As anyone that has been around saltwater for the past decade has noticed, the Sea Stars (aka starfish) have all disappeared. They were affected by a bacteria that caused them to basically “melt”. They are just now starting to recover (if the seagulls will leave them alone).
The UofW has worked to finally discover the cause…
Port Townsend hosts the largest wooden boat festival in North America, the place where kids and adults alike experience the magic of getting on the water, the beauty of wooden boats, and the richness of our maritime culture.
….to the Port of Seattle Police and the marina staff for hosting the National Night Out. It was a great catered BBQ with about 100+ attendees, and the rain held off til after 8!
Seafair Weekend is Seattle’s premier boating event, air show, and festival all rolled into one.
Puget Sound cruising is commonly divided into South-Sound (south of the Tacoma Narrows), Mid-Sound (Gig Harbor/Tacoma to Kingston/Edmonds) and North Sound (up to Port Townsend or Oak Harbor). There are great cruising, anchoring, crabbing and fishing areas in all three.
If you have some thoughts, experiences or suggestions for those looking to venture out, especially those new to boating, please share with us on this blog. For example…
JULY 11th-13th
Experience the ultimate celebration of Ballard and beyond with FREE live music, family fun, arts, crafts, and food vendors, succulent seafood, and an impressive craft beer showcase.
Shilshole Boatfest is an event dedicated to getting new people into boating. This FREE Shilshole Bay Marina event sponsored by the Port of Seattle invites the public to the marina to get out on a boat; learn how to get into boating, about boating safety and environmental practices; and to celebrate the Ballard Community!
Your Shilshole Liveaboard Assoc. wishes you a fun and safe holiday with family and friends!
The 4th is soon upon us. Many people will have a long weekend (or week) to get away from the dock and cruise locally. Some popular displays to see by boat are:
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