Reviews from Michael Freeman (9)
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Marina Review for Napa Valley Marina
Reviewed by:
Michael Freeman
on Apr 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 3.0'Rating: 4
Quiet Marina on the Napa River and surrounded by vineyards. Located ~ 8 miles from downtown Napa, so would need a car to get to town. On site Chandlery & convenience food items. Boat haul out and repairs. Marina is popular with DIY boat owners. Gas and Diesel available.
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Marina Review for La Conner Marina
Reviewed by:
Michael Freeman
on Aug 8, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 3.0'Rating: 5
We love visiting La Conner for multiple reasons. It is a safe and secure location to wait out bad weather. The marina is clean with friendly staff, a fuel dock with gas and diesel, pump outs, and a place to get propane bottles filled. The trip up the Swinomish Channel is scenic. You'll be travelling portions at a no wake speed due to facilities on shore. Down town is a vital and active area with many options for filling your stomach or quenching your thirst. There is also a local museum in town. I would recommend La Conner as an overnight location both when travelling to the San Juan Islands but also as a destination on its own rights.
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Marina Review for Port of South Whidbey
Reviewed by:
Michael Freeman
on Aug 7, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 3.0'Rating: 4
In season, this is a popular destination. You can call for a reservation. We are a 27' boat and have always found a slip in the inner harbor. Bigger boats dock on the outer breakwater. Staff was very helpful. Restrooms and showers are on shore. There was power on the docks. The main attraction is the town of Langley. Many nice spots to eat, get ice cream, coffee, etc. There is a whale museum, quite interesting. There is also a grocery store in town.
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Marina Review for Port Townsend Boat Haven
Reviewed by:
Michael Freeman
on May 16, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 3.0'Rating: 5
Clean and nice marina near shopping. On the edge of the historic downtown area. The marina has a fuel dock with both gas and diesel. The marina is well protected and downtown is within easy walking distance.
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Marina Review for Point Hudson Marina
Reviewed by:
Michael Freeman
on May 16, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 3.0'Rating: 5
Nice protected little harbor near historic downtown Port Townsend. Adjacent to the Wooden Boat Foundation, where a large wooden boat festival takes place every September. Main street is easy walking distance with many cute shops and a variety of good restaurants. The neighborhood on the bluff above town is fun for walking and enjoying turn of the century architecture.
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Marina Review for Langley Boat Harbor
Reviewed by:
Michael Freeman
on Jan 14, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 30'
Draft: 3.0'Rating: 4
Hailed the marina on VHF channel 66A and received a slip assignment. The day use fee was $12. We visited the town of Langley for lunch. There are many good restaurants within easy walking distance of the marina.
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Marina Review for Martinez Marina
Reviewed by:
Michael Freeman
on Nov 2, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
- Clean, but older Marina
- Unlocked Guest Dock
- Had 6-7 ft depth at zero low tide on the Guest Dock
- Pump out
- No Fuel available
- Nice Launch Ramp
- Helpful and friendly Harbormaster
- Downtown Martinez is a 10 minute walk
- Marina in located in a regional shoreline park. Very clean and nice. Lots of walking paths
- Electrical hookups on Guest Dock (30 amp)
- Amtrak Station ~ 10 minutes away.View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer
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Marina Review for Benicia Marina
Reviewed by:
Michael Freeman
on Nov 1, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
Easy to access Guest Dock
- Fuel Dock including Diesel
- Free pump out
- Transient berthing available, call ahead advised
- Easy access to downtown area
- Numerous good restaurants and pubs nearby
- Excellent bakeries downtown
- Good walking paths along the waterfront
- Boat launch ramp
- Helpful Harbormaster staffView location on the Waterway Guide Explorer
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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Loch Lomond
Reviewed by:
Michael Freeman
on Oct 31, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 3
Services Available as of 10/31/2020
- Fuel Dock is closed
- Pump Out available
- Andy's Market is very close to guest dock
- Canvas Shop
- Bait DockView location on the Waterway Guide Explorer
