Marina
and Port
Located at the gateway to Lake Superior's Apostle
Islands, the Washburn Marina provides fuel services,
washrooms and showers, pump-out, water, electricity, ship
store and attendants.
The Marina is located three blocks from the City's commercial district at the foot of Central Avenue, just west of the commercial dock. The Marina is full-service, with 138 slips, dockage, boat launch, indoor and outdoor boat storage, a 150-ton travel lift, and repair facilities for most pleasure and smaller commercial craft. For information on slip availability, dockage and storage rates, or other services, contact the Washburn Marina at 715-373-5050.
The commercial port of Washburn is located
three blocks from the City's central business district. The
City offers commercial boaters a variety of services including
dockage, leased bulk cargo storage areas, boat ramps, a 150
ton boat lift, indoor and outdoor vessel storage, and vessel
repair.
The City of Washburn contains one of the last working bulk cargo docks on Chequamegon Bay. Leased bulk cargo storage space is available by contacting Washburn City Hall, P.O. Box 638, Washburn Wisconsin 54891, or call City Administrator Scott Kluver at 715-373-6160, ext. 4.
Harbor Commission
The City of Washburn Harbor Commission is authorized under Wisconsin Statutes 30.37 and 30.38 to have exclusive control of the commercial aspects of the day-to-day operation of the harbor and its facilities; the Commission plans additional Marina amenities and ongoing capital improvements.
Meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm at City Hall. This may be subject to change; call City Hall at 715-373-6160 to confirm.
Members:
Josie Lupa-Fleig – President - harborcommision@cheqnet.net
Carol Avol – Vice President - peruse@chequamegonbooks.com
John Baregi – Council Representative - jbaregi@centurytel.net
Mike Engen - engen_1@hotmail.com
Paul Kopp – koppp@centurytel.net
John Odell - CJOdell@centurytel.net
Note: Harbor Commission meeting minutes are now available on the Minutes and Agendas page.
Annual Marina Budget Now Available:
Download Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Spreadsheet
(PDF format, 187 kb) |
