Early this morning at Golden Garden Park the Seattle Fire Department was called to attend a person who was found. At about 8:00 am the Fire Department called the Seattle Police Department; detectives were sent to investigate the situation. After a time it was determined that the person did not die of foul play.
In this dark, wet, chilly season I find myself clinging to any small comfort I can find. One thing that has brightened my mood lately is finding a dry dock cart on a rainy night to put my stuff in. I thank my lucky stars and send many thanks and good vibes to the lovely considerate neighbor who’s taken the trouble to tip the cart over so that the inside has a chance to dry before its next run (mine) down the dock. Thank you neighbor, I now tip my cart for you too.
Firefighters were called to the Shilshole Marina overnight where a boat was taking on water. Fire crews got the call about 1 a.m. Friday at 7001 Seaview Avenue Northwest in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. No one was on board the sailboat at the time. Firefighters pumped out the water …
No one likes doing laundry. I do not like it, but I have found that it is, worth the trip to Kirkland to do it. The place I usually go is clean, machines work well and the owner or a family member is there all the time. Today I could not make the trek so I gathered up the laundry & soap and headed to our marina laundry. I was the only one there at the time I arrived and used all but two of the washers. I drove back to the boat to get stuff I had forgotten and made it back before the wash cycle was finished.
Did I mention that the Port of Seattle electrician was working at replacing ballasts for all the lighting fixtures in the laundry. His name was Alex. What a thoroughly pleasant fellow. He did his work efficiently and conscientiously, working around those of us that had showed up. He made the lights work!!!! Have not seen that much light in there since June.
By the time I was finished drying my laundry there were 5 other boaters doing their laundry including a real estate gentleman, looking for a new boat that can handle blue water; a woman who is a writer who appreciates the environment that we live in here at the marina, animals included, and an enthusiastic young man who is a doctor, with a Bavaria 37. He had wonderful things to say about the world he sees for the people on our planet. Two other folks that I did not get to talk to, sadly.
The laundry was not clean and until Alex fixed the lights it was dark. The washing machines did not wring the clothes dry, the dryers took over and hour to dry the clothes but the best part of the experience was the people that came in and out. Generally, I spend hours commuting to Kirkland and back and $30 to $40 dollars, every two weeks. I want to believe that that having 50 more liveaboards is a good thing. That we can work around the facilities overload. That the designs for the new generation of laundries and bathrooms will solve the problems we have as residents of this marina. I want to believe that we will have a place to fold our clothes and a place to wait, that is clean and bright. As I said before I want to believe……after all this is the season of miracles, Santa Claus and good will to all!
Thank you Ned for editing this piece!
commisioners
http://www.portseattle.org/About/Commission/Pages/default.aspx
executives (we are in the seaport division)
https://www.portseattle.org/About/Executives/Pages/Ted-Fick.aspx
this will make it easier!
If you have not taken the survey the Port of Seattle has been running to get feed back on the new bathroom facilities you might want to do it soon. I just received a notice that it will draw to a close soon.
Here are the links you were looking for….
please take a few minutes and complete the project survey Restrooms/Laundry Facilities at Shilshole by December 11, 2015 and help shape the design
Ask a question or send the project team a message via Shilshole-Outreach@portseattle.org.
Look for a meeting summary at the What’s Ahead for Shilshole Bay Marina webpage.
On our recent return from a Spokane visiting to the grand kids, the first thing we saw was the colored lights on several boats. It warmed our hearts….
This time of year can be hard. Having the boats lighted seems to raise our moral. It is great! To add to the charm someone tied an evergreen wreath, complete with red ribbon and holly, to the fence near D/E Dock gate. It is a wonderful addition to the otherwise winter drabs.
Here is to the Season!!
The expansion and lease extension of Seaview Boatyard has been unanimously approved by Port of Seattle. The minutes will be posted on the Commission’s website-their link is on the right side of this page.
Thank you Al Hughes for attending and speaking at the Commission Special Meeting this afternoon.
I had never been to a Port of Seattle Commission Meeting, this will not be the last.
It has been sometime since regular corrections and editing has been done on our site. As my knowledge and understanding of the site is still in the infant stages of development I trust that you will all bear with me as I learn how to correctly use all the tools.
I received a request for the following up dated information (please check out the updated links on the right side of this page)…
Port of Seattle-Shilshole Splash Newsletter
http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=5c8b23d6ffbe2be83ed5b1e26&id=a07b2a6983
Washington Liveaboard Association
http://www.washingtonliveaboard.org/Pages/default.aspx
I hope this makes it easier for you to get to where you are going.
This will be the first of many posts!
Notes from the Dock Captain Meeting
Tuesday, September 29th, 2015
The New Interim Managing Director of the Seaport Division spoke the proposed Seaview Boatyard expansion. Seaview will take over one row of parking adjacent to the current fence at the west side of the yard. The lease goes before the Port of Seattle Commission in November. (The date is set currently for November 10, the meeting will start at 2pm. This according to Rosie Courtney, Manager Public Affairs 11-5-15.) The meeting is open to the public.
http://www.portseattle.org/About/Commission/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.portseattle.org/About/Commission/Meetings/2015/2015
Parking was discussed by Tracy, Shilshole Marina General Manager
Enforcement of the parking policy/permits is now underway.
Paid parking will be established next year (2016) as of now this will be in the non-permit areas.
Restrooms/Laundry/Paving was presented by Mark Longridge, Seaport Project Manager
The restroom design is still in negotiation with the architect which is why there was no public meeting in September 2015 regarding updates. When passed, he said that there will be a Public Meeting. Most likely in December 2015. It was further stated that the facilities are not expected to be completed until 2017.
Tracy, then gave the Marina Updates
The marina has been given permission to raise the number of liveaboard by 50, that makes the official number 350.
The “Clean Captain Program” which Tracy started a few months ago is for tenant boaters who comply with the current policies of: keeping the dock area clean, complying with the pump out requirements, keeping only non-flammable items in the dock box storage, and are in good standing with the marina. You may claim the Clean Captain/Shilshole Burgee. For more information on the Burgee or the program see the staff at the marina office.
Passenger Ferry Service from Shilshole to Downtown Seattle is being discussed by the Port and the City of Seattle. Tracy said that this if it should happen will not affect marina as there are 150 parking spots on the street.
A bike rental program for the marina was suggested by a tenant.
When is WIFI coming to the marina? Tracy responded that not anytime soon, but it is being considered. A tenant mentioned that both Seattle Yacht Club outstations and Elliot Bay Marina have WIFI.
Shilshole Liveaboard Association Update:
Philp spoke on the Golden Gardens stairway to the dog park. The drainage system is going to be rebuilt this winter. http://www.seattle.gov/parks/projects/golden_gardens/drainage.htm
Jim heads up the Shilshole Neighhorhood Communications Network which he re-states will be critical in times of emergency; ie who’s got water, generators, pets, medical training, etc. Get to know your neighbors, check on those that maybe boat-bound.
Check out the site:
http://www.shilsholebayneighborhood.org/
you can sign up for text alerts and the V-Man VHF radio-in every Monday at 8pm on VFH channel 71. Kristen made laminated V-Man notices for each of the Dock Gates. A Flag 71 that she had made was given to the marina to remind boaters about channel 71.
Security was addressed by Ray Blackwell
Report all suspicious activity, please call 206-602-4089. Emergencies: 911 ask the dispatcher to route your call to the Seattle Police. There is a defibrillator located in the Marina Office as well as all marina vehicle.
Please check the V-Man Net on Monday night at 8 o’clock, see you there!
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