Cap Sante Boat Haven
About
Cap Sante Boat Haven is the launch pad for the San Juan Islands. Operated by the Port of Anacortes, it sits on the east side of Fidalgo Island overlooking the Guemes Channel — a 20-nautical-mile run from Friday Harbor and a day's sail from nearly every island in the archipelago. The commercial fishing fleet shares the docks with cruising boats, giving Cap Sante a genuine working waterfront feel that the resort marinas in the islands can't match. The provisioning situation in Anacortes is excellent: West Marine, multiple grocery stores, hardware, and marine service yards are all within walking distance or a short ride. Anacortes itself is a real town with good restaurants and a thriving arts community. Come in from a long passage, provision up, and head back out.
Specifications & Services
Fuel & Services
Fuel Diesel & gas 
Pump-out Available 
Haul-out Not available Amenities
Events Near Anacortes
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Anacortes Waterfront Festival 2026
May 16, 2026 – May 17, 2026 · Cap Sante Boat Haven
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ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising Certification — San Juans
Jul 9, 2026 – Jul 12, 2026 · Cap Sante Boat Haven
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Cap Sante Rendezvous 2026
Aug 8, 2026 – Aug 9, 2026 · Cap Sante Boat Haven
View all events →Useful Guides for Visiting Sailors
Education hub →Seamanship · 13 min read
Docking and Mooring in Tidal Waters
Master docking techniques and mooring strategies for Pacific Northwest's challenging tidal environments.
Navigation · 20 min read
Tides and Currents in the Pacific Northwest
Seymour Narrows runs at sixteen knots. Cattle Pass produces standing waves. Active Pass schedules itself around BC Ferries. PNW navigation is governed by tides and currents — this is how to read them.
Seamanship · 14 min read
Anchoring in Pacific Northwest Waters
Twelve-foot tides, four-knot current in the passes, kelp on every shoreline, and a wind that can shift through three quadrants while you sleep. PNW anchoring is its own discipline.