As a first step, starting August 9, 2021, Canada plans to begin allowing entry to American citizens and permanent residents, who are currently residing in the United States, and have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to entering Canada for non-essential travel. This preliminary step allows for the Government of Canada to fully operationalize the adjusted border measures ahead of September 7, 2021, and recognizes the many close ties between Canadians and Americans.
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Enjoy the heat….it could be worse!
Golden Gardens closing at 10 pm
Seattle Parks has (finally) moved the closing time at Golden Gardens from 11:30 up to 10pm.
This time change is intended to help mitigate an increase in public safety issues and illegal activity at the park, including acts of violence, excessive noise violations, illegal fires, illegal parking, unpermitted events, and blocked access for emergency vehicles.
read more here: Seattle Parks and Recreation to pilot new opening and closing hours at Golden Gardens Park – Parkways
WA360 Paddle/Peddle/Sail race around Puget Sound
….with no motors allowed! This race started this past Monday and has a 2 week time limit. It was created in lieu of the Race to Alaska that has been so popular the last couple years (but temp cancelled till Canada opens).
This is 360 miles around the sound, Port Townsend, Olympia, Bellingham, Point Roberts and back to PT. Read more and follow the boats here…
National Safe Boating Week
This past week has been National Safe Boating Week and we are never to old (or experienced) to review some boater basics…
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Washington Boating Safety Course: BoatUS Foundation
Parking lot disruption
Beginning next week, the Port will be painting/striping the section of parking lot just south of the admin building and north of the new M3 restroom, and they have put up signage to be out by Sunday the 16th. This means all those cars from that area will likely be parking to the south (closer to the old M2 restroom and in front of E/D docks), making available parking very scarce.
Make sure your 2021 parking sticker is in your window as the Port will be ticketing and may tow any improperly parked vehicles. Any concerns should be directed to the Marina’s 24/7 cell phone 206-601-4089.
West Point Sewage Spill-again!
SEATTLE – A sewage spill from the West Point Treatment Plan has shut down water recreation at some beaches on both sides of Puget Sound.
Public Health Seattle & King County has banned swimming and other water activities at Golden Gardens Park in King County due to the spill.
West Point sewage spill closes beaches on both sides of Puget Sound | KOMO (komonews.com)
Opening Day “perk”
Shilshole Bay Marina is offering free coffee to it’s customers in celebration of Opening Day of Boating Season, Saturday, May 1st…
EarthDay at Shilshole
A key pillar of the Shilshole Liveaboard Assoc.’s mission is the education, promotion and practice of responsible environmental stewardship. As liveaboards, the sea is our backyard, and just like homeowners would not “trash” their own backyard, nor should we. Most boaters and liveaboards understand this, but there are always ways to improve your footprint (both afloat or ashore).
Are you or a neighbor headed to Alaska this summer?
With Canada still closed (and most likely will be the rest of the summer), those looking to cruise to Alaska have questions about transiting through Canada. Though the rules that govern their Covid restrictions (stops/fuel, food/rest) are strict (and confusing), it can be done. Just do your homework. Here is a graphic that shows the procedures…
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https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/border#waters
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