Oak Harbor Marina
About
Located on Whidbey Island in the heart of the Puget Sound, Oak Harbor provides convenient moorage with excellent access to Coupeville, Penn Cove, and the northern Strait of Juan de Fuca. The protected harbor offers good holding and amenities, with a growing downtown featuring restaurants and shops. An ideal base for exploring both local anchorages and venturing north to the San Juans.
Specifications & Services
Fuel & Services
Fuel Diesel only 
Pump-out Available 
Haul-out Not available Amenities
Events Near Oak Harbor
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Whidbey Island Race Week 2026
Jul 11, 2026 – Jul 16, 2026 · Oak Harbor Yacht Club
Event details →class
Marine VHF Radio Operator Certification — Spring 2026
May 9, 2026 · Shilshole Bay Marina Community Room
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Anacortes Waterfront Festival 2026
May 16, 2026 – May 17, 2026 · Cap Sante Boat Haven
Event details →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.