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		Important information for boaters

		If you decide to visit San Juan Island by private boat, it is critical to be mindful of the latest marine information, possess up-to-date charts and know where you expect to moor or tie up at day's end. Here are a few helpful numbers:

		Coast Guard: (800)368-5647 Coast Guard Rescue (800)592-9911 Red Tide Hotline: (800)562-5632 "Red tide" means PSP or paralytic shellfish poisoning, which affects clams, mussels and scallops. Eating affected shellfish is potentially fatal. Call the hotline before shouldering your shovel. U.S. Customs, Friday Harbor Office: (360)378-2080 Washington State Marine Parks: (360)902-8844 Information about marine facilities and marine parks throughout the islands Washington State Fishing and Shellfish Guidelines: (360)796-3215 Licenses are required for all fish and shellfish. You can buy a license and pick up free guidelines booklets in Friday Harbor at ACE Hardware, 340 Argyle Ave. Whale Museum: (360)378-4710 ext. 33 or www.whalemuseum.org Call for rules on watching whales from your boat and information on the San Juan Islands Fish Recovery Project.

		Marine State Parks

		Marine state parks are located on Blind, Clark, Doe, James, Jones, Matia, Patos, Posey, Stuart, Sucia and Turn islands. The are accessible only by private or chartered craft. All have campsites and mooring buoys and some have docks (Clark, Posey, Patos and Turn are the exceptions). Buoys and campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations. Fees are charged at some parks May through Labor Day. Plan on bringing fresh water because supplies, where available, are limited. Contact Washington State Park and Recreation, (360)902-8844, for a map and list of services at each park.

		Anchoring in Garrison Bay

		A great way to visit English Camp is to drop anchor (there are no mooring buoys) in Garrison Bay. You can slip into your dinghy and motor or row to the National Park Service dock (donated by our Canadian neighbors), where you can tie up and spend the day enjoying the park. Hike to the top of Young Hill, meander along the Bell Point Trail or have a picnic on the grassy parade ground. In July and August reenactors regularly present living history exhibits of camp life during the joint occupation, culminating in Encampment 2004, scheduled August 23-24. During the summer months the waters are placid and you will have plenty of company. so be mindful of your fellow boaters, please do not anchor between Guss Island and the parade ground. Also, please don't dump your garbage in park receptacles or use our trailside woodland as a toilet. Vaulted comfort stations are located a five-minute walk from the dock to the parade ground. Guss Island is closed to visitors.

		Marine facilities on San Juan Island

		Port of Friday Harbor: (360)378-2688 Permanent and transient moorage, marine sewage pump out station, showers, float plane terminal, U.S. Customs Port of Entry. All service are within walking distance to town. Roche Harbor Marina: (360)378-2155 or (800)451-8910 Moorage, gas, diesel, propane, showers, laundromat, groceries, yacht charters. pool, restaurants. lodging, float plane terminal, kayak and whale watch tours, day cruises to Victoria, B.C., U.S, Customs Port of Entry during summer months. Snug Harbor Resort:(360)378-4762 Year-round marina and store. Cabins and camping. Boat rentals, charters, launch ramp, gas dock. Whale and kayak tours. BBQ's. Island Petroleum Services: (360)378-3114 Gas, diesel fuel, propane and lube oil. Located adjacent to Port of Friday Harbor.

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