Now is the time to check out the fish returning from Puget Sound. Lake Washington salmon have been counted each year since 1972 as they enter freshwater at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks — also known as the Ballard Locks — on Seattle’s Lake Washington Ship Canal. Read more here…
https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/reports/counts/lake-washington#chinook
Sept 7th Pink Boat Regatta-for Breast Cancer Research, CYC
Sept 6-8th Wooden Boat Festival-Port Townsend
Sept 28th Fisheries Swap Meet-Fisheries parking lot
Sept 28th Fishermen’s Fall Festival-Fishermen’s Terminal
Oct 19th Race Your House-a Liveaboard fun race around the buoys
Oct 26nd Dock vs dock pumpkin carving
Oct 31st Halloween-Marina Kids Trick or Treat
Dec TBD Christmas Ships at Shilshole
Dec TBD Shilshole Customer Appreciation party
Sailboat racing season begins…Check out CYC and STYC for dates and crew positions (links to their websites can be found on the Shilshole Blog)
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!
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
The marina is looking for photos to include in their annual calendar.
Here is a great article by Andy Cross published in 48°North Magazine…
https://48north.com/cruising/cruising-technique/anchoring-etiquette/
“It’s like the Iditarod, on a boat, with a chance of drowning, being run down by a freighter, or eaten by a grizzly bear. There are squalls, killer whales, tidal currents that run upwards of 20 miles an hour, and some of the most beautiful scenery on earth.”
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
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