
The award-winning city marina has been the pride of
Oak
Harbor residents for many years. First completed in 1974, expansion and
modernization have developed it into a 420 boat facility with moorage
for
boats up to 50' in length.
Plans are underway to add 75 slips for 40, 50, and 60 foot boats during the 2008-2009 constructions season. The breakwater dock, (F-Dock), runs north to
south. It is 900' in length and offers 52 open slips for guest moorage.
The
main entrance is from the south. To avoid running aground, if using the
north entrance, approach from the south end of breakwater dock, turning
parallel to the outside (west side) of this dock. Head north, keeping
the
piling to port. Enter the marked and dredged channel around the north
end.
Departure is the reverse of this procedure. Additional side ties are
found
along walkways. Moorage pay stations are located on the breakwater dock
at
F-27 and F-52, or check-in at the Harbor Masteršs Office in the
two-story
gray building adjacent to the flagstaff. Twenty and 30 ampere power,
drinking water, hose-down water, gas, diesel, propane, lubricants, a
dump
station, and waste pump-out available. Showers and laundramat available.
For
trailer boats, the large launch ramp is well known as one of the finest
in
the northwest. Adjacent to the marina is a marine chandlery, engine
repair
facility, and a privately owned and operated boat storage yard which
also
offers trailer haul-outs for boat to approx. 40'. An overhead crane
provide
haul-outs for boats to 6,500 pounds. Having become the center for
popular
community events, the marina sponsors the Old-fashioned Fourth of July
extravaganza and the Race Week in mid-July. Taxi and bus service
connects
with the downtown core, approximately 1-mile away. Restaurants, banks,
groceries, liquor store, and all city amenities are found downtown.
Rental
cars are available, or take Island Transit, which offers complimentary
bus
service to parks and communities all around Whidbey Island. Bus
schedules
are available at the Harbor Masteršs Office. This facility, designed to
please the vacationing family, has picnic tables, barbecues, horseshoes,
volley ball, playground equipment, and even a fishing pier. Open all
year.
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Memorial Day-Labor Day, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
the
remainder of the year. Closed Sundays November-February.
Address: 865 S E Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, Washington 98277
Telephone: 360-279-4575
FAX: 360-240-0603
VHF 16 (switch to 68)
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