Wednesday was our quarterly Dock Captain meeting with the Port where we have an opportunity to hear the latest updates from the Port regarding security, construction, proposed changes, and any other issues concerning Shilshole Marina.
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Welcome to the Shilshole Blog…
Are you new to this site? Welcome! This a news and events site for Shilshole marina tenants and is maintained by your Shilshole Liveaboard Assoc. Please take the time to look under each of the Tabs above and drill down further on each of the topics, and also check out the links along the right side of this page. There is a myriad of information that makes life here at Shilshole, your neighborhood. Topics include:
- local eateries, businesses, yacht clubs, fuel dock and store
- marina rules, fees, parking, garbage and The Port’s policy handbook
- pumpout services, tides, weather, crab and fishing seasons
- emergency preparedness for our neighborhood and for you as a individual boater
- details of the Shilshole Liveaboard Assoc, events, and programs
Thanks for visiting and we hope you find this a helpful source for info here at Shilshole…
Fuel Dock and Store Winter Hours

They have E-free gas, Kerosene, and Diesel and the store carries ice- blocks and crushed, local beer, wine, snacks, and fuel additives. Shilshole Bay Fuel Dock LLC – Home | Facebook
Lockspot Cafe gets new owner
The owner of Alison’s Coastal Cafe & Bakery has bought the Lockspot Cafe, and is planning to preserve the nearly century-old restaurant just next to the Ballard Locks. Read more on My Ballard
Red Mill Totem House closing
Social distancing…
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Fish Ladder Viewing Room now open
The fish ladder viewing room at the Ballard Locks is now open after a major renovation. This is the time of the year to get the kids over there to view the salmon returning from the ocean to spawn. See the link for more info and a video…
Rules and Regs at Shilshole
We have many new tenants here at Shilshole and thus, many questions regarding waste oil disposal, batteries, subleasing, parking, etc. Answers to these questions can always be found on the “More Info…” tab at the top of this page. Please take the time to read each of the Port of Seattle documents as they will answer many of your questions. Thanks.
Algae Blooms
What’s that in the water? A large patch of orange, brown, or green in the Puget Sound is likely to be a “bloom,” or gathering of marine algae or plankton. These are types of water plants and animals.
Challenges with Canadian Customs Aug 9th
Canadian customs workers will begin a work “slowdown” Friday…
Travelers and commercial traffic entering Canada should expect long lineups and lengthy delays at border crossings and airports starting Friday, August 6 as nearly 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency employees begin job action across the country.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/cbsa-work-to-rule-strike-1.6129496

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