Back in the day, before he started woodcarving and after he was a fighter pilot in the United…read moreStates Navy my grandpa worked at Oak Harbor Marina as the harbormaster. The marina is located right by the entrance to the Navy base, so we pass it on our way on/off the base when going to the Navy Exchange or Commissary. If one is able, it is fun to walk the docks to just look at the boats and talk to some boat owners if they are out and about. Also, the bay on which the marina is located has some very cool rocks along the water's edge. Fun to take a small dinghy with outboard motor out on the water to do some geo-exploring around the bay. Not too far a ride away from the marina. All around the marina serves as a nice base for some nautical adventuring.

Should be 0 stars. We paid security deposit and half months moorage under contract. 48hrs later our…read moreboat failed and could not be moved so I called immediately to cancel the contract. I was told they require 30 days notice to cancel contracts. Washington state has a 14 day refund policy STATE WIDE over all agencies. I'm calling the attorney general and state and county attorneys to see if they're aware of these practices. Buyer be ware or don't buy till your boat is in the marina. BUYER BE WARE

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.)

This is a 1925 era schooner you can charter for a private sale…read more Run by a non profit group whose objective is to keep her sailing We had a perfect afternoon

Captain Mark was delightful. He obviously loves to sail and shares his knowledge and passion. He is…read moreboth charming and personable. Prices were reasonable and the boat is well kept. I would highly recommend Penn Cove Sailing and Captain Mark for any adventure.

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.

My husband and I purchased tickets on Groupons. We had the best time. The crew was lively and…read moreengaging. We were encuraged to walk around, visit the captain. The only suggestion would be is to install a monitor showing our location as we traverse the Straights. We will book again for next summer and bring out grandchildren.

Took boat out of Lopez Islander. 10/10 experience. TK and Jake crewed. Loved the small sturdy boat…read moreand the great visibility. Only a dozen folks on board and you can see everything from your seat thru big open windows. We saw bald eagles, steller sea lions, orcas, a grey whale, a minke whale, harbor seals, and lots of seabirds. Good explanations. Loved every minute.

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!

This was my second tour with this company and once again, I was not disappointed! We did not see…read moreany larger whales (it WAS the "Orcas Only" tour lol) but we were blessed with the T65B Orca pod . Our guides were knowledgeable and our captain was awesome! They guarantee whales or you get to go back for FREE! I hope to visit again next year! (Or sooner if I can help it!)

Great tours! You WILL see whales, or they'll invite you back free. Very informative staff, and they…read morewere super helpful when we missed our tour due to a very long delay at the ferry. We went on two tours. Highly recommend!

This is a beautiful location and the host are wonderful, helpful fun people who go beyond making…read moreyour adventure an enjoyable adventure.

A group of six purchased Living Social vouchers for the Lopez Island 3 hour Sea Kayak Tour…read more We needed to take a ferry to get to Lopez Island. Plan accordingly. http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ Outdoor adventures keeps the guided groups small (maximum 12 people). I appreciate the small groups since this was my first time kayaking. Three types of kayaks are available: single, double or triple occupancy. Discover is an accepted form of payment. A Discover Pass is required to park at Spencer Spit. If you do not have a pass, a $10 day pass can be purchased with cash or check. There were several rangers checking passes on our visit so be sure to have a pass visibly displayed to avoid being ticketed. WHAT TO BRING - Signed Release of Liability - Bathing suit or non-cotton under layers preferred - A synthetic shirt (capilene, polypro, Under Armor, etc) - Shorts or pants made of a synthetic material (may get wet/damp) - Lightweight fleece jacket or windbreaker/rain jacket to provide warmth - Water shoes or sandals that strap on (or shoes that can get wet) - Sun hat and/or sunglasses - Sunscreen and chapstick - Water bottle - Optional; Camera, Plastic bag for wet items and change of clothing - If you have a gift certificate or prepaid voucher (such as Groupon) please bring a printed copy with you! Dorito Dan was our guide for the day. Dan was friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The first hour is dedicated to introductions, procedures and safety. Be sure to use the restroom before departing. Once on the water, there is no turning back. Kayaking is great for teamwork and communication. Both are required to avoid frustration. I recommend wearing weight-lifting/bicycle gloves in order to prevent blisters. Each person in our group started getting blisters towards the end of the tour. During our 3 mile kayaking trip, we spotted starfish, seals and majestic bald eagles. Thank you Outdoor Adventures for providing a magnificent day of play while surrounded by gorgeous Mother Nature. We all plan to return in the near future for another go-around.