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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)

Fishermans Fall Festival, Sept 13th

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The Festival celebrates the return of the North Pacific fishing fleet to the terminal, works to increase the public’s knowledge of the importance of the fishing industry as well as Fishermen’s Terminal to Seattle while raising money for the Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial Foundation. This is an all-volunteer event that depends on over 200 volunteers for its success.

The Festival provides families with a fun and educational outing on the waterfront as well as an opportunity to learn more about seafood. Hands-on art projects with fishing themes, including the popular wooden boat building and “Fishing for Fun” fish pond, are complementary for all children and admission to the Festival is free.

https://fishermensfallfestival.godaddysites.com/

Race Your House-Sat, Sept 13th!

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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. You don’t have to have any racing experience! …and there’s plenty of time to plan ahead!

A Skippers meeting will be online at 7:00 pm Friday, Sept. 12th. See the race instructions for details.

registration and details