Lovely area to explore and watch the boats. I am not a boater, so this review isn't about the…read moreactual logistics or niceness of using this as a marina for your boat, but more so as a tourist who gets to explore it. Lots of lovely boats here, so if you are someone that enjoys that you will fit right in.

We have a 40 foot 1981 mostly teakwood trawler. Take the time get to know Sally she's the hostess…read morewith the most us. You'll find Chuck to be many a sailors envy. Sally and Chuck would both love a good cup of coffee. I find it's probably the best way to their hearts also. Sally has provided everything we need And nothing we don't want. She is a hiker a camper motorcycle enthusiast probably a woodsy gal. Chuck is passionate about running the marina getting it a good name keeping the riffraff low and keeping those same types off the property. Look, you can't go to someone else's bathroom and use it without permission Why would you come and try to park your boat here without written permission. Everyone of us has a boss and our God is always listening.

Can't say enough good things about Captain Randy. He went above and beyond the call of duty…read moredisplaying a level of integrity and professionalism that one seldom sees today. I highly recommend him.

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Terrible business, terrible owners. They have a revolving door of technicians (they treat their…read moreemployees terrible so no one sticks around for very long, they are always posting ads for new hires), so you never know the quality of work that you are going to get. Go to them and you are going to pay premium prices for sub-par work. The facility is run down with really old equipment. Safety hazards all over the place. Think twice before taking your work there, you are better off going to Bellingham or finding a mobile unit to come to you.

This is a very nice boat yard. I cannot recommend them more. Brian the office guy is very…read morepersonable. Norman is a gem. Norm is the owner and works very hard. He is practical, insightful, and appears to love his work. Ron L

From the owner: Walsh Marine (formerly Westman Marine) is conveniently located in Blaine Harbor in Blaine,…read moreWashington state. Walsh Marine specializes in marine repair, maintenance and fabrication. We provide haul-out and lift services for both pleasure and commercial water craft. We can haul boats on our 30 ton Travelift which are up to approximately 50' long x 15' wide. On our Marine Railway we can haul vessels up to 110 feet long, 27 feet wide and up to 220 tons. We have a 65 foot boom lift, cranes, forklifts, etc. for moving cargo, equipment, stepping masts, etc. Our services include boat painting, bottom paint, Propspeed, anodes, bearings, shafts, valves, thru-hulls and much more. Our friendly and experienced staff are here to help your visit be a good one. Please call or stop by Walsh Marine for an estimate.

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.

If you are looking for a great way to avoid most of the crowds in Birch Bay, want to see wildlife…read moreand get some sun while doing all of this... come by and rent a kayak! I came here over the Labor Day weekend with a group of friends and rented a single kayak $20 for about 1.5hrs. The guy who rented to us was really nice and laid back about the time return. It was so much fun! Lots of seals, gulls, red jellyfish, baby crabs, the Peace Arch (entry way to Canada) all within the Semiahmoo Bay area! Across the bay is Surrey, Canada which was a bit far for me to kayak in the time allowance but really cool to be able to see so much in this area. Motor boating also shares this bay area, but the traffic was not too bad so my little kayak didn't get gulfed up in the waves =D Come give it a try! Double kayaks, paddle boards and boats are also for rent. A better place to rent kayaks than Birch Bay!

***Birch Bay location under the Westmark resort*****…read more I'll preface this by saying we tried twice and couldn't even spend our money here!!! We stopped one day to ask about pricing. My fiancé spoke with the male owner. He was very nice. And the pricing for a SUP were really reasonable and we decided on 7/4 we would rent one or two boards. My father and I went in on the 4th and asked about the boards. The female owner was a little pushy about my weight and not having a board at this location but I could find one suitable to my size at their Semiahmoo location. Now I know I'm a big girl...and I felt she was sort of tactful but very short. She was more concerned about her personal phone calls and have her 4th of July plans set then helping a customer. My father and I ran into the man outside and he said if we came in early the next day he'd get us all set up. He said the boards there would be just fine and obviously didn't feel that my weight was an issue worth mentioning. So we returned on the morning of the 5th. The male owner seemed busy tidying up and getting the store front ready so I walked up to the counter to wait on whoever might notice me first. The female owner came up and this time was not as tactful. She was very pushy and this was our conversation. I said I wanted to rent SUP boards to which she responded that I was too heavy and had to go to Semiahmoo. I told her I was getting it for our house full of people and she said "so you'd still need a heavier weight board. Ours don't exceed 225lbs" so now not only is she still repeatedly calling me overweight she is now assuming I'm severely over this weight. And she yet again said I had to go to the Semiahmoo location. And I asked "so I can go rent a board up there and bring it down here for all of us to try" and she said "of course not. You have to ride up there if someone like you want to do it" At that point I told her it doesn't work for us and left quickly before I started to cry. I got my dad got in the car and left. When I returned to our cottage and all my family saw my tear stained face and I told them the exchange I had...they were livid! My mother, father and sister returned to the shop to speak with the lady. She rolled her eyes, told my family they were "making a mountain out of a molehill" and literally walked away. So apparently she had no problem telling other people they are overweight (despite not being a little twig herself) and Lord knows what else but she in no way can handle it when the heat is on her. I must say that the male owner is a very nice man!!! He came over and got involved and was willing to help us out however he could to make up for this unfortunate situation! He said that he was a big guy and he can use the boards and that it might be harder but we could use them! So I'm not sure what her problem is but she has ruined our desire to ever spend our money with them. And being an owner up here at birch bay we will urge our friends and neighbors to do the same.

It was an amazing trip.The food was wonderful, and we saw whales. The tour of the san juan islands…read morewas a delight. We saw eagles and sea lions.

We went out we'll watching with Captain Drew Brooke and Dana and they were an outstanding crew…read more Plenty of interaction with the guests answering any questions. Made sure that we saw wildlife on land and aquatic wildlife. The boat was big and comfy and there was plenty of room upstairs or downstairs depending on your preference. We saw two orcas which they identified as part of a transient pod and kind of gave a backstory of how they're helping researchers with pictures and sightings because they can be another set of eyes out in nature.

My husband and I recently finished an amazing trip through Israel and Jordan with Detours. This…read morepart of the world had not really been on our travel radar, but my husband and I decided to book the vacation after talking with people who had previously taken this trip with Detours. We weren't disappointed. Our guide, Darren, was fantastic. He was attentive and knowledgable - he was fun, friendly and knowledgable, while also keeping the group on track. The entire trip was fantastic, but the highlight for us was really exploring Jordan. We enjoyed floating in the Dead Sea, were amazed by Petra, and were truly impressed by the Wadi Rum desert. One of our highlights was going out into the desert at night and enjoying the starlit sky. This was our 7th trip with Detours, and it won't be our last. We love their relaxed approach and the small group concept. This vacation is definitely worth checking out if you want to explore this part of the world without the hassle of planning everything yourself.

Wonderfully run tours for gay men. I took their 12 day tour of Spain which included Barcelona,…read moreGranada, Sevilla and Madrid. I enjoyed their helpful yet flexible format so much I'm planning my next tour with them. Unlike other group tours, you're not stuck on a bus and forced into their schedule. You can go with the group to popular locations or you can spend time on your own, or both! It's really the best of both worlds, having a reliable tour leader to take you to see the sites--as well as having all the free time you want to explore on your own. There's a walking tour of each city, and a list of the most popular sites. You choose what you want to do, and the tour leader creates a schedule so your interests don't conflict. You go to big attractions, like Gaudi's Sagrada Familia, as a group because they've arranged for tickets in advance (without which you can't get in). Our group leaders, Dan, was always helpful, organized, kind, cheerful, always calm, and funny. He made sure we got to see what we wanted to see, either as a group or individually. The 14 gay guys on the trip were all good-natured and easy to get along with. As well as having a great format, Detours is also an excellent value as travel gets more expensive. You stay at lovely, centrally located hotels, with a buffet breakfast included to keep you going all day. The group meets for dinner which you can attend or not, as always, it's your choice. Transportation between cities on the tour are also included. It's a low stress, great fun way to discover the world with like-minded people.

Chris helped us out in an emergency situation and he was fast, efficient and professional. He was…read morealso calm, cheerful and funny. I wouldn't hesitate to call Chris again or to recommend him for any towing or diving needs.

From the owner: Best deal on water towing.read more