This is a great time of year, not only for boaters, but for those like me who like to watch boaters. Activity is at peak levels right now at area marinas including Cap Sante Boat Haven, a pedestrian-friendly, public facility located on Fidalgo Bay near downtown Anacortes.
Generally Great Blue Herons are quite spooky, which means you need a telephoto lens to get a decent “portrait.” This heron, however, hangs out in a high traffic area at a local marina, so he’s more approachable.
Busy weeks during the summer call for reinforcements at marinas around the community. Among summer hires at Cap Sante Boat Haven are (l. to r.) Casey Bacetich, Alexander Thomson, Lorlei Medina and Amanda Krebs.
Jenkins Dossen of the Port of Anacortes (right) documents progress at Cap Sante Boat Haven, where dramatic improvements are underway. In addition to new in-water docks, elements of the redevelopment project include a central platform walkway that will provide a sweeping view of the marina. Ultimately, a 2,500-foot esplanade will make strolling along the waterfront […]