This is a 1925 era schooner you can charter for a private sale…read more Run by a non profit group whose objective is to keep her sailing We had a perfect afternoon

Captain Mark was delightful. He obviously loves to sail and shares his knowledge and passion. He is…read moreboth charming and personable. Prices were reasonable and the boat is well kept. I would highly recommend Penn Cove Sailing and Captain Mark for any adventure.

Back in the day, before he started woodcarving and after he was a fighter pilot in the United…read moreStates Navy my grandpa worked at Oak Harbor Marina as the harbormaster. The marina is located right by the entrance to the Navy base, so we pass it on our way on/off the base when going to the Navy Exchange or Commissary. If one is able, it is fun to walk the docks to just look at the boats and talk to some boat owners if they are out and about. Also, the bay on which the marina is located has some very cool rocks along the water's edge. Fun to take a small dinghy with outboard motor out on the water to do some geo-exploring around the bay. Not too far a ride away from the marina. All around the marina serves as a nice base for some nautical adventuring.

The docks are OK, although not very near town. The problem…read moreis that they not only charge for the first night when you make a reservation, but it is NON-REFUNDABLE! It isn't a deposit; it is a fee. It doesn't matter if the reservation is months in advance, or if you cancel months in advance - no refund. Our boating plans change frequently due to changing weather, etc., so we could frequently lose the fee. This policy is unfair and unscrupulous, and the only marina or other business we know that does this.

I've been whale watching off the California coast before, so I'm going to compare this experience…read moreto that. This ended up more of a pleasant boat ride than whale watching as we didn't get to see any orcas (such a bummer!) and only got to see one single, elusive Humpback whale name Victory. I can't fault the tour for that, but it definitely impacts the experience. It was still a nice boat ride, with friendly staff onboard and the fortunate luck of sitting at the back of the boat next to a conservationist-led tour group with a lot of knowledge shared. On the brighter side, the weather was beautiful and we got to see two kinds of puffin and some sea lions as well. Just wish we got to see whales, instead of just one.

We went on the Orcas Only tour in the 3 oclock time slot. The process to check in was smooth and…read moreeasy. A thing to note: parking right by their building is about $13. I believe there was street parking farther away, but we didn't look. TJ and Sophia were great hosts to us. Sophia was very knowledgeable and so willing to answer any questions we had. On the tour, we saw a grey whale from a ways a way. Orcas were being scarce today but we traveled near Seattle and pungent sound. They really went the extra mile to make sure we were able to see orcas as this was not close by. The pod had a NEW BABY! Such an exciting experience. Not only that, they were also having fun socializing and slapping their tails. Then we saw some glorious breaching. It was honestly such a great experience. We were in awe!

Had a great time with Ryan as our guide paddling in Penn Cove. We saw eagles, seals, guillemots,…read moresurf scoters. We even learned about mussel farming. The sunny weather was an added bonus!

After a safety talk and a lesson on form, we set out on a leisurely kayak tour of Penn Cove with…read moreour enthusiastic guide, Sue, who gave us a lot of information about the wildlife we saw and graciously answered all our questions. Throughout our trip we saw: egg yolk jellyfish, sea stars, crabs, harbor seals, blue heron, and a mussel farm. As an avid kayaker, it was nice to paddle unhurriedly and enjoy the scenery. Moreover, the tandem kayaks were easy to use. A big thanks to Sue and "the other guy" who took care of us from beginning to end.

I have maintained my American Tug 41 with them for 10 years and I have had excellent service.read more

I needed to repower my boat, and they did an outstanding job. Quality of the work was great…read more Communication was great. I also had the do several other projects while my boat was in their yard - new cabin door, fiberglass repair, new toilet in head, some electrical clean up, new electronics. I was super happy with how it all went down.

Did a whale watching trip with Gabe and Elliot and it was incredible! The boat is just the right…read moresize (wouldn't want to be in one of those tiny Zodiac boats or one of the giant boats with 50 other people!!) and both Gabe and Elliot were so knowledgeable about the whales and other sea life that we saw. I was very impressed and will definitely book again!

Took boat out of Lopez Islander. 10/10 experience. TK and Jake crewed. Loved the small sturdy boat…read moreand the great visibility. Only a dozen folks on board and you can see everything from your seat thru big open windows. We saw bald eagles, steller sea lions, orcas, a grey whale, a minke whale, harbor seals, and lots of seabirds. Good explanations. Loved every minute.

Jim just finished a top, bow cover, and side windows for my 18' Alumacraft Trophy. Very…read moreprofessional, precise, and knowledgeable. So pleased with the results. Communication is excellent and price reasonable considering the quality of work and materials used. Very highly recommend. Many thanks for a job well done Jim!

The stitching all decided to blow out at once on the camper top on our restored 1957 Skagit Express…read moreCruiser. Jim was excited about working on our classic boat and came up with a replacement that included significant design improvements and included high quality materials such as Sunbrella canvas and Tenara thread, which will likely outlive me! All completed on time, as promised, months sooner than other local canvasmakers could promise, and at a much better price. We are happy customers.