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Frequently Asked Questions Q: Do you charge for shore power? What amperage? A: See our moorage rates page. Q: Can I make a reservation? A: Yes. We reserve about 40% of the guest moorage area's slips and 1,000 lineal feet on the southern breakwaters for vessels over 44 feet. Reservations are taken for boats 20 - 44 feet, and for boats 45 feet and over. See our moorage rates page. Call (360) 378-2688. Twenty-four hours advance notice is required to make or cancel a reservation. Available from May 15th to September 15th only. Q: How do I get to Friday Harbor? A: Several options are available. From Anacortes - Washington State Auto/Passenger Ferry 800-84FERRY From Renton - NW Seaplanes 800-690-0086 From downtown Seattle - Kenmore Air (floatplane) 800-543-9595 From Bellingham and Anacortes - West Isle Air 800-874-4434 Passenger ferries run from Seattle via Victoria Clipper; from Port Townsend via Puget Sound Express; from Bellingham via Island Shuttle Express. Or via your own boat! Q: Can I contact the marina by VHF radio? A: Yes, but there are a few things to know. We monitor 66A (A = U.S.). To avoid receiving another marina's radio calls, we use very low wattage. Please call the marina when you can see it. We will then direct you to a slip or side tie. Q: What facilities are in the marina? A: The marina has US Customs check-in, pump-out stations and porta-potty dump, potable water, shore power, showers and lavatories, day moorage, permanent moorage and limited gear storage for fishing vessels. Just a short walk into town, you will find laundromats, a medical clinic, a movie theater, a chandlery, grocery stores, hardware stores, shops, galleries and overnight accommodations. Q: Is there ground transportation on the island? A: Yes, there are car rentals: * West Isle Air (800) 874-4434 * M and W Auto (360) 378-2886 Shuttle buses run to Roche Harbor and around the island. There are also 2 taxi services, (360) 378-3550 and (360) 378-6777 Q: Does the marina have any mooring buoys? A: No, but there are excellent anchoring areas north and south of the marina in any depth of water with a soft mud bottom. |