Port Townsend Lighthouse Marina
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A scenic marina in historic Port Townsend featuring Victorian architecture and maritime heritage. Located on the northeastern Olympic Peninsula, this full-service facility provides access to Admiralty Inlet and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The charming downtown offers galleries, maritime museums, and excellent restaurants. An essential stop for cruisers exploring northern Puget Sound and classic Americana waterfront culture.
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Events Near Port Townsend
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Race to Alaska 2026 (R2AK)
Jun 2, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026 · Port Townsend Boat Haven
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Seventy48 — Human-Powered Race 2026
Jun 5, 2026 – Jun 7, 2026 · Tacoma Narrowboat Club (start)
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Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026 · Point Hudson Marina & Port Townsend waterfront
Event details →Useful Guides for Visiting Sailors
Education hub →Seamanship · 13 min read
Docking and Mooring in Tidal Waters
Master docking techniques and mooring strategies for Pacific Northwest's challenging tidal environments.
Navigation · 20 min read
Tides and Currents in the Pacific Northwest
Seymour Narrows runs at sixteen knots. Cattle Pass produces standing waves. Active Pass schedules itself around BC Ferries. PNW navigation is governed by tides and currents — this is how to read them.
Seamanship · 14 min read
Anchoring in Pacific Northwest Waters
Twelve-foot tides, four-knot current in the passes, kelp on every shoreline, and a wind that can shift through three quadrants while you sleep. PNW anchoring is its own discipline.