Beyond the Breakwater: Coast Guard Auxiliary
Maritime Trivia and Practical Knowledge for the Well-Rounded Recreational Boater
March 26, 2026, 6:30-8:00pm
Port of Edmonds Commission Room – 471 Admiral Way, Edmonds, WA 98020
Please RSVP below
Join Richard Martinson, a retired Coast Guard Commander, for an evening of practical and essential boating information. Topics include:
- How to successfully back a single screw vessel
- Reducing stress locking-through the Ballard Locks
- Cleats, Bitts and Securing Apparatus and their proper employment
- Why a child has a better chance of surviving in the water then an adult
- How to properly retrieve a person in the water
- Maritime legal representation
- The continued importance of paper charts
The hands-on activity will include learning to tie and use the most important common knots and properly using cleats and bitts.
General schedule for the evening:
- 6:30-7:00 Welcome and interesting insights from the pros
- 7:00-7:30 Hands-on lesson
- 7:30-8:00 Refreshments and socializing
This free workshop will take place in the Port of Edmonds Commission Room, on the second floor of the Port Administration building at 471 Admiral Way. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP so staff can plan for seating and refreshments, but drop-ins are welcome.
No prior experience required. Just curiosity and a love for the water!
Beyond the Breakwater reflects the Port’s commitment to supporting local businesses, expanding community knowledge, and fostering a vibrant waterfront.
The Hookup Hut is your local source for bait and tackle. Look for their vending machine just south of the public launch at the Edmonds Marina!
