The practice of decorating jack-o’-lanterns originated in Ireland, where large turnips and potatoes served as early canvasses. In fact, the name, jack-o’-lantern, comes from an Irish folktale about a man named Stingy Jack. Read more her: How Jack O’Lanterns Originated in Irish Myth – HISTORY
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There’s a storm a-brewin…
As has been forecast for a week and now is all over the news, one of the largest low-pressure storms ever recorded in this area is winding up in the north pacific and is expected to hit the Washington coast Sunday.
Check out Windy: Wind map & weather forecast and slide through the days. You can also choose various visuals on the right hand tool bar.
It goes without saying, every fall/winter…prepare your boat and check on your neighbors.
- Secure your halyards away from your mast to prevent slapping in the wind.
- Remove flags
- Put out extra dock lines and fenders.
- Secure tarps, sail covers and roller furling.
- Securely stow the gear on your boat, steps & items behind your dock box, and bail your dinghy!
- Make sure your power cord has slack in it and that it is not hanging in the water!
- Water lines may freeze or be shut off…take appropriate action (top off tanks, disconnect hoses, etc.)
- Contact the Marina staff right away if you see anything of concern (ie: loose sails, frayed dock lines, continuous bilge pump running and any diesel/oil spills).
Thanks for being a good neighbor…
Port/Dock Captains Quarterly Meeting
Wednesday was our quarterly Dock Captain meeting with the Port where we have an opportunity to hear the latest updates from the Port regarding security, construction, proposed changes, and any other issues concerning Shilshole Marina.
Welcome to the Shilshole Blog…
Are you new to this site? Welcome! This a news and events site for Shilshole marina tenants and is maintained by your Shilshole Liveaboard Assoc. Please take the time to look under each of the Tabs above and drill down further on each of the topics, and also check out the links along the right side of this page. There is a myriad of information that makes life here at Shilshole, your neighborhood. Topics include:
- local eateries, businesses, yacht clubs, fuel dock and store
- marina rules, fees, parking, garbage and The Port’s policy handbook
- pumpout services, tides, weather, crab and fishing seasons
- emergency preparedness for our neighborhood and for you as a individual boater
- details of the Shilshole Liveaboard Assoc, events, and programs
Thanks for visiting and we hope you find this a helpful source for info here at Shilshole…
Fuel Dock and Store Winter Hours
They have E-free gas, Kerosene, and Diesel and the store carries ice- blocks and crushed, local beer, wine, snacks, and fuel additives. Shilshole Bay Fuel Dock LLC – Home | Facebook
Lockspot Cafe gets new owner
The owner of Alison’s Coastal Cafe & Bakery has bought the Lockspot Cafe, and is planning to preserve the nearly century-old restaurant just next to the Ballard Locks. Read more on My Ballard
Red Mill Totem House closing
Social distancing…
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Fish Ladder Viewing Room now open
The fish ladder viewing room at the Ballard Locks is now open after a major renovation. This is the time of the year to get the kids over there to view the salmon returning from the ocean to spawn. See the link for more info and a video…
Rules and Regs at Shilshole
We have many new tenants here at Shilshole and thus, many questions regarding waste oil disposal, batteries, subleasing, parking, etc. Answers to these questions can always be found on the “More Info…” tab at the top of this page. Please take the time to read each of the Port of Seattle documents as they will answer many of your questions. Thanks.
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