Northwest Boat Travel Guide 2018

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May 1, 2018

For 40 years Northwest Boat Travel cruising guidebook has been a staple of Pacific Northwest recreational boaters. Whether you stick close to home or venture afar, the 2018 Northwest Boat Travel cruising guidebook is an invaluable resource to have onboard.  What’s inside? Marina maps, photos, ports of call and anchorages, border crossing regulations, where to find fuel, supplies, repairs, things to see and do, and so much more. Covering the waters from Washington’s South Sound to Skagway, Alaska (including the Inside Passage, Vancouver Island, and Haida Gwaii), Northwest Boat Travel makes a great addition to any boater’s wheelhouse.  Order your copy at www.boattravel.com.

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