In the interest of security and reducing the number of unwanted prowlers, the marina parking lot will be closed at all entrances, except those just south and north of the Admin building, between 9pm and 5am.  This is what was done last winter and during the busy park season this summer.  The Port’s email is as follows…

Beginning Friday, December 4th, Shilshole staff will be closing marina driveway entrances to limit the number of access points for vehicles arriving or departing the marina. Entrances will close at around 9:00 PM and will reopen at 5:00 AM. Initially, the two most southern and the two most northern entrances will be closed overnight.

Following the demolition of the old M-4 Restroom building and the asphalt repaving in that area, all driveway entrances will close except for the two that are adjacent to the Marina Office Building.

We encourage you to reach out with questions or concerns. Please continue to practice social distancing during this time.

Shilshole Bay Marina Office: 206-787-3006
24/7 Operations: 206-601-4089
Email: sbm@portseattle.org

On our Monday night VHF checkin (Mondays, 8pm ch 71), a main topic of conversation was the outboard thefts on J/K docks. According to Marina security, there is a:

White 24 foot sailboat with green moss on the top; with a White male, about 5′ 6″-5’8”, dark hair that has been observed in the area, usually after 8pm. He sometimes moors on the pumpout or fuel docks (@3-5 am) but quickly leaves when someone approaches.  He/they also use a dark grey skiff with a black motor

He has had a prior run in with the port Police and is quick to leave the area when security gets close. He has a very faint WN reg number, so it’s been difficult to catch him. Please…
1) Lock your outboard/cover it up (out of site out of mind)
2) If you see this boat/person cruising the fairways, please call the port immediately at 206-601-4089
3) Some boats on J/K have installed motion sensors-be vigilant

Thanks. Its neighbors looking out for neighbors…

Finally!  After a 15 yr delay from when this project was first scheduled, and then we had the multiple CoVid delays this summer, we will now have new restrooms, showers and laundry!  Thank you Port of Seattle!

Marina email 11-25-20

Our laundry facilities will be scheduled to open 10am on Monday, November 30^th ! The facilities will accept payment by credit card through the PayRange app.

Visit the website:

https://www.payrange.com/download/

to download the PayRange app on your phone today.

For FAQs and app assistance click here.

Please contact PayRange for troubleshooting the app or payment questions:
support@payrange.com or 1-855-856-6398

These numbers are posted on each gate and everyone should have these in their phone.  Please save this image to your phone or take a picture of the one on the gates.  There is also a link on the right side of this page.  And, as always, if you see something, say something!  

• The Port has a great haz-mat recycling program! Used oil, diesel and hydraulic fluid goes in tank near restroom; used batteries, gasoline, and antifreeze/coolant go to Hazmat Box down near Seaview Boatyard (south end)
• Garbage goes in the green waste container, all recycling goes in the yellow containers.
• Please put your donated “junk” (items you no longer need but don’t want to toss) near the dumpster and not at the gate, so more people can see them.
• Remind your guests and crew to park near the street in Guest Parking. The Port is towing all vehicles that are parked in Permit Parking that don’t have a current year permit.
• Please control your dogs (by your side or on a leash at all times) and please clean up after them! (the Seattle Leash Law is in effect on the docks, too)
• To avoid smash and grab car break-ins, do not leave items visible in your car.
• There have been prowlers on the docks and the waterways so please lock your boat, dinghy, etc and please call the Port’s cell phone, 601-4089, if you see anything/anyone suspicious.

Thank you for making this a great place to live and moor!

V-Man and Kids V-Man
(Vessel Mutual Assistance Network)

The VHF radio is an important safety item on board any boat and here at Shilshole, we also use it as a form of communication in times of emergency and/or critical events.

We have a weekly VHF radio net to help us get better acquainted with our marine radios, learn radio protocol (manners) and to get to know our neighbors.

The Net has a monitor (net controller), Sheri. She will explain what to do and when to do it. (You may want to just listen in the first time). The Port of Seattle Police and Marina Security also check in to give us an update on any marina issues.

Please join us for V-Man on VHF Channel 71 every Monday night at 8pm. No experience is required and all Shilshole tenants are welcome.

An hour earlier (7pm) on VHF 71, is the Kids V-Man check-in for all the boats that have children on board. It is an opportunity for them to get used to the radio and connect with other kids in the marina!  Parents-please help your kids participate.

For more emergency preparation ideas, please visit:  http://www.shilsholecommunity.org/shilshole-prepares/