PORT OF ANACORTES
INSIDE NEWS
March 2017
Commission Calendar
Thursday, March 2, 7:00 p.m.
Regular Commission Meeting
Commission Meeting Room
Tuesday, March 14, 5:00 p.m.
Special Commission Meeting
Marina Advisory Committee
Commission Meeting Room
Thursday, March 16, 7:00 p.m.
Regular Commission Meeting
Commission Meeting Room
In Memoriam
Our Port family mourns the loss of
former Port Director of Operations
and Interim Executive Director John
Hachey. Our deepest sympathies are
with his wife, Rachel, their sons and
family, and their many friends.
Alley Cat Antiques owner Lea Mayberry (above) has integrated that business with the
iconic Marine Supply & Hardware store at 202 Commercial Avenue.
Historic chandlery remains open
A
fter purchasing a city block that includes the 104-year-old Marine Supply & Hardware, the Port of Anacortes
recently helped to negotiate a transaction that will see owners Roy and Lea
Mayberry retain the chandlery and add an
adjoining antiques business.
“The Port encouraged us because they
want to see the chandlery remain,” said
Mayberry, a long-time downtown business owner. “Like many who know the
chandlery, we want this to continue to be
a destination not just for local customers
but for tourists.”
The chandlery, founded and operated
by the Demopoulos family, has been an
Anacortes fixture since 1913. The Port
purchased the property in 2014, then
leased the building back to Steve Demopoulos. The Mayberrys purchased the
www.portofanacortes.com business from Demopoulos and leased the
building from the Port this year.
Mayberry said they have researched
the history of Marine Supply & Hardware
to retain the character of the business.
She also considers the retention of staff
as a critical component of preserving the
chandlery.
“Their 85-plus years of knowledge is
invaluable, and not just about inventory.
They know many of the customers by
name,” she said.
Since the Mayberrys purchased the
business they discovered that they carried
many of the same vintage look nautical
gifts.
Today when you visit Marine Supply
& Hardware, you will find a mix of inventory including chandlery items, antiques
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Tel: (360) 293-3134 Fax: (360) 293-9608
PORT OF ANACORTES
Annual Boat Show April 6-9 at Cap Sante Marina
T
he 20th Anniversary Anacortes Boat
Show, sponsored by the Anacortes Yacht
Brokers, Anacortes Marine Trade Association
and SaviBank, is scheduled at Cap Sante Marina
Thursday, April 6 through Sunday, April 9.
Fifteen yacht brokerage offices will display
more than 100 power and sailboats ranging from
trailerable sport and fishing boats to large sail
and power yachts capable of cruising the world.
An uplands tent adjacent to the marina is
base for displays from more than 30 marine vendors showing the latest equipment and presenting information on their services. Cruising and
expedition educational seminars will be ongoing.
Show sponsors emphasize that the marina
is close to historic Old Town Anacortes, with
restaurants, accommodations and shopping opportunities a short walk away.
Power boat to be auctioned
T
he Port will hold a public auction for a 1987 Bayliner power
boat by live auction at the Cap Sante Marina Saturday, April
8, at 11 a.m. This 28-foot boat may be inspected at the Cap Sante
Marina, 1019 “Q” Avenue, by contacting Harbormaster Brad
Johnson at (360) 299-1828.
Bids will begin at the amount owed. Sale will be to the highest
bidder in “as is, where is” condition. In addition to the bid amount
the successful bidder will need to pay applicable state sales tax. Receive ‘Inside News’ Online
Toys for Tots thanks
U.S. Marine Corps veteran John James (center) presents a plaque
on behalf of Toys for Tots to Port Commission President John
Pope (left) and Executive Director Dan Worra. Once again this
year, the Port invited Toys for Tots to collect donations at a community Christmas program.
Historic Marine Supply & Hardware
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and collectibles. The two adjoining rooms offer inventory under
the name Alley Cat Antiques. You can enter from either entrance
along Commercial Avenue. Both stores are now open seven days a
week. A ribbon cutting will take place on Wednesday, March 29.
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email, please notify Julie Johnson Lindsey at:
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Port of Anacortes
100 Commercial Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
Main Office Phone: (360) 293-3134
Main Office Fax: (360) 293-9608
Website: www.portofanacortes.com
Executive Director
Dan Worra, 293-3134; [email protected]
Ray Niver
Bill Short
Joe Verdoes
John Pope
Keith Rubin
Commissioners
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
299-0306
293-8844
360-202-7626
360-202-1928
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