I was really happy with my experience at Portland Sailing Center! Ariel was my instructor and she…read morewas fantastic. There was a variety of experience amongst the crew and she was patient and very effective at communicating the 'whys' of it all. I have so much confidence now - just need to keep practicing those knots... I would recommend them without hesitation.

Well, Cliff, you've done it again. Your effective teaching style (approachable, supportive, with…read moreeverlasting calm and good humor) has minted yet another aspiring sailor. My husband took Basic 1 and Basic 2 a few years ago and raved about the experience. He returned to take Basic 1 again with our friend Val and myself. We met another wonderful mate and new friend that rounded out our group of four. Sunny early summer evenings learning the basics on the Columbia left us all pumped for more. And Portland Sailing Center has a lot to offer. The book used in class, A Forest of Sails, is a beautifully produced resource. It contains the same humor and valuable voice of experience. The reading and homework is valuable and directly relevant to the class. While there is a book, this is a hands-on course. Throughout the six classes, three different boats were used. This varied exposure provided a rich foundation to build basic skills. Questions are welcomed, and always answered fully. This student entered the class pensive (maybe a little scared... ok, terrified), but halfway through the course when at the tiller and catching a little gust, something inside my chest just bloomed with the feel of the boat heeling over and gaining speed. It's a feeling that demands to be pursued! I highly recommend Portland Sailing Center and its staff for those who have an interest in sailing.

I am a new boat owner and moor at Rocky Pointe. I feel like…read moreI got lucky because my boat is small and they let me moor here. They keep the grounds very nice. I feel my property is very secure here. I feel like the community at RP is just wonderful. Deck boards are being replaced all the time but some are a bit splinter prone. I had my boat serviced by the yard. 40hp 2 stroke. No complaints. I felt pricing was fair. They're busy. You're gonna have to wait. I may extend another 6 months even tho there are other marinas closer to places I spend time at. I use my boat 3 to 4 days a week for fishing and boat camping.

This is not a fun, friendly marina. It is a beautiful,…read morewell maintained marina. It is all about what you want in a marina. Living on the water can be treacherous. It's nice to know you have people looking out for you. Not at Rocky Pointe. I suggest wearing a life vest when coming back and forth to your home/boat.

I bought a trolling motor from them and Brandon was very knowledgeable and gave great customer…read moreservice. I recommend if you need any service done or need to purchase anything for your boat this is a great spot. They go above and beyond, including taking care of my warranty paperwork for me. Showed me everything I needed. All in all perfect experience.! highly recommended.

Horrible dissapointing and beware! I ask St John's Marine to install a brand new motor on my flat…read morebottom boat and they put a long shaft motor on it and they are supposed to know how to do the measurements to put the correct size of motor( which it should have been a short shaft) and they sent me off like that down the river and at full speed it would go 5 mph and the steering was so horrible it caused me to almost wreck into another boat and then when I called them up to tell them to come back and get it they acted like I was the one in the wrong!!

What do you do when you've made drunken promises to a friend to go kayaking and don't own a kayak?…read more GO TO PADDLE SHACK (they're super nice!) As you may have gathered, I'm between kayaks right now and had promised a friend I'd join her on the water and there was NO WAY she'd let me out of it. That said, Paddle Shack totally saved me and they're incredibly nice! They were able to squeeze me in even though I didn't have a reservation, and the rental included everything you could need (kayak, paddle, life jacket, whistle). Not only that, but they also make sure your PFD fits securely and that you won't be sinking off to the watery depths. When I say it includes everything, that also includes some much appreciated assistance getting in and out of the kayak! One of the smoothest experiences I've ever had kayaking and the bay is beautiful. If you get a chance, I super recommend this place whether you've got a kayak or not (and they're super nice! They also have a loyalty card where you can earn a free hour of kayaking!). Thanks Paddle Shack! Looking forward to seeing you soon!!

Great spot to rent SUPs and kayaks to take a paddle down the Scappoose Bay. They have a large…read moreparking lot. We rented both and paddled for 2 hours exploring the water. All staff were so helpful from start to finish. And even fitting us for life jackets. We got a paper to use too. Getting into the water was a breeze. I would absolutely recommend this spot for a fun water adventure. We will be back! It's a super easy drive from Portland and it's a gorgeous area.

Mike and the team are very helpful. Mike sold us a Bayliner bowrider 185, our very first boat. My…read morefirst outing we noticed a small oil leak pooling under the motor. I called Trudeau's and they asked me to bring it back in to check it. They checked everything out and fixed the minor leak at the plug. Our second time out was a blast and seemingly no issues. Mike called me back to do a follow up where I told him I'm still seeing a small amount still. He is dedicated to ensuring that any defect from the factory is addressed and is repaired which really impressed me. Owning a boat is expensive but having it done right by professionals will keep your long term cost down. As far as sales, I'm happy with my purchase and I felt like it was a nice price for a very nice boat. Maybe down the road my next boat will be purchased from Mike!

My father walked in at 4:59 today and was greeted by a nice lady who was answering his question on…read moreif they had any Boston whalers and a gentleman walked out saying we don't have any and we just closed and gestured his hand for my dad to leave. Not hey how's it going, we're closing soon but if you'd like to come back tomorrow maybe we could help you out. Very rude, unprofessional, and they won't be selling any boats with that sort of attitude. Feel sorry for the owner if that's the type of employee he has.

I recently had Independent Marine Propeller change the pitch and service my propeller. I had…read morealways felt that I was slightly under pitched and there were vibrations that could not be attributed to the shaft or engine alignment. I consulted with another shop and they felt the pitch was correct and just needed to be serviced and balanced. I told them to note the overall condition of the prop for my own records. When I picked it up their comment was "its all OK now" no further information. The prop was better and I continued to use it for another 50 hrs keeping close track of performance. I still felt under pitched and the vibrations were reduced but still evident. Independent was recommended to me by a friend. I visited them and they were genuinely interested in helping me get what I wanted. I eventually took my prop to them and after a good amount of discussion we decided that changing the pitch by 1.5" would be best. My first impression when I picked it up was that it looked like a little Jewell. The quality of the finish work was of the highest quality. I put it back on the boat and took it out for testing. My immediate impression was how silky smooth it was. It also performed perfectly. I was able to achieve the desired speed at a lower RPM yet still able to just reach red line. I just returned from cruising the San Juans with varied sea state conditions including 40kt winds with 4' seas. I could not be more satisfied with their work. I can happily endorse and recommend Independent Marine Propeller for all your propulsion needs.

We hit a log and bent out prop and the prop shaft of course on the hottest week of summer ,…read moreamazingly fast we brought in parts on Tuesday and picked up Thursday will be back in the water this weekend! Amazing will recommend to everyone I know!!

Jon was over yesterday to look at an electrical issue with my boat and master board. Diagnosed…read morethings pretty quickly and fixed the issues! I won't go into the details but I was extremely happy with his work, energy and professionalism! It's great there is someone like Jon who can come to your home and boat instead of trailering to a shop! I would definitely recommend Jon for any electrical issues on your boat!

Jon is great! I called him with an issue on my 2013 Monterey boat. Jon took the time to listen and…read moreoffer his very helpful opinion. He hasn't actually worked on my boat yet, but based on my initial experience, I would recommend him!

Hands down this was the best fishing trip I have ever been on!…read more I recently visited Portland with my wife. She was in town for a convention. I was left with nothing to do while she was at the convention so I decided to see if I could book a last minute guide trip to go fishing. Page's NorthWest Guide Services answered the phone on Sunday and let me fill a spot the next day! Most guide services will charge you extra for a booking like that. The price was AMAZING!!!! Once we hit the water we were into fish. We pulled in our first sturgeon before Larry even had time to put the second pole in the water! We were catching fish and getting bites all day. Bites and missed fish aside we pulled more than 25 fish in the boat. I had never been sturgeon fishing but let me tell you I have most definitely caught the bug! I will be coming back and when I do the only guide I will call is Page's NorthWest Guide Services. Why book with a guide to go fishing when you can choose a guide that truly knows the area and will take you catching!

After another outstanding Salmon fishing trip on the Columbia River here in Oregon, I must rave…read moreeven further about Larry Page and his guiding service! Larry is The Total Package... There are 100s of fishing guides in Oregon, but there is only 1 Larry Page. And there is only 1 fishing guide, I want to put me on the fish when I come to Oregon for Salmon. From start to finish, I have an incredible time fishing with Larry Page. This guy is a master fishing guide with a lifetime of boat, fishing, and outdoor experience. Listen-- anyone can go buy a boat, gear, and pretend to be a fishing guide... Not just anyone can truly demonstrate time after time, season after season, and in all the given fisheries throughout Oregon, just how to get on the bite and deliver the customer to the greatest possible catch. Larry Page is my guy and I know every time I come to fish Salmon or Sturgeon in Oregon his trusted guide service will be an incredibly memorable experience. If you're looking for a one of kind, totally professional and highly knowledgable fishing guide to put you on the fish, book with Larry!! Listen to his instructions, follow his directions, and you'll bag the fish!! There's just nothing like fishing with Larry Page and I can't wait to be back soon for more Salmon. I am taking about 25 lbs of fresh Chinook home to Denver...