June - Port of South Whidbey

www.portofsouthwhidbey.com
South Whidbey Harbor
@ Langley
June 2011
Volume 2, Number 6
What’s New …
We will try to bring you news of upcoming events and special
interest each month. If you would like to receive the newsletter
by email, just send your request along with email address to
harbormaster@portofsouthwhidbey.com
Harbormaster
• 360 221-1120
• VHF 66 A
Don’t be left out on the
hook! E-mail the
Harbormaster with your
reservation request for
yourself or for your group!
Transportation
Cooper Auto Rental
360 341-2949
All Island Express Taxi
360 341-8294
South Whidbey Taxi
360 321-0203
Whidbey Island Moped
Scooter Rentals
360 221-5152
FREE Bus Service!
Our New Welcome Station!
At the top of the ramp, you will notice a new information stand
next to Harbormaster’s Booth. It contains answers to many
questions commonly asked by visitors. Here you will find marina
information & notices, local bus schedules, transportation &
service contact numbers, local business information, and FREE
Marine Safety Guides and other publications.
Throughout Whidbey Island
Island Transit bus route &
schedule info, along with
other local information,
is available from marina
staff & is posted at the
entry to the pier.
The Port of South Whidbey also invites you to help others with
non-perishable food donations which are taken to Good Cheer,
the food bank serving South Whidbey.
South Whidbey Harbor is a Washington State Clean Marina
Prevent Spills & Recycle!
Ask the harbormaster for your free spill prevention kit
during your visit in June! ….while supplies last.
Save these Dates for
2011:
July 9 – 10th
Chochookum Arts Festival
August 26th
DockStock official Dart
Tournament at Mo’s Pub &
Eatery.
August 27h
DockStock 2011 – Music
on the Pier. Still accepting
reservations for the Music
Festival weekend.
If you would like to
preorder your official
DockStock Event
shirt, contact the
Harbormaster at 360
221-1120.
Upcoming Events…
Saturday, June 4th
The Seattle Men’s Chorus is coming to Langley on Saturday,
June 4, 7:00 pm, at the South Whidbey High School Performing
Arts Center. Tickets are $25. The concert entitled "Heartthrobs"
will benefit CADA (Citizens Against Domestic & Sexual Abuse).
Get ready to scream and faint with excitement as Seattle Men's
Chorus thrills fans of all generations with a musical look at
America's singing heartthrobs-AKA Boy Bands! For more
information call CADA, 360 675-7057
Sunday, June 5th
Horseback riding,
biking, golf, kayaking,
art classes, soap
making, glass
blowing, hiking, or
paddle boarding. Ask
us how we can hook
you up!
The marina offers free
WIFI – Ask for your Log-in
information when
registering for moorage.
15th Annual Chum Run
The 15th Annual Chum Run is on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at
10am. Folks of all ages are invited to enjoy a 5K run or walk.
Younger kids are invited to participate in the “Fry Run”.
Individual competitions and team costume contest. Participants
receive a classic and classy Chum Run shirt (shirt available on a
first-come, first-served basis). Registration opens at 9AM. Fee:
$30 day of race for adults. $5 discount for students 18 & under.
Saturday, June 25th
Looking for activities?
The Seattle Men’s Chorus
16th Whidbey Island Garden Tour
For the Whidbey Island Garden Tour 2011 on Saturday, June
25, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, garden lovers are
invited to explore five of Whidbey Island’s unique, beautiful
residential gardens, some never before open to the public.
Tickets at $20 each go on sale April 1 via the website:
www.wigt.org. For more information contact Penny Harger at
pennywinks@earthlink.net
Marina Reservations…
The South Whidbey Harbor at Langley is becoming a popular
destination for boating clubs from around Puget Sound. Since we
started accepting group reservations up to one year in advance,
our staff has assisted over 16 organizations with event planning
including ground transportation, local event and dining
reservations, and special group activities such as horseback
riding, theater tickets and glass blowing.
Harbormaster@portofsouthwhidbey.com
360 221-1120
VHF66A