Photos by Tag: Port
Today’s mess
Today’s mess will be tomorrow’s attraction at Cap Sante Boat Haven, where the Port of Anacortes has engaged in a soil remediation project that includes demolition of several buildings. Ultimately the upland site near the Port boat launch will be a valued element of the public facility. Rip rap on water’s edge will give way […]
Demolition begins
A heavy equipment operator took the first “bite” out of a building today as the Port of Anacortes kicked off a demolition and contamination cleanup project at Cap Sante Boat Haven. Demolition of buildings is required due to underground contamination that dates back more than 20 years. The cleanup will be funded in part by […]
Federal Progress
Petroleum coke, a byproduct of the gasoline refining process, is loaded on board the Federal Progress, a transport ship homeported in Hong Kong. Shell Puget Sound Refinery contracts with the Port of Anacortes to transport coke across the dock on the Guemes Channel.
Port ponders
Bob Hyde, Executive Director of the Port of Anacortes, made introductory remarks Wednesday night at a public meeting regarding plans for improvements at Cap Sante Boat Haven. About 50 people attended the meeting at Seafarers’ Memorial Park Building on the Fidalgo Bay shoreline. This was the latest in a series of sessions encouraging the public […]
Eelgrass project
Port of Anacortes contractor Larry Lehman demonstrates to Anacortes High School students how eelgrass is to be “tied” in preparation for planting at a site in south Fidalgo Bay. Lehman’s company, Grette Associates, designed an eelgrass mitigation site for the Port of Anacortes. Eelgrass rhizomes (roots) and turions (leaf) will be prepared for planting with […]
Marine gem
Today would be a perfect day to grab a cup of coffee or a sack lunch and head to Cap Sante Boat Haven in downtown Anacortes. The marina, owned and operated by the Port of Anacortes, boasts a new, pedestrian-friendly look including lights, benches, ramps and banners. Check out the compass rose embedded in the […]
Ready to launch
Once again, the Port of Anacortes Cap Sante Boat Haven is served by a boat launch. Port officials hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday afternoon with a Nordic Tug vessel in the sling of a new boat launch that became operational this week. Among those in attendance were Port staff, project contractors, port commissioners Steve […]
Launch project
Crews from Culbertson Marine continue work on the superstructure of a new boat launch at the Port’s Cap Sante Boat Haven. The new launch is scheduled to be operational by the weekend of March 10-11, the dates of the Anacortes Salmon Derby. For details on the derby see www.anacortessalmonderby.com.
Public marina
There have been impressive developments at Cap Sante Boat Haven, the downtown marina owned and operated by the Port of Anacortes. Recent improvements include new docks and a pedestrian-friendly main entrance that features new railings, benches and a beautiful inlaid compass rose. A new boat launch will be installed within the next few months, and […]
Compass rose
Work continues on new railings at Cap Sante Boat Haven, the downtown marina owned and operated by the Port of Anacortes. Pictured here is a new compass rose design built into the deck of the main entrance to the marina.
Commercial crab
Their numbers are dwindling, but there are still local folks invested in the commercial crab business. The commercial season opened October 1, contributing to the level of activity at local docks. Some crabbers sell fresh product from the dock at Cap Sante Boat Haven. Look for a sign on “R” Avenue. This operation is located […]
Marina sculpture
This is a scale model of the bronze sculpture that will make its home at the main dock entrance to Cap Sante Boat Haven, the popular marina owned by the Port of Anacortes. Sculptor Gerard K. Tsutakawa creates works ranging from small studio bronzes to large public art fountains. This sculpture is titled “Annie Curtis,” […]