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!
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:
Known as “America’s Tall Ship,” Eagle is a 295-ft, three-masted barque used as a training vessel for future officers of the United States Coast Guard. It is the largest tall ship flying the Stars and Stripes and the only active square-rigger in US government service. Approximately 120 cadets will crew the ship at any given time throughout her tour of the USA’s West Coast; cadets will swap out at various ports. read more here…https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/uscg-barque-eagle-is-coming-west/#comments
location…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USCGC_Eagle_(WIX-327)
All Washington State boat registration tags are due June 30th. Get more details here….
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated worldwide on April 22, to demonstrate support for environmental protection. As boaters, with our close relationship to the water and its environs, this a great opportunity to review our boating habits and work with our neighbors to ensure that we all can enjoy cleaner water and air!
Some things to consider:
Shilshole Required Best Management Practices and Flare Disposal
4/12 Fisheries Supply Swap Meet (in their parking lot)
4/22 Earth Day
5/3 Opening Day Parade-Montlake Cut/Lake Washington
5/17 Syttende Mai Parade-Ballard, 24th&Market St, 6-8pm
5/16-18 Poulsbo Viking Fest-Liberty Bay, Poulsbo
5/24-25 Swiftsure International Race-Victoria, Canada
6/28 WA360mile -Sailboat Race around Puget Sound-Port Townsend
6/30 WA St. Registration Decals due
Weekly Sailboat Racing and Monthly Cruises-now through Aug-check out CYC and STYC for details and/or crew positions (links on this Shilshole Blog).
Anthony’s closed in 2016 and the building has sat empty. Now, a new restaurant is on its way, according to MyBallard.
https://www.happycrab.com/menu
We have many new neighbors and families on our docks, so please introduce yourselves around! We have a great community here at Shilshole and as liveaboards, we also provide a high level of security by knowing who should be on the docks and watching out for each other.
Get to know your dock captain and make sure he/she has your contact information for marina updates, security issues and upcoming events. Ask questions if you are unsure about hazardous waste disposal, pumpout service, parking or pet issues. And…please review the pages and links on this website for items of interest to us here at Shilshole.
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