Experience Westport’s Working Waterfront: Port of Grays Harbor and Westport’s Fresh Catch Partner to Offer Walking Tours

Press Release:
September 1, 2022

Contact:
Kayla Dunlap, Director of Government & Public Affairs
kdunlap@portgrays.org or 360-533-9590

For Immediate Release

WESTPORT, WASH.  –   For the first time in three years, the Westport Marina, the number one commercial seafood landing port in Washington State, will be offering public walking tours of its vibrant and unique working waterfront.  The tours are offered in partnership with the Westport’s Fresh Catch Project, a community effort to promote local seafood.

The 90-minute tour will feature a Marina overview, followed by visits with commercial fishermen, seafood processors, the charter fishing fleet, the Westport Maritime Museum and a visit to the Westport viewing tower. 

“The Port of Grays Harbor and the many partners that make these tours not only possible, but exceptional, are excited to offer walking tours again to showcase Westport’s history and the role it plays today in our region’s economy,” shared Westport Marina General Manager Molly Bold.   “The Westport Marina is full of activity this time of year and we invite everyone to come out and see it in action.” 

 Walking tours of the Westport Marina will be offered:

September 15th:              3:30 – 5:00pm

September 19th:              3:30 – 5:00pm

September 22nd              3:30 – 5:00pm

Reservations are required and participants should expect to walk approximately one-half mile during the tour.  Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are highly recommended.    To reserve your spot on a walking tour, or for more information, call 360-533-9562 or email marina@portgrays.org.

Founded in 1911, the Port of Grays Harbor is one of Washington State’s oldest port districts and Washington’s only deep-water port located directly on the Pacific Ocean.  The Port of Grays Harbor operates 4 deep-water marine terminals, the Westport Marina, Bowerman Airport, Grays Harbor ship assist services, numerous public waterfront access facilities, in addition to industrial and business parks throughout the County.  The addition of Satsop Business Park increased the Port’s properties to more than 1,000 acres of industrial properties and an additional 1,200 acres of sustainably managed forestland.   Strategically located midway between Seattle and Portland and less than 1 ½ hours from open sea, the Port of Grays Harbor provides businesses a diverse portfolio of facilities. More information on the Port of Grays Harbor’s facilities and operations is available at portofgraysharbor.com or satsop.com.

The Westport Marina is offering walking tours of its unique working waterfront on three dates throughout September.