November meeting The Derelict Vessel Removal Program
Published on 2/3/2026
Our guest speaker is Linda Newland at our October 13th general membership meeting and the topic will be the Derelict Vessel Removal Program.
The Derelict Vessel Removal Program (DVRP) which is run by the WA State Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) is looked upon as one of a very few programs of its kind in the US. We will cover the definition of a derelict vessel, the program’s funding, the current budget, an overview of the list of derelict vessels awaiting removal, the priority process, who removes them and how an individual or private marina as well as a
government agency can apply for a removal.
Linda Newland's Bio:
Linda Newland has a current 100 ton power or sail Coast Guard license with towing endorsement, is a current ASA sailing and celestial navigation instructor, a certified instructor for the US Power Squadrons with a Senior Navigator rating, holds the fastest nonstop transpacific women’s singlehanded sailing record (SF to Japan 1981), has sailed in two singlehanded races to Hawaii (1980 and 1986), skippered approximately 18 yacht deliveries from Hawaii to SF, skippered an all women’s crew LA to Honolulu Transpac race on her own yacht in 1997, skippered two Pacific Cup races (1988 & 2000) as a paid captain, is a California licensed attorney with a master’s degree in maritime law, holds a CA community college credential in Nautical Sciences. Presently serves as Commander of the Point Wilson Sail & Power Squadron locally.Now shares a Grand Banks 36 trawler with husband, Dan, and is a veteran of multiple trips to Desolation Sound, the Broughtons and two round trips from Port Townsend to Alaska in 2022 and 2024.