Dramatic changes in past few years

Published January 31, 2012 / by Steve Berentson

As evidenced by this photograph from December 2006, there have been dramatic changes at Cap Sante Boat Haven. In this photo, C&D docks are being replaced. Today, just a few weeks remain on a project to replace E&F docks. At the time of this photo, the current CSBH boat launch had yet to be built (2007), and The Cannery (not pictured) was under construction. Cap Sante Marine has since moved to the north end of the city, and the tiny “Captain’s Place” restaurant site is now the site of Anthony’s Restaurant. Also completed since 2006 are marina features including esplanade and fuel dock, not to mention the amazing cleanup and restoration of neighboring Seafarers’ Memorial Park. More change on the horizon as Anacortes seeks to capitalize on its shoreline.

About Steve Berentson
A fourth generation Skagit County native who was moved kicking and screaming from this island community in 1960. I finally reclaimed an Anacortes address in 1980, and I have been in constant celebration of my return since that time. Many of us who call Anacortes home love Fidalgo Island for its natural assets: among them are rugged beaches, pristine lakes, thousands of acres of forestland and some awesome views of the Skagit Valley and surrounding islands. Another element of my love affair with this community is its people, both natives and immigrants. They will “star” in many of my journal entries.

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