

Point Defiance Marina

75% discount on rental boats
15 minute fishing tutorials offered hourly from 11am to 5pm. The tutorials will cover basic fishing instructions including setting up a rod, knot tying and basic techniques.

Port of Edmonds

Knot tying classes courtesy Sea Scouts
Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel inspections
Paint company representatives on hand distributing information about copper free bottom paint alternatives
Educational material about anodes, recycling and hazardous waste
BBQ and jazz music