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.

Dock Captain meeting notes 10-13-21

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• 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…

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

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.

What’s that in the water? A large patch of orange, brown, or green in the Puget Sound is likely to be a “bloom,” or gathering of marine algae or plankton. These are types of water plants and animals.

Dept of Ecology

Beginning next week, the Port will be painting/striping the section of parking lot just south of the admin building and north of the new M3 restroom, and they have put up signage to be out by Sunday the 16th.  This means all those cars from that area will likely be parking to the south (closer to the old M2 restroom and in front of E/D docks), making available parking very scarce.

Make sure your 2021 parking sticker is in your window as the Port will be ticketing and may tow any improperly parked vehicles.  Any concerns should be directed to the Marina’s 24/7 cell phone 206-601-4089.

Shilshole Bay Marina is offering free coffee to it’s customers in celebration of Opening Day of Boating Season, Saturday, May 1st…

Saturday morning’s snow…

A big “thank you” to the Port for using the snow blowers to clear the docks during the day and having snow shovels available to check out!

We have some cold weather in the forecast and it may or may not contain snow, but it’s the time of year to always be prepared…

• Please check on your neighbors, especially the elderly or those with limited mobility and if you need it, don’t be afraid to ask for help-either from your neighbors or the Port staff at 24/7 cell:  206-601-4089
• Be careful with space heaters-don’t use them with extension cords and turn off your water heater breaker at night so you can have more amps and won’t blow your main breaker
• Be careful walking the docks-stay in the middle
• Snow shovels are available to check out at the office
• Be patient with the pumpout services…if the marina pumps are frozen, they can’t use them either
• Keep your water tank topped off when your hose defrosts
• Don’t drive if you don’t have to, but top off your car gas tank in case you get stuck out driving, and have water, snacks, blankets and boots in the car
• When it warms up and starts to melt, make sure your scuppers are clear to drain

Here is Seattle’s plowing priority map…

Tues. evening was the quarterly meeting between the Dock Captains and the Port/Marina staff.  It is an opportunity for the Port to share any construction, security or other marina news with us and for the Dock Captains to relay any tenant and dock issues to them.

(Dock Captains…please feel free to share these notes with your dock mates.)

Dock Captain meeting notes 2-2-21