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This website is designed to help provide safe and fun boating in the Pacific Northwest (Washington and British Columbia). We discuss crossing the border, boat safety, boating legal questions, Pacific Northwest marine parks, and cruising guides.
Curt and Mary Epperson have been cruising the Pacific NW for decades and have a wealth of information to share. To learn more about our background, click here.
All information is believed to be correct but is offered without warranty. Every boat operator must know the rules and regulations. You must always obey the Navigation Rules.
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We answer common questions on our posts. To read post, simply click on a category on the left,or visit our POSTS PAGE.
Pages on Boativated.com contain specific information about cruising in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
If you want “how to” information visit Cruising Tips. There you will find tips about cruising with kids, cruising with pets, anchoring, shore tying, tying to buoys, and basic navigation.
If you want information on where to go try Destinations, and Charter Help.
If you have questions about crossing the border by boat go to Border Crossing.
Mary has some great, easy to prepare Recipes and lots of Photos of places to visit.
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