The Pacific Northwest boasts some Unmarked Snake Rock, between
of the most superb marine scenery Colvos Rocks and the west shore, can
Discover your Northwest here...
and anchorages in the country, and for be tricky at low tide. Thus entering
that matter, the world. The problem between Klas and Colvos Rocks from
Port Ludlow...
is that they can easily be taken for the north is the safest way—and is well 18-hole golf course
granted after mooring at a few of them. marked.
300 slip marina
Backdrop scenes of spiky pines, thickly Once moored, what to do at Port
Waterside Inn
clad cedars, and lush Northwest Ludlow? Necessities first. The marina
Restaurants
evergreens sprawling down to the edge has a pump out and shore power hook
Miles of Trails
Your place to call home
of calm and scenic coves and bays, up. A laundry and showers are on
New Homes starting in the
$
400s
yachts bobbing gently in deep aqua the side of the marina office building.
Water View Lots starting at
$
165,000
blue waters, are commonplace sights The small marina store has a range of
in the Puget Sound. supplies, souvenirs, snacks, drinks,
Throw in snow capped Olympic and a few sailing guides and cookbooks
mountains looming in the background, to keep you entertained for a while.
a first class full-service marina, a classy Beside the marina office and store is
resort, a rich selection of flora and a graveled area with five picnic tables
fauna for nature lovers, an art gallery, surrounding a concrete barbecue pit,
a renowned golf course, and the cove and an adjacent sheltered picnic area.
at Port Ludlow quickly becomes one of But if it’s fine dining you desire, the
the Northwest’s three finest and most Fireside Restaurant at The Inn is only a
For getaway packages, specials and
desirable marinas. It’s not surprising, two minute walk from the marina.
calendar of events visit our website.
then, that several dozen of the moorages Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner
are the full time residences of mariners, menus, you’ll not be disappointed
who’ve sold everything – houses, cars, with the seasonal seafood selection in
kids, the lot – and sailed off into the this richly appointed restaurant: Clam
sunset with Port Ludlow their new Chowder, Dungeness Crab Bisque,
Golf 888.793.1195 Marina 800.308.7991
home. Moules Marinieres, Dungeness Crab
The Inn 877.269.1870 Real Estate 888.694.4763
Just 28 nautical miles from Seattle’s Cake with Lemon Basil Aioli, Smoked
www.portludlowresort.com
Elliott Bay, Port Ludlow’s sheltered Wild Salmon, Freshly Shucked Virginia
harbor, easy entrance and deep water Oysters, Poached New Bedford
Darwin says:
make it popular enough with sailors Scallops, even a Northwest Cioppino
that moorage demand too often exceeds with crab, shrimp, scallops, clams, in
supply. I counted 27 Yacht Club, Boating a delicious tomato broth. Wash these
It is good
Club and Private Rendezvous booked delicacies down with a nice glass of
to have a
between March and September on Port Chardonnay, Riesling, Fume Blanc,
New
Year's
Ludlow Marina’s 2009 program! It’s Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or
resolution
often booked a year in advance. Zinfandel, and you’ve had a perfect
that is easy
So, despite the large moorage, with meal.
to keep.
300 spaces, including 100 overnight While you’re at the restaurant
Clean Sails
slips, it’s always wise to reserve a take some time to stroll around the
can't be
spot by telephone (360-437-0513) or by Inn. A bed-and-breakfast style resort
beat.
email (marina@portludlowresort.com). modeled on New England’s coastal
If you arrive without reservation, call summer homes, it features rooms and
We also
on VHF channel 68 and check in with suites, fully stocked condominiums,
remove
the helpful people at the marina office and a waterfront beach house. Admire
green algae
for a slip assignment. When all else the harbor view from the beautifully
and rust!
fails, anchorage anywhere inside Port carved Northwest Indian Totem Pole
Ludlow cove is good. on the point adjacent to the Inn—on a
One major hazard, Tala Point, clear day you’ll see the Olympic range
makes it advisable for you to stay north in the background. And check out the
sail & canvas cleaning
of the triangular red and green mark on faces and masks carved on the 20-foot
the pilings, when entering the harbor. high Totem pole, while you’re there.
206-842-4445
Other relaxing recreational
Visit us at West #6 at the Seattle Boat Show!
activities at Port Ludlow include the Bay
DROP-OFF POINTS
Facing page, clockwise from top:
Club’s indoor sauna, pool, racquetball
schattauer sails Port Townsend sails
Tranquil Port Ludlow Marina.
court and tennis courts, about a mile
Quantum sails seaward canvas
or so around
north sails Banks sails
The Inn at Port Ludlow.
the cove from the marina.
north sails, Oregon UK Halsey, anacortes
Detail of totem pole near the inn.
Further still along the cove is the 18-
hole Port Ludlow Golf Course, also
www.cleansails.com
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