Launching the 2019 Waggoner Guide

Returning to Anacortes, Washington from a summer of cruising meant starting the mode of heads-down to edit, write, and organize all the updates, photos and reference maps in preparation of producing the 2019 edition of the Waggoner Cruising Guide.  Literally hundreds of updates were collected thanks to the enthusiastic work of our volunteer Field Correspondents along with Editors Mark, Lorena and Leonard, all of whom spent the summer cruising the Pacific Northwest, researching the many marinas and anchorages found in the Waggoner Cruising Guide.  Field Correspondents were formally organized for the 2018 cruising season and have been an integral part of our data gathering process.  Boaters can look forward to finding many important updates in each chapter of the Waggoner Guide, along with new and updated reference maps in the 2019 edition.  New anchorages have been added to West Coast Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii chapters along with re-writes for new material.  

Customs procedures are changing in in 2019, another important addition for our readers, and you won't want to miss reading about the new public mooring buoys at Cowichan Bay.  Readers will also find more information in the front section (chapter 1) that help boaters prepare for their cruise, including reference material covering weather, fishing permits and cruising permits.  You might be asking, what’s the new theme for 2019?  The 2018 theme of ‘Early Maritime Explorers of the Pacific Northwest,’ proved to be well received along with other improvements made to the Waggoner Guide, resulting in record sales.  Likewise, we think you will enjoy ‘Nautical Tales through the Eyes of the Past,’ our chosen theme for 2019.  How many of us have wondered what took place on an island, or village in earlier times?  Learning something about the history of the places we visit, brings a whole new appreciation and perspective for our many cherished boating destinations.  You won't want to miss the 2019 edition containing synopsis of 15 non-fiction books that are both fascinating and enlightening, you might even hear yourself say, “I didn’t know that!”  Speaking of history, 2019 is the 25th Anniversary of the Waggoner Cruising Guide, which has provided the most concise and comprehensive information for boaters cruising the Pacific Northwest for the past 25 years.  The Waggoner name is taken in honor of the "Waggoners" of the late 1500's.  Dutch pilot, Lucas Waghenaer, published a volume of principles, charts, and sailing directions in Dutch, German, Latin, and English, used by sailors of the time.  The modern-day Waggoner, updated each year, carries on the tradition of valuable information and resources for today's mariners.  We think you’ll love the 2019 edition and look forward to seeing you at the Seattle Boat Show, starting January 25, 2019.