Dave Ullin Open Water Marina

The City of Bainbridge Island, in conjunction with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, established an Open Water Mooring and Anchoring Area (OWMAA) in Eagle Harbor in 2010. After the island lost one of its most treasured residents in 2017, Dave Ullin, the marina was renamed in his honor. Click here to read the story.  See also 2018 DUOWM buoy project page.

To apply for a liveaboard space at the marina, complete and submit an application (opens a new page).  

An application fee must be paid before the application will be processed, and a background check will be performed.  If you prefer to submit a paper application, please print, complete, and bring this PDF version to City Hall during regular business hours, excluding holidays.

Moorage & Anchorage Area (Buoy Layout)

In 1999, the City Council directed the Harbor Commission to designate an open water moorage and anchorage area in Eagle Harbor for recreational vessels and citizens who live aboard their vessels. Vessels anchored or moored over public bedlands are also subject to Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requirements. 

In 2025, City Council directed the City Manager to enact Policy 2025-04 prioritizing low-income liveaboards with income at or below 60% of Area Median Income for Kitsap County and introduce two moorage rates, the Standard Rate and Low-Income Rate.

CLICK HERE to see the 2026 moorage rate table

The Standard Moorage Rate is calculated based on actual costs incurred by the City to maintain the Dave Ullin Open Water Marina.  

The Low-Income Rate in 2026 is held at the 2025 rate, and for 2027 and beyond will be calculated at a 40% discount of the Standard Rate.

See also 2026 Lease Agreement and Dave Ullin Open Water Marina Best Management Practices. The tenant's vessel must be the tenant's primary residence, in which the tenant occupies the vessel for more than six months out of the year. 

Waitlists

There are two waitlists maintained for the Dave Ullin Open Water Marina, a Standard waitlist and a Low-Income waitlist (defined as at or below 60% Area Median Income for Kitsap County).  When a buoy becomes available, it will first be offered to eligible individuals who have qualified for the Low-Income waitlist.  If no qualified low-income applicants accept an agreement, the buoy will be held vacant for a period of 30 days before being offered to the next eligible individual on the Standard waitlist.