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Large Locks will be empty-take the kids to see!

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Hiram M. Chittenden Locks – Ballard Locks

Our large lock will be closed from 6:00 am, Nov. 8, 2022, for dewatering and maintenance.
The small lock will, however, still be used for navigation purposes for vessels less than 120 feet in length and 26 feet in width throughout this maintenance period. Here’s the order of priority for vessels:
1?? Emergency
2?? Government,
3?? Commercial, then
4?? Recreational
Mariners may experience delays, depending on passage demand.
The large lock will reopen 8:00 p.m. Nov. 23.
Thanks for your patience as we complete our much-needed annual maintenance work.

Great Washington ShakeOut

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October 20 @ 10:17 am – 10:30 am

Most of Washington is prone to earthquakes. You could be anywhere when an earthquake strikes: at home, at work, at school or even on vacation.

What we do now will determine our quality of life after our next big earthquake. Are you prepared to survive and recover quickly?

The Great Washington ShakeOut is a statewide opportunity to practice how to be safer during big earthquakes: “Drop, Cover and Hold On.” The ShakeOut has also been organized to encourage you, your community, your school, or your organization to review and update emergency preparedness plans and supplies, and to secure your space in order to prevent damage and injuries.

Note…there may be practice alarms and radio messages at this time.

Shilshole Marina Survey

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To all Shilshole tenants…please fill out their survey in your email inbox!  This is an important way to express our concerns about marina security to the staff.  If you need further details, please email the Port at sbm@portseattle.org.

Shilshole Dock Washing and Sealing

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pls contact the marina office with any questions…

DOCK PRESSURE WASHING & SEALING SCHEDULE UPDATE

Pressure washing of M, S, T, and W docks are to resume Tuesday September 6th. Please refer to the schedule below for when you dock will be cleaned.

  • Dock M | Tuesday 09/06/2022
    • Painters follow behind and hope to finish by Friday 09/09/2022
  • Dock S | 9/12/2022
  • Dock T | 09/19/2022
  • Dock W | Clean & Seal week of 09/26/2022

 

Boating to Canada

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As most know, you need to have your documents in order to travel somewhat stress free.  If you are going to Canada next summer, start the process now. If you have a Nexus, don’t let it expire and start your renewal 6 months early, as there are still delays with processing. Read more on the Canada Border Services site.

If you travelled north this summer and have some suggestions, feel free to post here.