Tomahawk Bay Marina

Derek Schott

Moved over here in 2018 from Tomahawk Island Marina. The difference? Plenty. First, boat slips on the south side of the island off the channel are plagued with horrific currents most time of the year. I have seen dozens of boats- primarily sail, which are notorious for prop walk and inability to produce power on demand from their small outboards and inboard diesels, get caught backing up, getting caught in the current, and slamming into nearby objects. I myself experienced this in 2017 after watching two others crash, decided I could do better, then proceeded to do the exact thing. Lesson learned. Anyways, the current on the north side of the island is much more protected, and you don't have whitecaps lapping at your broadsides. That being said, the facilities are excellent at Tomahawk Bay. Prices are cheaper and it just seems a lot more relaxed. Never had issues on D dock. Have not heard of any security issues on an island besieged by transients, meth scavengers, and degenerates. Concrete docks, full amperage blocks, and storage bins. Plus you have the Island Sailing Club nearby on D dock if you need any advice or just want to stop in and say hello to their excellent staff.

Missy Padilla Runyon

Very nice marina, secure and well kept, and management keeps a good eye on the vessels.

Richard Jackson

Very nice marina. The water gets a little to low in late summer/early fall to take out larger sailboats

Rick Sievers

I've ammended my initial 5 star review. I still rate this 5 star for friendliness and positive vibe for sailors. Nice little restaraunt too. However, the facilities are in seemingly rapid decline. Rotting docks and junky boats mixed in with fine boats. There has also been a big problem with a sandbar right outside the river entrance, which has rutinely grounded vessels with 4'+ draft. Also a section in East side of marina is nearly completely filled in with sand. Hoses leak and some slips do not have functioning power boxes. All this being said, still the best location on the Portland Columbia. Hence, the mixed review. I hope that the management can attend more to repairing this once fine facility And monitor the wrecked dinghies and tarped live aboards. I especially hope that dredging can commence Very soon.