Harbour

Boston Harbor Marina

Name: Boston Harbor Marina
Address: Olympia, US
Telephone: +13603575670

Type: Harbour

Small marina at the north end of Budd Inlet, around 7 nautical miles north of Olympia, with a public fuel berth and a 24 hour launch ramp.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

At the mouth of Budd Inlet, on the east shore just inside Dofflemyer Point. Open approach from north Puget Sound; the marina is the first fuel stop south of Dana Passage. Watch for tide rips off Dofflemyer Point on a spring ebb.

Practical

Fuel berth dispenses ValvTect petrol and diesel daily, 09:00 to 21:00 from June to September, 09:00 to 18:00 from October to May. Public launch ramp open 24 hours. Covered and uncovered berths, transient moorage on request. Office on 360-357-5670.

Ashore

On site: seafood market with local smoked salmon, snack shack open daily in summer, swimming beach and a small park. Kayak and paddle board hire on the marina pier. Boston Harbor village houses a handful of restaurants and a general store within 200 metres.

History

Working harbour since the 1920s, originally a steamer landing for the Mosquito Fleet that linked the small towns of south Puget Sound before road and rail.