Since Benjamin Jensen came to San Juan Island in the mid-1880s, the Jensens have been involved in the marine industry. The first boats were built for transporting goods and people. Then the commercial fishing boats and finally the pleasure boats. From sail to steam to diesel and gas, oh, the changes we’ve seen. From Benjamin to Albert and his brothers Pete, Frank and Joe, then to Nourdine, what a legacy they have made. The last boat was built in 1984, and since then we’ve been concentrating on maintenance and repair, moorage and storage. It has been an honor to serve our islands, and we have been blessed with support from family and friends, customers and community.

There is little joy in the leaving but we are confident the Port of Friday Harbor will do an excellent job taking our shipyard into the future.

Mike and Jeri Ahrenius

San Juan Island