Two Harbors Harbor Department — Local services in Avalon

PS: I was hoping to get a response and then get an opportunity to provide further feedback. It turns out that during a prior visit, the patrol boat understood the situation, used common sense and made an exception. In addition to the fee saved, we also did not spend money at the restaurant, general store and bar. Avoid Two Harbors Harbor Department. They are not helpful, lack common sense, are inflexible and don’t care about customers - it’s all about policy - doesn’t matter whether the mooring is only about 30% full. I have a large cat and tried to get a mooring. In the past you were asked to attach the mooring line on starboard, now it’s on port, which is a problem with my cat. In the end I decided to anchor just a couple hundred yards away. Now I have peace and can enjoy - and saved $100. Way to go - and we need to...

Hard to believe, but Harbor Teddy makes Emerald Bay even better. Answered our call immediately. Gave us great recommendations on where to moor and was right there as we moored just in case we needed help. He even gave us great advice on a new way to secure our bridal, which really helped stabilize our boat. He seemed to be everywhere all the time anytime you had a question, even when he was off duty! When our dinghy engine conked out halfway to Cherry Cove he was listening to the radio while he was off duty and called another great harbor master, Harbor Dennis, who came and saved us! Both Harbor Teddy and Harbor Dennis are super nice guys and made our experience at Catalina better than ever!

Thanks Teddy...

What an amazing time we had in emerald Bay last weekend. But it all started with Teddy the harbor master, as we were outside of EB in search of a mooring. I told Teddy that we were planning a wedding ceremony on bow of boat on Saturday and wanted to make sure we had a great mooring for pictures. Teddy was AMAZING. we have been going to EB for 35 years and this was the best one yet. Teddy was extremely helpful. We even invited him to dinner Saturday night on the boat post wedding but he politely declined. What a guy, love love him. I hope we can return his kindness some day. He made the special day even more memorable. ...