Free walking tours Aug. 15 and Sept. 18
Two more chances for Seattle locals and curious visitors to discover more about our modern maritime community.
Scenes from South Sound
Waterfront redevelopment, ever-present inflatable SUPs and cargo anchorages
Expanding vessel turn-in programs and water safety awareness
Washington state DNR and its partners are piloting free vessel turn-in events to make a dent in derelict vessels
Join me for a free walking tour!
At age 17, I followed in the footsteps of many backpackers before me and found one of Berlin's famous free walking tours — it blew my mind. It wasn't one thing but a compilation of the guide's knowledge, storytelling prowess, and ability to acquaint us
Touring the Port of Tacoma
Puget Sound's two largest seaports offer public tours, and a glimpse at big changes ahead.
Participation up in second Puget Sound ship slowdown to protect endangered orcas
After a successful trial, Quiet Sound marked several new milestones in the 2023-2024 slowdown
Big federal dollars destined for Port of Tacoma
Significant federal funding is making its way to Pacific Northwest ports, including Tacoma's Husky Terminal.
Future Tides featured in Northwest Yachting
In this Q&A, Cara talks about Future Tides' founding vision, interesting innovations she's reported on, and new stories taking shape.
Water taxi plays tugboat, WSF news and an all-electric ferry for Skagit County
In Seattle, ferries can be the talk of the town and this fall is no exception.
New meets old and the hybrid era of boating
From speakers to satellite antennas to hybrid propulsion, adding new systems to older boats seems to make a lot of sense.
The drawn-out nature of port labor negotiations
Both Canadian and U.S. West Coast dockworkers are considering new labor agreements. Public perception is used as a tool in negotiations.
Port of Seattle's cruise business is booming
Seattle's cruise season runs mid-April through October. Various sized ships take travelers to Alaska and back.
Future Tides is now part of the Tiny News Collective!
Earlier this year, Future Tides joined the Tiny News Collective, a nonprofit helping people build sustainable news organizations to serve their communities.
Seattle and Tacoma are both seeking deeper harbors
Only a few ports can accommodate the largest of containerships, creating both problems and opportunities.
Ships asked to slow down, expanding the Seattle USCG base and a regatta carbon calculator
🤫 Shhhh…the Quiet Sound slowdown trial is underway A voluntary ship slowdown is in effect on Puget Sound from now until Dec. 22. The “Quiet Sound” trial began Oct. 24 and asks larger commercial vessels to slow down “when safe and operationally feasible to do so.” Slowing down reduces the
Our old boats
The modern problem of derelict boats.
When safety boats go electric, small boaters benefit from the silence
Over the summer, someone walking by Lake Washington, Bellingham Bay or other sheltered waters throughout Western Washington may have seen this idyllic sight: a smattering of small sailboats — some going straight, some not so much — accompanied by a small powerboat carrying a coach responsible for instruction and safety. Essential for
Batteries and Bristol Bay
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