A beautiful, cool evening at Ship Harbor on the west side of Anacortes.
I was on Cap Sante Friday evening for a view of the summer concert at Seafarers’ when I noticed this biplane doing a few turns over the shoreline. Then it came our way for a closer look before disappearing around the corner over the Guemes Channel. Open cockpit!
How can anyone enjoying a summer view of Mt. Baker and bays pass on the opportunity for a photograph? This couple on Fidalgo Island shoreline at Cap Sante boasted “his and hers” cameras. Fidalgo Bay merges with Padilla Bay in the distance.
It was a beautiful “Chamber of Commerce” weekend in Anacortes with two blue-sky days for the annual Waterfront Festival at Cap Sante Marina in downtown Anacortes. Kudos to all, including event host Anacortes Chamber of Commerce, the Port of Anacortes and sponsors including HF Sinclair Refinery.
You might not realize it at first glance, but these sailboats racing on Fidalgo Bay are of the miniature variety. Remote control. Another beautiful Wednesday afternoon in downtown Anacortes.
Two sailboat skippers line up on approach to the fuel dock at Cap Sante Marina. Seasonal traffic picking up on local waters.
The following statistics represent 2024 building permits issued in Anacortes: 9 accessory dwelling units (ADU) (8 in 2023) 14 single family residences (12 in 2023) 1 addition to an apartment building yielding 1 new unit 21 commercial tenant improvements 1 new commercial building 26 residential interior remodels 31 residential remodels/additions 301 mechanical permits 21 plumbing […]
Cap Sante Marina as viewed from Cap Sante on a beautiful April morning.
One of my favorite Anacortes public art pieces is this amazing sculpture positioned at the center of the roundabout connecting Commercial Avenue and the Highway 20 spur. “Aerie” is a stainless steel sculpture by Merrilee Moore. Inspired by an eagle’s nest. This photo was taken in September 2017. Note: type “aerie” in homepage search window […]
Numerous cranes and scaffolding are visible on the horizon at Marathon Refinery, where a scheduled ‘turnaround’ is under way. The maintenance and update project, which brings several hundred specialized contract employees to the area, is scheduled to last several weeks. The influx of temporary workers has an economic boost effect including motels, hotels and restaurants.
Turkey vulture cruising above Cap Sante, 2017. Intimidating, especially when you see them up close.
Dock level view of commercial vessel tied up to T Dock at Cap Sante Marina. September 2007.