Who is RBAW?
Since our formation in the 1950s, RBAW has been instrumental in supporting the needs of the recreational boating community and helping grow it to represent the 250,000 registered boats on Washington waters. We are a member-supported non-profit organization of passionate boaters carrying out statewide advocacy of recreational boating issues and opportunities. We pride ourselves on being the “Voice of Boaters” in Olympia.
RBAW is the only organization in Washington that supports the needs of the recreational boaters through advocacy, awareness, and preservation and growth of boating opportunities in our state. The work we do directly affects every boater on Washington waters.
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 | MEMBERS REGISTER TODAY! November 9th, 2024 We're full for In-Person at the Tacoma Yacht Club - join us via Zoom Webinar! Click Link Below to Register
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See ya nex Summer! FREE Mobile Pump-outs return to West Puget Sound in May 2025
| Watecraft Excise Tax Depreciation Schedule Impact on Vessel Registrations
RBAW testified in a DOR hearing on August 6, 2024 and again on September 25, 2024 in support of our position that the current depreciation schedule does not accurately represent boat values in out years of ownership. Click HERE to see the RBAW comments and DOR response Click HERE for more information on the WA State Watercraft Excise Tax |
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| RBAW Awarded CVA Grants!
RBAW is excited to announce that we have been awarded two (2) Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grants, securing federal pass-through money that is administered and awarded by Washington State Parks. Both grants are for mobile pump-out capabilities and supports our goal of increasing their availability in Puget Sound. Click here to read more! |
Lakebay Marina Redevelopment
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RBAW Highlighted in the July edition of the Northwest Yachting magazine! Click here to read RBAW's article "Making Waves". |
Legislature approves directing 25% of WET funds to Derelict Vessel Removal
A huge thanks to our House and Senate bill sponsors: Rep. Dave Paul (D-Oak Harbor/10th Dist.) Rep. Dan Griffey (R-Union/35th Dist.) Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes/40th Dist.) Ron Muzzall (R-Island County/10th Dist.) And to Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz and the folks at DNR who have partnered so well with us. Thank you! | RBAW Marine Parks Conservancy is a 501c3, donations may be tax deductible!
Please consider donating to our Lakebay Marina renovation drive - go to the conservancy website or send your tax deductible donations to:RBAW Marine Parks Conservancy PO Box 17591 Seattle, WA 98127 |
THANK YOU TO OUR RBAW CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS! |
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Calling all Seattle-area boaters! Affordable, hands-on powerboat handling courses for beginner and experienced boaters alike are now available from Ahoy Rentals Seattle in partnership with the @BoatUSFoundation. Sign up today at BoatUS.org/On-Water: https://bit.ly/44MCZW3 | Where to Pump-out, or contact Mobile Services that will come to You! Click the link below to easily find locations when you can pump-out - or businesses that operate mobile pump-outs. Boating is good clean fun, lets keep it that way! | No-Go Zones for Boaters in Gulf Islands and San Juan Islands: June 1 to November 30 Boaters should be aware of two seasonal No-Go Zones in the Gulf Islands, and the one year-round voluntary No-Go Zone in the San Juan Islands. Our friends at Waggoner Guide have all the information, click HERE to learn more. |
The Boaters Guide App makes planning a trip on the water and exploring the Salish Sea a lot easier, and its free! Do you like to use Boating Apps when you're on the water - this one puts alot of what you need in one place! Boaters Guide shows you marinas + VHF contact info, lets you quickly check the weather and tides & even report whale sightings, and find the lowest cost fuel. |  WA Boaters can get a fuel-tax refund on Unleaded fill ups WA boaters can file for their road-tax refund via an app. There is a road tax placed on all non-dyed fuel sold in Washington (RCW 82.38.180). Refunds are issued by DOL. See the Gallons website for more information. Click HERE to learn more |  Clean Vessel Act Grant Program funds $900,000 in pumpout projects Press Release from WA State Parks Want to apply for a grant? Clean Vessel Act Grant Program | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Where can I pump-out? Pumpout Washington or download the free Pumpout Nav App in the Apple App Store or Google Play. |
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