Waggoner Cruising Guide 2026

Waggoner Cruising Guide 2026 is an annual Pacific Northwest boating guidebook trusted by recreational cruisers planning routes through marinas, anchorages, and inland waterways. Designed to help boaters travel with more confidence, this edition brings together current cruising information, local knowledge, and practical navigation details for destinations stretching from Puget Sound to Southeast Alaska. Whether you are planning a weekend trip or an extended summer cruise, the Waggoner guide is built to simplify trip planning and improve on-the-water decision-making.

Key Features

• Extensive Coverage: Includes cruising areas from Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands, and Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island, Desolation Sound, Haida Gwaii, and Southeast Alaska.
• Detailed Reference Tools: Features more than 300 maps and dock diagrams, plus descriptions and amenities for over 500 marinas and marine parks.
• Anchorage & Safety Insights: Highlights more than 780 anchorages and includes local knowledge, alerts, and safe-passage notes to support better cruise planning.

Boaters choose Waggoner because it combines destination research, route planning, and practical seamanship guidance in one comprehensive volume. Chapter 1, the Compendium, covers important topics like rules and regulations, clearing customs, weather, and anchoring, making it especially useful for both seasoned cruisers and those exploring the Pacific Northwest for the first time.

Updated annually, the Waggoner Cruising Guide is a valuable onboard reference for powerboaters and sailors who want dependable marina information, anchorage recommendations, and regional cruising knowledge in a single easy-to-use book.