Tag: John Wayne Marina

Near the breakwater

There was a perfect day late last month when getting out on the water seemed just the thing to do. We went to the John Wayne Marina to have a look.

Sailboats were outside the breakwater in Sequim Bay.

Inside the breakwater other boats were coming and going, many of them returning from a day of fishing.

And, if you’re wondering, yes, the marina is named after that John Wayne. He spent summers boating here and eventually donated the property named after him that became our marina. His family still owns property around the marina.

The Marina

Although the wind was cold it was a beautiful evening last week when the Lady Washington was in Sequim. Here’s a view of the John Wayne Marina where she berthed. And if this is the first time you’ve heard of it, yes, it’s named for the actor. He rather liked to go boating here and his family donated the land for the marina (they hope to further develop the area one day).

A grassy bluff next to the marina provides a great view of Sequim Bay with Diamond Point in the background. There are benches and tables for those who might want to settle in and have a picnic.