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
Don’t forget to …
Have a great summer!
update 5-29-24: it was a slow one, but congrats to all and especially our local boats from CYC and STYC! here are the results…
https://www.swiftsure.org/results/swiftsure-2024/
Memorial Day weekend is the Swiftsure International Yacht Race in Victoria. This is a long-time northwest favorite with a great history! It can be a “driftsure” or blow like stink yet everyone wants to go back the next year. There are many boats from Shilshole that participate so be sure to wish them luck as you see them get ready to leave and welcome them back on Monday. It can be a grueling race that tests the skill, nerves and patience of even the best.
Here are some links about the history, registered boats, and on their site, you may find a race tracker link (wasn’t available at time of post), where you can follow the progress …
Norwegian Constitution Day is the official National Day of Norway, celebrated on the 17th of May. Among Norwegians, the day is referred to simply as “Syttende Mai” (17th of May) or Grunnlovsdagen (The Constitution Day).
The parade begins at the corner of NW 62nd and 24th Avenue NW. The route follows south to Market Street and eastward to Bergen Place park, then turns right onto 22nd and continues south down Ballard Avenue and ends at Lone St.
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