Squalicum Harbor
About
Squalicum Harbor in Bellingham is Washington State's largest public marina, with nearly 2,000 slips housing a mix of pleasure craft, commercial fishing vessels, and live-aboards. Its position at the north end of Puget Sound makes it the natural staging point for Canadian waters — Victoria, the Gulf Islands, and the BC coast are all closer from Bellingham than from any other major Washington marina. The Bellingham waterfront has undergone significant revitalization; Fairhaven village (2 miles south) has excellent restaurants and a charming historic district. Provisioning in Bellingham is comprehensive. The nearby Bellingham Technical College has a marine trades program, which means plenty of skilled repair and service options within a short drive of the docks.
Specifications & Services
Fuel & Services
Fuel Diesel & gas 
Pump-out Available 
Haul-out Available Amenities
Events Near Bellingham
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Bellingham Cup Regatta 2026
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026 · Squalicum Harbor, Bellingham Yacht Club
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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
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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.