By accessing, browsing, or using this Site you implicitly acknowledge you have read the "Terms of Use and Release of Liability" agreement (link at bottom of page), understood it, and agree to be bound by it. If you do not agree to be bound by this Agreement, your use of the site is not authorized.
And speaking of Waggoner, be sure to check out an exclusive PaNNTOA webinar being hosted via Zoom on February 15th. Experienced mariner and author of the Waggoner Cruising Guide, Mark Bunzel, will be giving a seminar on longer cruises in Canadian waters. Whether it’s your first trip or your fifteenth, you’re sure to learn something useful.
Before the bright work needs to be polished and the oil changed, while the weather is less than conducive to relaxed boating, visit the PaNNTOA forum topics. Add a question, answer a question, or just share your $.02. You may have already solved a problem someone else has, or maybe you know the perfect destination for an April shakedown cruise. If you have a question, chances are so does someone else. Please share. Your knowledge and thoughts are valuable and valued.
Stay warm, stay healthy, and we’ll see you on the water soon.
Aloha,
Sandra P., PaNNTOA Commodore (in case you were confusing me with some other commodore)
Do you have specific questions? Want to know about marinas, water, fuel, logistics, spares, etc.? Please post your questions on our corresponding PaNNTOA General Chat forum topic. And if you have responses to other member’s questions, please post them too! Mark may adjust his presentation based on the questions posted.
Mark is also co-author of Cruising the Virgin Islands, nautical publisher and distributor at the Waggoner Store, and a long time cruiser and leader of umpty-ump flotillas in the Pacific Northwest and points south. You know the guide is great; be sure to check out the super helpful Waggoner Guide website.
Looking for guides and nautical books? Waggoner is generously extending a *20% discount to Panntoa members. Mention you’re with Panntoa when placing your order to receive discount. (*Note: discount does not apply to bundles as they’ve already been discounted.)
This one hour seminar is a great resource and if you want more, Mark will be teaching a full day seminar, “Cruise to Desolation Sound and Broughtons,” on April 22 at Cruisers College. Mark will also be presenting several seminars at this year’s Seattle Boat Show.

With our experienced team, equipment, and Travel lift, we are your one stop Nordic Tug service shop. With two service teams, one focusing on commissioning new boats and one specifically for customer boat service, we can assist everyone through every step of their boating life. If you’re thinking about bottom paint, stern thruster, water maker, solar panels, dinghy davits, and more… now you’ll gain an 8% measure of relief on the bottom line.
Veteran yacht technician Nathan Kusler will be your point of contact at SYS South. Nordic Tug owners will benefit from his experience and familiarity with electrical, mechanical, plumbing, paint, and fiberglass projects. Whether it’s routine Tug maintenance, upgrades or repairs, his good communication and personal attention when managing projects, will be much appreciated by owners.
Feel free to contact Nathan directly to get acquainted and talk through any projects you have in mind at nathan@seattleyachts.com or 360 208 8539.
Our Services:
Seattle Yachts Sales
- Nordic Tugs Dealership and Yacht Brokerage Services
- 2 Full-Service Boatyards - Your Pacific Northwest Nordic Tugs Authorized Service Center
- Fuel Dock and Travel Lift Services
- Fully Stocked Marine Parts Store, Outboard and Tender Sales
- Custom Boat Projects

South Yard
Marine Parts / Service Center
360.293.3145
2915 W Avenue Anacortes, WA 98221
North Yard Service Center
360.293.8200
2417 T Avenue Anacortes, WA 98221
Sales Office New and Brokerage
360.299.0777
1019 Q Ave Suite A and B Anacortes, WA 98221
First Prize

Second Prize

Third Prize

We would like to acknowledge the time provided by Doug, Amy and Angelo for judging this year’s photo contest. We would also like to thank Seattle Yachts for the generous donation of one of our photo contest prizes; a round trip haul out at their facility in Anacortes.
Thanks to all for participating.
February 3-11, 2023, Seattle Boat Show. Includes a 2-for-1 Tuesday, $5 parking at Bell Street Pier Garage, Women’s Day (free admission with advance ticket), over 285 exhibitors, over 75 free seminars.
February 15, 2023, Waggoners Zoom Webinar: Extended Cruising in Canadian Waters
January 22 - February 5, 2023, Chinese New Year--This is Year of the Rabbit
February 2023, Cruisers College D.I.Y. Diesel Engine Maintenance & Troubleshooting with Matt Mardesich NMEA 2000 Networks: What’s Available & D.I.Y. by Jennifer King & Monica Riess Marine Diesel Engines for Women w/Margaret Pommert, includes hands-on
If you know of a class or event that other members might be interested in, please send an email to any PaNNTOA board member and we’ll get it posted on the PaNNTOA Events calendar (accessed via tab at top of PaNNTOA web page).
Commodore's Corner
 
We also discussed the upcoming officer lineup for the 2020-2021 slate of officers. The following have all agreed to continue in our respective positions: Myself (Commodore), Doug Ford (Vice Commodore/Secretary), Chris Sodeman (Membership Director), and Mike Young (Communications Director). These are pending approval by the membership at our General Meeting (time and place TBD). [Read more]
Rendezvous
Did You Know
2019 Rendezvous Registration Now Open!
Log in to access member-only areas
Welcome New Members
Home port: Gig Harbor, WA; Boat name: Restless; Boat length: 32
Home port: Bellingham, WA; Boat name: Luna; Boat length: 44
Home port: Everett, WA; Boat name: Polaris; Boat length: 32
Home port: Edmonds, WA; Boat name: Nord Lys; Boat length: 37
Home port: Poulsbo, WA; Boat name: Sea Stars; Boat length: 37
Home port: Portland; Boat name: Endeavor; Boat length: 32
Home port: Seattle; Boat name: Whiskey Mama; Boat length: 37
Home port: Lopez Island; Boat name: Willemoes; Boat length: 26
Home port: Vancouver; Boat name: Ancient Murrelet; Boat length: 42
Home port: Ladner, BC; Boat name: Pilitak; Boat length: 37
Home port: San Diego; Boat name: ILionspaw; Boat length: 40
Home port: Juneau; Boat name: Sidekick; Boat length: 32
Home port: Oak Harbor; Boat name: Una Mas; Boat length: 37
Home port: Whittier; Boat name: John Hunter; Boat length: 37
Home port: Bellingham; Boat name: Merlin; Boat length: 32
Home port: Anacortes; Boat name: Seasprite; Boat length: 32
PaNNTOA Burgees For Sale
PaNNTOA burgees are $35, check or cash, available for pickup in Anacortes or mailed directly to you. Please email Mike Russell, treasurer@panntoa.com
All Forum Conversations
Helpful Links
From sister Nordic Tug organizations:
Other resources:
- Nordic Tugs Facebook Page
- Nordic Tugs Manufacturer's Site
- Trawler Forum
- PANBO Marine Electronics Hub
- Seaboard Marine (Cummins Sales and Service)
- Marine Leisure (Volvo Parts and Support)