Don is a man of great integrity with fair prices and demonstrates old fashioned wonderful concern…read morefor his customers.

After spending over $12K and getting my boat finished at Blaine Marine Service it was put in the…read morewater but only made it about a hundred yards into the marina before one of the engines quit. The owner of BMS was on the boat and as we drifted into the dock he said he had my phone number and would call me. He never called, although the service manager called three days later to see if I needed anything. When I hadn't heard from them by the following morning I called Don at North County Marine. Although he was overloaded with work he said he would get to me as soon as possible. He showed up an hour later, diagnosed the problem and ordered parts. He returned a few hours after the parts were delivered and finished the job. Then, although he was just working me in between other scheduled jobs he completed the maintenance that BMS had failed to do and then accompanied me on a sea trial to make sure everything was functioning properly. When he presented the invoice I was pleasantly surprised by the fair price. I am an old man with years of mechanical experience and can assure anyone that Don knows his business and will treat you fairly. My wife and I can't thank him enough as he has saved our summer.

Clean, safe, and convenient. I'm a fan and have enjoyed this marina for three years…read more I highly recommend. Our boat is safe here.

We had our boat here for a year, the restrooms and showers always clean the security is tight, and…read morewe've never had any problems was anything taken from the boat. The staff in office is very helpful and will answer any questions you have. They have the Marina here and Bellingham and also over in Blaine Washington. Moorage fees also have Electrical and is about $30 a month cheaper then Seattle

I recently had my boat hauled out and power washed at the Crescent Beach Marina for the first time…read moreat that location, and it was a very pleasant experience. The staff were friendly and professional, they keep the boat yard clean, and the service was very efficient and reasonably priced. The haul out was priced on a round-trip basis and included up to 3 full days in the boat yard which was very helpful. We were not rushed to get the hull repainted, the zinc anodes changed, and the boat's hull waxed. Everything went very smoothly!

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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.)

A perfect, quiet marina with great staff and plenty of amenities…read more Booking a slip is easy using the app. Arrival is simple. The marina is fairly well protected from weather, the fairways are generous and the staff helps you tie up. The docks are in good condition. Lighting is adequate at night (not too little, but more importantly, not too much!), power pedestals are in good condition. Water is from a reverse osmosis system, so you need to be careful with your usage. No boat washing, which is fine. The general store and cafe are awesome. Good food, essential supplies and good business hours. Restrooms are clean and spacious. Hand dryers but no paper towels, which is okay but not great. Laundry facility is clean with good equipment. Nearby food is very good but limited. There is a pizza place directly across from the marina - limited hours. The BBQ place up the street (10-minute walk) is fantastic and has a good selection of beer, a full bar and a huge outdoor seating area. Overall, the vibe is relaxed. There are some party floats for yacht club events.

My husband and I stumbled upon Deer Harbor without any planned itinerary while exploring Orcas…read moreIsland, and it turned out to be a wonderful find! ​It's a lovely spot to stroll along the waterfront boardwalk and enjoy the serene water views filled with boats. They have a great selection of things to do--from a gift shop to kayak/boat rentals and guided tours like whale watching. There's also a nice spot to grab a light bite to eat, complete with a market inside stocked with grocery items. Even if you drop by without a specific plan, it's a peaceful and charming location well worth a visit!

Today we stood and watched as Fisherman cleaned their Salmon and fed the harbor seals. Immensely…read morefun for myself and the visitors from all around the world - taking in the sights. The water walk juts out for great pics. The paddlewheel boat of Harbor Cruises swings by, seaplanes take off and land, cruise ships are visible at Canada Place. Keep walking and hop into Cadero's restaurant for a drink and snack. Huge fireplaces and gorgeous deck overlooking the water.

Had a nice walk in this area and nice to see the boats in the marina...good place to get some steps…read morein for workout. There is also bike rentals so make sure you stay off the bike path when walking around. Peaceful looking at the boats and out in the water... good picture spot on a nice sunny day. The buildings around the area have great views. Easy to get to and to walk around...

In response to Pamela F's review, I was on board that week, and wish to set straight the record of…read morewhat happened, and more importantly, why. Yes, the weather (for sailing) was terrible. Little to no wind, but this is not the fault of anyone at San Juan Sailing nor Capt. Margaret nor anyone on board. We motored most of the week, and didn't get wind until the last day. Yes, the boat encountered mechanical issues, and San Juan Sailing made sure their mechanic was available as soon as we made port. Since we were not able to charge our batteries via the engine, power conservation was critical. And yes, our instructor, Capt. Margaret did suffer an illness that put her life in danger, and required we students to take extreme measures to get her to medical treatment. All of these things are 100% true. but, as Paul Harvey would say.. "and now... the rest of the story..." There were 4 students aboard. Pam, a nice German gentleman named Christian, myself, and my wife. My wife Suzie and I had just purchased a larger sailboat, and had some experience sailing. Personally, I've been around boats all my life. Neither Pam nor Christian had any experience to speak of, but both seemed at the outset to be eager to learn. In Pam's case, this was not to be. Pam expressed a disdain for everything nautical, eschewing the traditions and questioning the name/nomenclature of everything aboard. "Why is it named X? I think it should be called Y. Lets all call it Y!". She was more interested in her vape pen and outfit changes than in sailing/motoring the boat, and, despite Capt. Margarets' instruction not to use the autopilot, insisted on using each time she was at the helm. On the day that Capt. Margaret took it, we had anchored at a state park and came ashore via the dingy - part of the curriculum. We had a portable VHF and instructions to radio in with status update at 7:00 pm. We had great fun exploring the island, Pam & Christian covering more ground than my wife and I. At 7:00 my wife and I returned to the dock and radio'd in. Capt. Margaret told me that she was not well, that we needed to get back to the boat quick as we could, and make for emergency care. I asked her symptoms and from what she described, appendicitis was my "battlefield" diagnosis. (side note, I'm a veteran. that'll become evident in a moment). I prepped the dinghy for a fast departure, laying out the life jackets so we could just grab one and go, and waited for the rest of the crew to return. Once they were back, I explained the situation and, since my duties that day had me as captain, laid out our plan and how we were going to handle this potentially life threatening situation. "Grab a life jacket, it doesn't matter which", I said. Pam wanted to go through each to find "hers". We finally get in the dink and cast off (the training said we were to all take turns at the outboard, but, situation as it was, we did not do this). As we returned to the boat, I laid out the plan. Christian was our navigator that day, and I directed him to plot us a course as soon as he was aboard. To Pam and Suzie, I laid out our plan of securing the outboard, the dink, and getting the anchor up and the boat underway. Pam was more concerned with her water bottle and changing outfits than getting the boat secured. I would estimate it was 8:30 pm before we were under way, we were losing daylight fast and had a fair distance to get to port. I directed (I wasn't asking, a life was at stake) that Pam and Suzie go forward with lights and watch for logs/kelp/marine animals that we didn't want to hit. Yes, it was cold. we were all cold, hungry too. Once Christian had a course for me, I sent him forward to relieve Pam & Suzie so they could change, and then to get some snacks for us. As soon as we were within range, we were on the VHF with the captain of another San Juan Sailing boat, giving him and update on Capt. Margaret's condition, what the layout of the port was like, etc. At this point we are sailing in pitch black (Sorry, SJS, I know we broke that rule), running the engine harder than SJS allowed. (Sorry SJS, broke that one too). We made it into port - the education Capt. Margaret provided about channel markers and night navigation were put to the test, and as a crew, we succeeded. We got into port, and the only open dock was the US Customs dock. As we got close, Capt Margaret did manage to make it up topsides. As soon as we docked (the crew from the other SJS boat were there to catch lines), Capt. Margaret was rushed off to medical care, leaving us to secure the boat. We learned that shore power was not an option (we were a 30 amp boat, all the power pylons were 50 amp, and we learned from another boater that 30 to 50 amp adapters had been known to trip the breakers, which would have left every boat on the dock without shore power. So, we stayed on battery power for the night. Once the ship was secure, I invited everyone to come ashore to find hot food (continued)

This is a fantastic charter company. Their attention to safe sailing is epic! I was totally…read morecomfortable sailing in new waters with their detailed no sail areas marked on the local charts. We had problems with our first boat and Lothar brought us a replacement early the next morning. A charter company can not fix problems unless those problems are reported by charter guests! I will sail with them again and you should too.

This boatyard did the haul out for a purchase survey of our next boat recently…read more They were very communicative with legal papers and disclosures via Docusign prior. We're ready for us as scheduled with the slings, timely in how their professional staff came to the dock with PFDs to take over the lines and vessels to guide into the slings. No pushing on rails or stupid moves. The process went pretty quick considering the load and when it was blocked very quick and polite to ask about pressure washing and zincs. Of course I had them clean it as it was not bad but worthy. They gave that to the youngest and least experienced tech which is how pressure washing goes. I have better equipment for my business and they had little knowledge of the pressure washing gear. I could have maybe done a better job but I'm extremely picky and have forty years of experience with a pressure washer. It was certainly done standard to the marine industry. If it were a hull repaint and brokers, surveyor, and buyer were not there tapping their feet it would have been more thorough. The staff was kind, professional, and thorough and I would use them again if needed in this area. Not cheap but what is with a boat? I feel I got what I bargained for which is the most important thing as a consumer. Thanks Seaview North!

I had a mechanical issue with my propeller and had to be towed to Seaview Boatyard North. They've…read moreworked on my boat in the past and I trusted them. The dynamic duo of Anders and Lars found an identical replacement prop and had it shipped all the way from the Netherlands to Bellingham and had it installed all within a week. In my opinion they are the most progressional boat yard north of Seattle. They're not cheap, but definitely are fair and worth every penny.

Only game in town if you want to tie up to a dock while visiting the lovely village of Chemainus,…read moreBC THE ROSES: Very well maintained marina. The manager (Harmon) is very friendly and helpful. For that matter, everyone around here is very nice. Is there such a thing as an unpleasant Canadian? Do they take the few they may have and keep them in a zoo or a breeding program to prevent extinction? THE THORNS: Small facility fills up quickly. Reservations highly recommended. A bit expensive as transient moorage goes. Marina is right next to the ferry landing, so it can be a bit noisy in the evening. Fortunately, the last ferry leaves at 10pm. So this is an OK place to overnight as long as you're not an early to bed/late to rise type. If you're not assigned dock space on the outer pier, the approach to the inner slips can be tricky, with little space between the outer finger pier and the rock jetty. THE VERDICT: Friendly, well run marina outweighs the negatives. By all means check it out!

I had such fun staying at the marina here as a child! I would spend hours with my sister on the…read moredocks collecting little shrimps, then making sure to get some seaweed and keep the water cool enough they didn't die. We had tiny fishing nets with long handles that we would use to get the shrimp and put them in a big tupperware bowl. Then we would watch them for a little bit and put them back in the water so they didn't overheat and die. One of the highlights of exploring the wildlife on the docks while boating. There are a number of shops, galleries, and restaurants to explore in the town of Friday Harbor itself. The owners in my experience are friendly, and not too nosy. A walking path runs along the waterfront and is fun to walk and get a view of the town and the water. Something you can do if not boating at the marina too. It's fun to watch the ferries come and go from your boat. You get to sit back and relax and enjoy the hustle and bustle of this small town on San Juan Island!

Clean, well-lit, and safe, this is a great marina…read more I took one star off because the bathrooms and showers were all being cleaned at the same time. Bummer! When I checked with the person cleaning the shower area, he told me it would be a five minute wait. Well worth it, I thought. Sadly, that was before he launched into a 10-minute conversation with a coworker. Turns out, he doesn't talk and work at the same time. I ran out of time and had to wait for the next marina for a shower. This was one, small annoyance in an otherwise great marina. We'll be back--I'll get the cleaning schedule so my timing is better next visit.