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Halloween is near!!!!

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PUMPKIN CARVING “CONTEST!”

Halloween is near so it’s time to put up the decorations,

and carve the pumpkins!    

Be it political, funny, scary or boring…

…show your creative juices   (and one-up your neighbor)

Instead of candles, there are LED candle lights available.

Shilshole Kids will be trick or treating on Halloween on a couple docks-

watch for the postings at your gate

Survey regarding Neighborhood crime

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Annually, Seattle University conducts an independent public safety survey of each neighborhood. This captures the concerns of each neighborhood and gives SPD (Seattle Police Dept) clear areas of focus.

Here is an opportunity to address our concerns about the campers, rvs and car prowls that we are experiencing here at Shilshole. Read more on the SPD website below with the link to the survey…

https://www.seattle.gov/police/information-and-data/data/mcpp-about

Get your HAM radio license

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Are you headed offshore to Mexico and points beyond with your SSB radio? Or, do you want to be able to communicate in times of emergency?  Now’s the time to get your HAM radio license!  Classes are held online, are inexpensive and testing is designed for you to learn and pass!

For details on HAM radio, check out the National Assoc. of Amateur Radio:  http://www.arrl.org/licensing-education-training

Sheri, who runs our Monday night VMan check in, took this prep class and had good things to say about it:  https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/prices.htm

Getting your Captain’s License

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In the boating world, when someone says they are a “captain”, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they have some Napoleon complex on their boat and like to wear white visors caps that say “Captain” (although those people do exist).

It generally means that they have undergone complex studies and a rigorous exam to earn the title.  With an OUPV or “6-Pack”, you can legally take paying passengers out on a boat.  You can deliver boats for the owners or brokers. It may reduce your insurance rate, and carries weight when chartering.

You see the ads everywhere for local classes.  They are held in classrooms, online or by personal study…all to fit your schedule.  Winter is a good time to consider this as the boat is usually tucked away.  Here are couple local organizations but also check out the marine stores, yacht brokers, and boating magazines and the January Boat Show for references and schedules…

http://www.flagshipmaritimellc.com/

https://www.usmaritime.us/captains

https://www.marinerslearningsystem.com/oupv-sixpack-captains-license.html

Community meeting planned to address after-hours parties at Golden Gardens: October 4, from 10 to 11 a.m

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photo courtesy of MyBallard

Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Seattle Police Department are holding an in-person community meeting to discuss ongoing after-hours parties at Golden Gardens Park. The city leaders who will be present are:

• AP Diaz, Seattle Parks and Recreation, Superintendent
• Alex Ricketts, Seattle Police Department, Chief of Staff
• Daisy Catague, Seattle Parks and Recreation, Deputy Superintendent

Background on this issue: there have been over 30 LOUD all-night parties at the park/boat launch since May with amplified music for hours into the early morning, alcohol/drug consumption, then leaving trash and property damage behind. Despite neighbors’ efforts to report these incidents there have been NO citations issued by SPD.


Currently there appear to be no consequences for ignoring park rules. Concerned neighbors are proposing security measures such as better lighting, mobile security towers, vehicle towing when parked illegally, and issuing citations

photo above and details courtesy of MyBallard site….

Community meeting planned to address after-hours parties at Golden Gardens

Meet the candidates:

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Here is an opportunity to address the RVs, and the associated crime that we experience here.

Sunset West Condominiums (on the south end of the marina next to Seaview Boatyard) will be hosting two events before the November election.  They will be held in the Sunset Room – located between the two buildings; the guard at the gate can direct you. City Attorney Ann Davison is running for re-election: 5 pm Thursday October 2nd. Mayor Bruce Harrell is running for re-election: 6 pm Thursday October 9th

Please RSVP to sunsetsecretary6535 @ gmail .com (no spaces) so they can set up enough chairs

Have you ever been sailboat racing?

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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)