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If you own a kayak, canoe, or other small non-motorized vessel, please help the Coast Guard and River Patrol by labeling your craft and securing it when not in use. Every unmanned boat found on waterways starts a complicated search and rescue process. A simple "If found please call ____" could save patrols many hours of fruitless searches and help get your boat back to you sooner.

VIDEO PSA: Coast Guard, partners urge paddle craft labeling, owner responsibility on PNW waters The Coast Guard and its Washington and Oregon boating safety agency partners urge the labeling of paddle craft and owner responsibility on the waters of the Pacific Northwest.

The Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) needs your feedback regarding a proposed rule. DSL is proposing to restrict recreational access, and to prohibit camping, at several spots along the Columbia. These spots include the north side of Hayden Island, North Portland Harbor, and the Sandy River Delta. A full description of this proposal, as well as information about how you can share your thoughts on this proposal with officials, is available online.

Department of State Lands : Submit Rulemaking Comment : Laws & Rules : State of Oregon How to submit public comment related to laws & rules

The latest issue of Freshwater News is now online.

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A new kind of boatyard is under construction in Ilwaco. Instead of building boats, this yard will deconstruct them. This yard could help remove derelict vessels from our local waterways before the boats become am environmental hazard. Learn more about the new facility in this article from The Chinook Observer.

Unbuilding boats: Work underway on vessel deconstruction facility in Ilwaco ILWACO — Construction is underway on a nearly 6,000-square-foot vessel deconstruction facility in Ilwaco slated for completion this fall.

Bummed because social distancing has you stuck at home? Check out the live camera feeds in the moorage, courtesy of our resident members. You never know what the cameras might pick up!

Intruder in the Moorage

A friendly reminder from Clay Courtwright, Oregon State Parks manager for the Western Columbia River Gorge: All Oregon state parks, day use areas, trails, boat ramps, docks, and campgrounds are closed until further notice.

However, if you're looking for a dock to cruise to, CRYA shared that the courthouse docks at St. Helens and the docks at Sand Island remain open at this time, though only a few of the restaurants in St. Helens remain open (take out only).

Does everyone on your crew have their Oregon boater's safety card? It's required for every boater over the age of 12. The Daughters of Neptune are hosting a boater safety class on Sunday, Feb. 23. Follow the direction below to sign up and make sure you're ready for the 2020 boating season!

This story has a happy ending because Ollie was wearing a lifejacket. PFDs: They're for everyone on your boat.

Dog on sailboat falls into Columbia River; life jacket, sheriff's marine patrol save it Ollie is reunited with its owner, who equipped the dog with a life jacket.

Summer boating checklist:
Lifejacket - check
Sunscreen - check
Oregon Boater’s Card - ???

If you’re new to boating, you’ll need an Oregon Boater’s Card to sail or motor on the state’s waterways. (Children ages 12 and up also need a card.) The Daughters of Neptune will host a boater’s education class, taught by members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, at Portland Yacht Club on Sunday, June 23. Please see the flyer in your email inbox for more information.

This class will be the last one for the summer, so if you or someone you know needs to earn their Oregon Boater’s Card, now is the time to register.