Some upcoming events…

Nov 11         Port of Seattle State of the Marina Virtual Town Hall- (check your email for details and links)

Nov 13-15   Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta

Dec 5-Jan    Kingston Cove Christmas-Light Display

TBD             Lighted Dinghy Parade through marina

Dec 10         Argosy Christmas Ships Shilshole-2 sailings

Dec 11         Argosy Parade of Boats through the canal

Dec 11         Deck the Hulls Tenant Appreciation Party

Dec 31 New Years Eve on Lake Union

Feb 5-13      Seattle Boat Show

Its sailboat racing season …Check out CYC and STYC for dates and crew positions (links to their websites can be found on this Shilshole Blog

Salmon Bay Railroad Bridge Closure

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…

strand jacks – Google Search

Notice to Mariners – Bridge Closure – Salmon Bay Railroad Bridge | Waggoner

The Salmon Bay Rail Bridge Project

Have you ever been sailboat racing?

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)