Recreational Boating Association of Washington: RBAW

05/08/2026

FYI boaters!!

Thank You, Boaters!

We’re kicking off Boating Season 2026 with an Opening Weekend Customer Appreciation Sale at the Port of Kingston Fuel Dock!

May 9 & 10 only

Enjoy $0.30 OFF per gallon of fuel as our way of saying thanks for your continued support.

Swing by, fuel up, and get ready for a great season on the water—we appreciate this amazing boating community!

03/30/2026

FYI Boaters - small locks closure 3/30 to 4/24. Have those 50ft lock lines at the ready!

02/02/2026

Hello mariners - FYI.…large locks closed for a few days, small locks open.

Dewatering of the large lock has begun. Pedestrian traffic will cross via the East end gates miter. Directional signage is placed.

The large lock chamber will remain closed through 4:00 pm, Feb. 6, 2026 while crews conduct follow-on repairs to pump plant pipe infrastructure.

The Auxiliary (small) Lock chamber will be available marine traffic navigation.

Please visit https://www.nws.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Locks-and-Dams/Chittenden-Locks/Closures/ for more information.

Vessels LOA: 110 feet or less; beam: 26 feet or less; and draft no greater than 14 feet.

10/21/2025

FYI…

10/07/2025

Love Blake Island Marine Park?? Please give our friends at Parks some feedback by taking this survey - they REALLY want to hear from you.

Want more buoys?
Thoughts on dock layout?
Want to add more raccoons?🦝

Let them know!

Listen up Washingtonians! We are in the process of developing a new master plan for Blake Island Marine State Park – and we want to hear from YOU!

Share your hopes, concerns and ideas for this special place. Even if you’ve never visited, your perspective matters!

We’re asking for your feedback on:
💠 A new vision for the park
💠 The future of Tillicum Village concession buildings
💠 Alternatives for facilities and amenities
💠 Educational content and exhibits
💠 Trail reroutes around the island
💠 Public transportation options

Together, we can ensure Blake Island remains a place for everyone to enjoy – now and for generations to come.

Learn more about the project and take the survey today: parks.wa.gov/about/strategic-planning-projects-public-input/projects/blake-island-marine-state-park-master-planning-0.

10/01/2025

We all know how critical the Ballard Locks are for recreation and commercial traffic - this is good news.

08/28/2025

FYI Boaters!! Who doesn’t love fuel discounts 💙

At Elliott Bay Marina, we know how much our boating community looks forward to the long weekend. To say thank you, we’re doubling down on fuel discounts this Working Person’s Weekend (8/28–9/1) ⛽

Tenants, cruisers, and powerboaters alike — it’s the perfect time to top off and set sail. See you at our fuel dock!👋

08/01/2025

FYI - The Port of Everett fuel dock is closed right now until further notice.

07/21/2025

FYI boaters if you’re locking through…

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials anticipate Lake Washington’s level could drop below 20 feet this summer for the first time since October 1987 and are taking proactive steps to conserve water

07/10/2025

Heads up boaters!!

A Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife emergency rule involving our terminals took effect on Tuesday. It prohibits setting crab or shrimp gear from a vessel near our docks. This type of fishing equipment can cause problems for our ferries. Entanglements have led to costly repairs and hundreds of canceled sailings for our customers. The WDFW rule also bans commercial purse seine fishing and gillnetting near our terminals. It does not affect hook and line angling.

More: https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/emergency-rules/crab-and-shrimp-gear-may-not-be-set-around-puget-sound-wsdot-ferry-terminal-areas-2025-07