April 29, 2025 – Based on current usage patterns determined by the electronic pass system and Captains’ inputs, the Ferry schedule will change effective May 1, 2025. The Ferry will be operating on the summer schedule beginning May 1, 2025. The operating hours will be 8:30 am to 6:30 from May 1 to September 30. This decision was based on…
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11 April 2025 – Captain Phil has decided to move on and the Trust wishes him well. Consequently, the Ferry will be closed on Saturday, 12 April 2025. The Trust is actively seeking a replacement. The Ferry will resume normal operation on Sunday, 13 April. Please watch the website for updates that may impact the Ferry schedule.
10 April 2025 – The Beach Ferry will have a delayed opening on Friday, 11 April 2025. The Ferry lift and lift hardware will be repaired. Motors for the lift will be replaced, along with pulleys, and more. The Ferry will open at 1:00 pm on Friday, then return to normal season schedule (9:30 am to sunset daily). A Trust…
2 April 2025 – The Beach Ferry is opening tomorrow, 3 April 2025 at the normal time of 9:30 am. Our thanks to our marine mechanic!