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Race Your House!

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Here’s a chance to put away the flower pots, roll up the floor mats and take your “house” for a spin.  It’s a fun “race” around the buoys open to all liveaboard sailboats. There is no entry fee, and you don’t have to have any racing experience. There’s a party the night before to explain the rules and meet your neighbors.

..and there’s plenty of time to plan ahead!

Sign up to race

Race Your House Rules

Race Your House Photos

E-dock Rock the dock/Movie night

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Sunday, E dock had an open-mic night followed by a movie at sunset!  Several boaters on the dock provided singing, guitar, keyboard and harmonica talent for our neighbors’ enjoyment.  At 8pm, everyone went home, grabbed a bite to eat, warm clothes and a chair and at sunset we rear-projected the movie Captain Ron on a screen on the back of a powerboat.  Popcorn was served and about 20 people attended..some by dinghy. Great fun had by all!

National Night Out-Shilshole

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It was another beautiful evening for the Port of Seattle Police/Shilshole Marina’s annual BBQ.  Several hundred marina tenants enjoyed burgers, hot dogs, salads and refreshments with a live band to entertain.

This was the 16th year of this opportunity to meet and mingle with our Port Police and Marina staff to continue building a better community here at Shilshole.  A big thank you to them for all they did!

Manzanita Bay, Bainbridge Island

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A beautiful harbor with easy anchorage and often overlooked as one hurries to Poulsbo, Manzanita Bay is just to port after the bridge as you go through Agate Pass.  You can go back to the quiet end of the bay or, as we like to do, stay out at the mouth for the sunsets.  Though there is no formal beach or dock for the boating public, there are a couple street ends (public right of way) that will get you onto the island for walking or biking the trails and nearby parks.

 

Do NOT shoot off old flares on the 4th!

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With the 4th of July celebrations coming up, there are always those doorknobs that think it’s a good idea to shoot off old expired flares. Besides being illegal, they are extremely dangerous since 1) you have no control over their direction, 2) they come down hot and can (and have) caused serious damage to sail covers, sails, and decks with obvious consequences to propane and gas containers.

If you see someone doing this, PLEASE call the marina staff immediately at 206-601-4089 to report it.

Just like the Sky Lanterns (aka Chinese Lanterns), if a fire starts in the marina, it could be deadly…