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STEVEN SIMMONS and MARTI SCHMIDT ~Ocean Shores Real Estate Broker

SPEECHLESS SUNDAY. Hangin' loose!

Hangin' loose at Ocean Shores, WA

It was a very cold afternoon on Feb 25, 2011 but the sun was shining and the sky was clear. Let's surf!

Paddle, paddle, paddle.

And here we go!

Ride it, ride it!

Nice!

Now let's see Jeff dominate a wave in his kayak....

Hope he didn't forget his wet suit!

Love this wave!

Hope you enjoyed the ride :-)

See more information about Ocean Shores at www.theoceaniscalling.com

Dig razor clams at Ocean Shores Feb 18-19, 2011

OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced plans for another razor-clam dig at Ocean Shores, WA in February, so long as marine toxin tests continue to show the clams are safe to eat.

Tentative digging days and tides:

  • Feb. 18, Friday - 6:33 p.m. (-0.9 ft.)
  • Feb. 19, Saturday - 7:13 p.m. (-0.5 ft.)

Digs shown above are scheduled on afternoon tides. No digging will be allowed before noon on any of these dates.

All diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable 2010-11 fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. Licenses, ranging from a three-day razor clam license to an annual combination fishing license, are available on WDFW's website at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov and from license vendors around the state.

To prevent injury to both shellfish and people, please fill in the holes you dig.

April 25, 2009 catch!

Best digging occurs between 1 and 2 hours before low tide. Harvesters are allowed to take no more than 15 razor clams and must keep the first 15 they dig, regardless of size or condition. Each digger's clams must be kept in a separate container. You can purchase your gear and a license at ACE Hardware in Ocean Shores.

19,000 diggers turned out to harvest razor clams on New Year's Eve, the first day of the last three-day opening. Despite cold, windy conditions, diggers harvested more clams than on any day this season.

  • Photo recap of Razor Clam Digging at Ocean Shores, WA Jan 1, 2011

    In early January, WDFW will release a tentative schedule of digging days in early 2011. In the meantime, here is a photo recap of clam digging on January 1, 2011.

    The beach at Ocean Shores, WA was full of diggers on New Year's Day 2011.

    It was chilly but the views were spectacular.

    It's a family event!

    Bring your own style...

    Push hard little guy!

    Socializing while digging is the norm.

    Dogs love to help...

    Some people make their own clam containers.

    You will see fathers teaching their children to dig.

    Don't forget your camera!

    Not catching anything? There is always something else to do!

    We turned to the NE and this was our mountain view. What a gorgeous area of the Pacific NW!

  • We will post upcoming dig information as soon as it is available. See you on the beach for the next dig!

    Dig Razor Clams at Ocean Shores 2010-2011

    Clam diggers can ring in 2011 with a two-day razor clam dig at Ocean Shores over the New Year's holiday. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the series of evening digs after marine toxin tests showed that the clams on all five coastal razor clam beaches are safe to eat.

    Opening dates and evening low tides for the upcoming dig are:

    • Dec. 31, Fri. - 3:40 p.m., (0 ft.), Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks, Kalaloch
    • Jan. 1, Sat. - 4:31 p.m., (-0.4 ft.), Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks, Kalaloch

    Digs shown above are scheduled on afternoon tides. No digging will be allowed before noon on any of these dates. WDFW will announce additional digs for 2011 later this year.

    All diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable 2010-11 fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. Licenses, ranging from a three-day razor clam license to an annual combination fishing license, are available on WDFW's website at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov and from license vendors around the state.

    To prevent injury to both shellfish and people, please fill in the holes you dig.

    April 25, 2009 catch!

    Best digging occurs between 1 and 2 hours before low tide. Harvesters are allowed to take no more than 15 razor clams and must keep the first 15 they dig, regardless of size or condition. Each digger's clams must be kept in a separate container. You can purchase your gear and a license at ACE Hardware in Ocean Shores.

  • Ocean Shores street LID

    All of our street have now been resurfaced! If you already own property at Ocean Shores, you have probably received your street LID assessment and public hearing letter recently. Contact us at 360-589-2439 to discuss your options.

    Street LID assessment public hearing Sept 20, 2010 6pm at the Ocean Shores convention center.