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Summer Cruising Draws to a Close…

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Welcome back and hope you all had a great summer!

Please tell us about your travels…what worked, what didn’t, where to go, what to avoid.   There are lots of new boat owners in our marina that are dreaming of places to go and things to do!  Everyone that has been out this summer has stories to tell.

Did you cruise South Sound or head north to the San Juan’s/Gulf Islands/Desolation Sound?  Was the Canadian fire smoke an issue for you? …and how would you avoid it next year?  Was water difficult to find?  How about cell coverage?  Tips for clearing Customs?  Share your thoughts and helpful internet links that will encourage others to get out and use their boat!

State Park Moorage fees to increase in 2025

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Daily watercraft launching fees will increase to a flat rate of $7, daily moorage per foot charges will increase to $1, daily moorage minimums and buoy moorage will increase to $23, annual moorage per foot charges will increase to $7 and annual moorage minimums will increase to $80.  

current rates can be found here: https://parks.wa.gov/passes-permits/fees

state marine parks: https://parks.wa.gov/find-parks?field_park_rules_target_id%5B18%5D=18#ResultsCount

Shilshole Boatfest-June 8th

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Event Details:
• Date: Saturday, June 8, 2024
• Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
• Location: Shilshole Bay Marina
• Overview: Shilshole Boatfest: Seas the Bay event is for current and future mariners to immerse themselves in the boating world. Boatfest is dedicated to getting new people into boating. This family-friendly event invites the public to the marina to get out on a boat; learn how to get into boating, boating safety and environmental practices; and to celebrate the Ballard community.


Helpful links:
• Event page on the Port website: https://www.portseattle.org/events/shilshole-boatfest-0
• Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/951302083013619/?ref=newsfeed

Going Cruising this Summer?

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Don’t forget to …

  • notify the marina office if you are subletting your slip
  • let the office know which car is yours and where you should park while you are gone (maybe leave a key with a neighbor in case it has to be moved)
  • make sure your car registration tabs don’t expire while you are away-you could get towed!
  • of course, make sure your boat has it’s 2025 registration stickers on it (they are due by June 30th)

Have a great summer!