Vessels with masts exceeding 43 feet will NOT be able to pass under the Salmon Bay Railroad Bridge west of the Ballard Locks in Seattle beginning November 2nd at 6 am, extending through November 25th, 2026, at 4 pm.
The counterweight is being removed with a strand jack system…
Notice to Mariners – Bridge Closure – Salmon Bay Railroad Bridge | Waggoner
For safety…turn on your deck/spreader lights to show you are welcoming kids and pick up any loose items off your dock to avoid trip hazards.
Remember to set your clock. At least you may get an extra hour of sleep.
Halloween is near so its time to put up the decorations,
and carve the pumpkins!
Be it funny, scary or boring……show your creative juices
(and one-up your neighbor)
Instead of candles, there are LED candle lites available.
Many boaters at Shilshole race their own boats or crew for others. There are major (all day) races almost every weekend during the spring and fall and more relaxed (1-2 hour) races during the summer. If you have never tried racing, you are missing out on a great way to improve your sailing skills, which will greatly enhance your cruising -you’ll sail more efficiently, sail faster and do less motoring.
We have a couple local clubs that give you an opportunity, with no experience or cost as crew, to get out on the water and work as a team. It’s as simple as showing up on time, having warm dry clothes and lifejacket, listening to the skipper and the more experienced crew, and showing an interest. It’s not a party: it’s a fun, competitive team sport.
Check out their web sites for how to get involved…
upcoming races…Seattle Area Racing Calendar (SARC) – 48° North (48north.com)
Great weather and a nice breeze…thanks to the STYC and all that participated!
Check out the STYC website for results.
Here’s a chance to put away the flower pots, roll up the floor mats and take your “house” for a spin. It’s a fun “race” around the buoys open to all liveaboard sailboats. You don’t have to have any racing experience! …and there’s plenty of time to plan ahead!
See the race instructions for details.
Sept 11-13th Wooden Boat Festival-Port Townsend
Sept 19th Fisheries Swap Meet-Fisheries parking lot
Sept 20th Race Your House-a Liveaboard fun race around the buoys
Oct 3rd Fishermen’s Fall Festival-Fishermen’s Terminal
Oct 31st Halloween-Marina Kids Trick or Treat
