I have maintained my American Tug 41 with them for 10 years and I have had excellent service.read more

I needed to repower my boat, and they did an outstanding job. Quality of the work was great…read more Communication was great. I also had the do several other projects while my boat was in their yard - new cabin door, fiberglass repair, new toilet in head, some electrical clean up, new electronics. I was super happy with how it all went down.

We took an evening tour out of La Conner through the slough and toward Deception Pass, sliding…read moreunder the bridge and out into open water. Along the way we saw numerous ospreys, eagles, harbor seals, arctic terns, etc. Although this wasn't advertised as a whale watching tour, we did see a small whale feeding that breached the water nearby at least a dozen times before we returned to La Conner! This was a wonderful two and a half hour boat ride and I highly recommend it.

While I have not actually taken their tour, I would like to suggest they improve the directions to…read moretheir boat. I live in La Conner and frequently walk my dog down first street around the time people are making their way to the tour. At least two days a week, I encounter customers that are totally lost. Some of them are waking East away from the water and others are walking towards the marina. I even encountered one group a half mile away at the North Basin of the La Conner Marina. I alway tell them how to get to the boat.

La Conner Marina is a great place for boaters and visitors…read more The marina features extensive covered moorage on 8 docks, two large guest docks, clean and comfortable restrooms, large laundry facility, two pumpout machines (one on each guest dock) and expensive outdoor/lawn/picnic space. Most of the slips feature finger piers on both sides of the boat, making this a very desirable location for covered moorage. As such, expect a long waitlist that could have you waiting for two or three years. Plenty of parking even when they host large events like the 4th of July celebration. Staff is friendly, courteous and very responsive to inquiries and issues. I haven't reviewed the RV park, as I haven't stayed there, but as a casual observer, the park is clean, reasonably lit without being too bright, close to the restrooms and laundry, and a short walk from town.

I'm updating my previous review of the La Conner Marina (see below) to now include having spent two…read morefun weekends at the adjacent RV Park. The first weekend was last summer, and the second one was this past weekend when we "glamped" there to once again meet up with friends who were docked at the marina for the weekend. The RV park is definitely no frills. The sites are close together, the trees are few and far between, and the sites don't include picnic tables or firepits. But they are all full-hookup, the park is well maintained and quiet, and you can't beat the sweet streets of downtown La Conner being just a quick walk (or even quicker drive) down the street. There's also a bathhouse with toilets and showers, all of which were immaculately clean. (You can get the door code from the campground host at RV Site #1.)

I've only experienced them through assistance through the booking process. Called and spoke with…read moreEthan twice cause I needed help. He was so hospitable! Can't thank him enough! If the rest of my experience is compared to how Ethan took care of us, I know we're going to have the best time!

I've been whale watching off the California coast before, so I'm going to compare this experience…read moreto that. This ended up more of a pleasant boat ride than whale watching as we didn't get to see any orcas (such a bummer!) and only got to see one single, elusive Humpback whale name Victory. I can't fault the tour for that, but it definitely impacts the experience. It was still a nice boat ride, with friendly staff onboard and the fortunate luck of sitting at the back of the boat next to a conservationist-led tour group with a lot of knowledge shared. On the brighter side, the weather was beautiful and we got to see two kinds of puffin and some sea lions as well. Just wish we got to see whales, instead of just one.

Another sunny PNW weekend, another chance to explore and find a new beach! Snoo-oosh is a…read moresmall-but-mighty little slice of paradise with a beautiful view of Whidbey Island. It's a level, rocky beach, with some driftwood - perfect for exploring, beach walking, or just sitting on a log and taking it all in. There's a bit of a rough parking area (watch out for potholes) and zero facilities, so keep that in mind as it's a bit of a drive to the nearest restroom. This would make a great beach for kayaking or canoeing, as the bay it sits on is semi-protected and seemed insulated from the wind. Note: the map indicates there's a boat launch here, but there is not. There appears to have been one at some point, but it's been mostly washed away and covered with rocks and driftwood - definitely no way to actually use it to launch anything but a portable watercraft.

Never a bad time here. Fantastic and knowledgeable staff, fair prices, extraordinary views,…read moreexpansive selection. 10/10 will return.

As a wine lover, this is one of my favorite spots! Jeff is awesome and creates an incredible…read moreexperience for all of his guests. Whether you know a ton about wine or just want something good, he'll create a fun experience. I am so impressed by the selection and its diversity- there are awesome local wines but also cool representation from all over the world. I've tasted a lot of things, but every time I stop in, he has something for me to try that I have never tasted before! Always trust his recommendations. The shop itself is huge and full of amazing wines. The tasting list is diverse and large and they are super flexible in allowing guests to build their own tastings from the list. They also have some snacks! The outdoor area is right on the water and is absolutely lovely. I could spend the whole afternoon out there! For the past two years, my mom and I have joined them for their wine and crab cruises and nothing compares to them- absolute magic. This place is a total gem!

The fuel dock is conveniently located between F and G docks in La Conner. Non-ethanol 87 octane…read moregasoline is available as well as diesel. Diesel high speed pumps up to 25 gallons per minute. The price is a little higher than Anacortes and Oak Harbor, but the service is excellent. Access is easy and the dock puts up an arrow showing the direction of the current so you can dock easily. The store is small but has a few essentials for a day out on your boat. Ice, water, sodas, snacks and a selection of boat supplies including oil, fuel stabilizer, rubber gloves and soap. Complimentary coffee is a nice perk. Quantity discounts are available. Open 8am - 6pm seven days per week during the boating season. Open 9am - 3pm on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday during the off-season. They're willing to accommodate bulk fuel purchases outside of business hours if you call ahead.

I contacted Fresh Start Marine Detail 6/27/23 to have my 05 24'Searay sundeck detailed. Gordon…read moretells me to send him a deposit and he will have boat detailed on 7/3/23 or 7/7/23 whichever I prefer. I select 7/3 for detail and send my $407.00 deposit. Day of scheduled detail 7/3 Fresh Start is a no show no call nothing, I finally text Gordon and he tells me they are busy and he plans to get my boat done in late afternoon and he will keep me posted. I go back to boat nxt morning no detail, no show, no call, no txt, nothing. I wait several days until the next scheduled detail date Gordon quoted 7/7/23 and no show, no call, no txt, nothing again. I finally get a txt from Gordon late afternoon 7/8/23 saying they are going to detail my boat 7/9/23 and that he is sorry for delay. Im out of the area that day but return in the eve 9pm anticipating checking out my freshly detailed boat finally. Upon arrival at boat I find the cover off, Fresh starts power washer inside boat on upholstery still connected to water line that is on and dripping all over boat, orbital polishing machine, numerous detailing supplies etc all strewn about the boat and about 1/4 of the side of boat polished. I call up Gordon and say what the heck, why isnt the boat detailed and why is my cover off overnight with your equipment and supplies all over the place?? He replies with " we had to leave because they were closing marina" and " I'm not sure what your concern is ?" I check the marinas awesome surveillance video cameras to see if Gordons story checks out. I find Gordons crew arrives at aprox 1pm leaves at 3pm doest even come close to even 1/2 completion of boat and leaves aprox 4 hrs before marina closes. I txt and call Gordon and request tha a refund of deposit because of several missed scheduled dates and unprofessionally leaving cover off overnight and careless storage of his equipment in the interior of boat. Gordon tells me he will not refund deposit because his crew has completed over 3/4 of detail. I say boat is not even 1/2 completed, Gordon says he will meet me the next morning at 8am to discuss the matter. next morning Gordon is a no show,no text,no call,nothing. I call Gordon again and request a refund of deposit and ask that he pick up his equipment and do no further work on my boat. To date Gordon and Fresh Start Marine have not responded to communication on refund of deposit they did however come and remove there equipment and leave boat 1/4 of the way completed. These guys at Fresh start Marine are a joke, completely unprofessional and straight up lied about the duration of time spent on boat, video cameras don't lie! I would stay far and clear from Fresh Start Marine Detail!

Outstanding experience! Very stable ship with JB at the helm. Alison is a gifted naturalist with…read moreamazing stories to tell about the Orcas.

Great tour! Not only were we warm in our provided gear but were well taken care of with information…read moreand help along the way. We saw puffins, sea lions, harbor seals and a pod of 10 killer whales traveling together! Our boat was able to be more nimble and give us better and extended views of the whales as opposed to other vessels on the water. Would recommend!

Captain Gary & Admiral Jeanette make you feel safe & welcome upon their amazingly beautiful yacht…read more They are extremely qualified experts and love hosting you aboard their "home". We had such a wonderful time with friends as we partook in our front row seating at the Boat Races & Parade during the 2018 Windermere Cup/Opening Day Regatta. We definitely recommend booking YOUR event with them soon, as the summer months book up quickly and you do NOT want to miss out on this truly blessed experience!

I did a marriage proposal on the boat - a big success! Gary's family was super responsive and…read morehelpful. It was an amazing 3-hr experience. I sincerely recommend tripping with him