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SLA Annual Meeting held this week..

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Tues evening the Shilshole Liveaboard Assoc. had their annual meeting at the CYC clubhouse. About 75 liveaboards attended and we thank you all for your interest and participation!

Topics covered were:

  • Introduction of current board members
  • Initial synopsis of the upcoming Liveaboard Agreement negotiations with the Port
  • Election of new SLA board members
  • Parking Plan and Open Space Study
  • Shilshole Prepares-Emergency Preparedness/V-Man
  • Ballard District Council
  • Shilshole Blog/Webpage
  • Dock Captain Program

Please see this Blog’s pages for further details and how to get involved…

The Shilshole Liveaboard Assoc. represents all liveaboards at Shilshole and we are here to answer your questions, address your concerns and help interact with the Port of Seattle/Marina on issues that affect us all.

Boat sinks, 2 others damaged in blaze last night

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http://komonews.com/news/local/two-boats-burn-at-Shilshole

Most of you heard the 1/2 hour of sirens from the fire response and have probably already walked down to M dock to see the damage.  When we have more details, we will publish.

…no other details (like cause, who reported it, etc) are available at this time (Sat 5:34pm)

  • Reminder..whenever you hear many sirens, tune into VHF ch 71, introduce yourself and listen for updates. (VMan meets on Monday evenings at 8pm on Ch71 to hear the latest marina security issues and to help you get familiar with your radio.)
  • As always, please first call 911 if you ever see a fire in the marina. Never cut loose the boat on fire, as it could drift into other boats and start additional fires and clog the waterway for the fireboats. But, if you can safely move nearby boats away from the fire, do so.  Also, the fire hoses on the dock need to be fully extended before they can be filled with water.

Woman attacked at Golden Gardens Sunday afternoon

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A 40-year-old homeless sex offender is accused of attacking a woman in the women’s restroom at Golden Gardens Park on Sunday afternoon, according to Seattle police.

Put these in your phone…. Shilshole Safety/Emergency Phone Numbers

Ballard Bicycle Missing Link Final

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The final route for the long debated “missing link” of the Burke Gilman Trail has been chosen. This proposed trail would run along Market Street between the Ballard Locks and 24th Avenue Northwest, then turn on to Shilshole Avenue Northwest and run along the south-side of the street. The existing trail east of the Ballard Bridge, along Northwest 45th Street, will be improved to allow for better access for businesses and safer travel for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Historic M/Y Olympus at locks Sun 1:30

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The historic 1929 motor yacht Olympus will be leaving the Pacific NW after 76 years.  You can catch a last glimpse of her and her classic yacht sendoff at the locks on Sunday at 1:30.  Read more here…

http://www.threesheetsnw.com/blog/2017/02/historic-motor-yacht-olympus-set-to-leave-the-pnw-and-youre-invited-to-bid-her-farewell/

update: it was a rainy afternoon but several hundred showed up for the send off..

“No-Discharge Zone” for Puget Sound

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final affirmative determination that adequate sewage pump-out facilities are available for recreational and commercial vessels to support the Washington Department of Ecology’s proposed “No-Discharge Zone” for Puget Sound.

Ecology has proposed to establish a “No-Discharge Zone” for Puget Sound which would prohibit the discharge of vessel sewage – both treated and untreated – into Puget Sound waters. Ecology’s petition concluded that there is sufficient need for establishing a No-Discharge Zone to protect water quality and the related ecological, economic, and recreational benefits provided by Puget Sound. Continue reading →