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Ballard District Council-your voice!

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The Ballard District Council (BDC ) is one of 13 neighborhood districts formed in 1988 to promote, support, and involve citizen participation at the neighborhood level.  The Council represents about 13 neighbors in the Ballard area, like Shilshole, Sunset Hill, Loyal Heights, etc. The Shilshole Liveaboard Assoc has a permanent position on the Council.

Unfortunately, Mayor Murray last year dropped City support for these Neighborhood Districts because he thought that the “volunteers were too old, too white, and too many home owners”.  Fortunately, because of the importance of issues that affect our neighborhoods, these “voices” will continue to be heard and represent our local communities.

Please consider getting involved, and lending your voice to our Ballard issues like bus service, police protection, available parking, etc. Please read the Future of the BDC.

 

 

Switching to a Composting Toilet

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With the tightening of restrictions on marine sanitation devices, both here in Puget Sound and in Canada, many boaters are considering composting toilets.  Some of the key benefits for conversion are 1) no pumpout needed, 2) potentially less smell, 3) less weight on board (no holding tank, valves, hoses), 4) less maintenance/repair/expense and more…

Check out this website for their decision to make the conversion…the boat galley-choosing a composting toilet

With the Seattle Boat Show coming up at the end of the month, you can check out the different models.

2017 Dock Captain/Port Meeting Schedule

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The 2017 Dock Captain Meetings will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on January 10, March 14, June 13, and September 12 at Corinthian Yacht Club, Shilshole Bay Marina, V Dock.

This is your opportunity to hear the latest updates from the Port regarding security, construction, proposed changes, and any other issues concerning Shilshole Marina.  All dock captains are required to attend and all marina tenants are welcome!

Notes from Marina Security Meeting 11-9-16

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Here is a summary of last week’s security meeting…

The purpose of the meeting was to update the marina tenants and upland residents on the recent security concerns affecting our area.  There were about 60 attendees, along with Port of Seattle Police, the POS Head of Security, POS Maritime Director, and Shilshole staff.  The contract security firm that patrols in the evening was also there.

Commander Bill McAteer, POS Police: Two police officers cover the seaport properties and work in close partnership with the Seattle Police Dept. and the Burlington Northern Police. As always, call 911 for any emergencies and state you are at Shilshole Marina.  Call 206-787-5401 for any non-emergency response (suspicious persons, non-threatening criminal activity).  The Port of Seattle Police will respond much quicker than Seattle PD, will take your statement and follow-up with you.  Continue reading →

The Vendée Globe starts Sunday Nov 6th

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80 days around the world alone, no stops, and this year they have foiling boats! You can download the free ap to follow.

 

The Vendée Globe is the hardest and most famous sailing race in the world. Nicknamed the Everest of the Seas, it involves sailing around the world alone, without stopping and without assistance, setting sail from and finishing in Les Sables d’Olonne, after rounding the three legendary capes: The Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, Cape Leeuwin in Southern Australia and the infamous Cape Horn at the tip of South America. They therefore have to sail twice in the North and South Atlantic – on the way down and on the way back – and sail around Antarctica by crossing the Indian Ocean and the huge Pacific. Like other major international sporting events (the Olympics, World Cup, etc) it has been organised every four years since 1989.

Vendee Globe Race Home page

Seahawks@CYC

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The bar will be open.  Bring your own snacks.  Great for live-aboards, families and anyone who wants to hang out with their friends.  Foosball and board games with a TV downstairs, beverages and fun with a TV upstairs.  Seahawks at CYC will be a regular event for most games this season.  Check the link for the upcoming schedule.

Marina Safety & Security Meeting

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In response to recent events, you’re invited to join Shilshole Bay Marina management, the Port of Seattle Police, and the Port’s security team for an open discussion on how we can work together for a safer community. Shilshole Bay Marina Safety & Security Meeting Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Corinthian Yacht Club 7755 Seaview Ave NW Seattle, WA 98117 Potential topics to be discussed include:

  • Best practices in keeping yourself, your family, and your belongings safe and secure
  • “See something, say something” reporting
  • Who to contact for emergencies and non-emergencies
  • And more

Hope to see you (and your ideas) there!