Shilshole Boatfest-June 8th

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

Going Cruising this Summer?

Don’t forget to …

  • notify the marina office if you are subletting your slip
  • let the office know which car is yours and where you should park while you are gone (maybe leave a key with a neighbor in case it has to be moved)
  • make sure your car registration tabs don’t expire while you are away-you could get towed!
  • of course, make sure your boat has it’s 2025 registration stickers on it (they are due by June 30th)

Have a great summer!

Swiftsure Race -Memorial Day Weekend

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 …

History

Registered boats

Reported crimes at SBM 5/06/24- 6/01/24 (*updated 6/04/24)

Crimes reported to the POSPD at Shilshole Bay Marina (SBM) between 5/06/24 at 17:00 hours and 5/27/24 at 17:00 hours as reported by Officer T. Enter #363 and Officer Hilgers of the Port of Seattle Police

1) 2024-039165 – Vehicle Theft. Resident reported their vehicle had been stolen on 5/11. Vehicle was parked across from Docks T and U earlier in the day and was gone upon resident returning.

2) 2024-039962 – Property Damage: Damage to dinghy on Q dock reported on 5/13. Resident observed damage starboard side of their vessel between occurring sometime between 5/10 – 5/11.

3)“Attempted Prowl” On 5/13, a resident interrupted a vehicle prowl in progress involving their vehicle by Q Dock. The resident observed a suspicious male attempt to enter the passenger side of their vehicle. The resident yelled at the male resulting in him fleeing the area. Small amount of damage resulted however no items nor the vehicle were taken.

4) “Theft” On 5/17, a resident reported their vessel’s steering wheel cover had been taken. The vessel was docked on E dock.

5)“Prowl” On 5/20, reporting party advised their vehicle had been prowled. Report is currently being written therefore I do not have any additional information at this time.

6) 5/25 around 0739 hours, a vehicle was reported stolen. The vehicle was entered into NCIC as stolen

7) 5/26 around 0817 hours, a vehicle prowl was reported. The suspect was captured on surveillance; however, it was not clear enough to identify the individual.

8) 5/26 around 1223 hours, another vehicle prowl was reported.

9) 5/26 around 1825 hours, a vehicle was reported stolen overnight. The vehicle was entered into NCIC as stolen.

10) 5/26 around 1900 hours, a welfare check was requested. The individual was okay but had hurt their head. They were transported to the hospital.

11) 5/27 around 1510 hours, it was reported there was a suicidal subject. Officers contacted the individual and they were transported to the hospital.

12) “Theft of Motor Vehicle” On 5/29, a resident reported their vehicle missing which had been parked near the ‘K’ Dock.

13) “Stolen Vehicle Recovered” x2. While on proactive patrol (5/29 and 6/1), two stolen vehicles were discovered at SBM. Both vehicles were released to their rightful owners.

70 Area Checks (including business checks)

**THERE WERE SEVERAL POSTS ON FACEBOOK ABOUT GAS THEFTS INVOLVING SIPHONING/TANK DRILLING THAT WERE NOT REPORTED TO POSPD. PLEASE REPORT THESE INCIDENTS TO POSP!!**

If you’re concerned with illegally parked or nuisance vehicles parked on Seaview Ave NW please download and use the Find It, Fix It app to your Android or IOS phone and report them. The more these vehicles are reported the more chance something will be done to move them along. Also report illegally parked vehicles to 206-386-9012 and 206-625-5011. Be sure to include info on expired plates, environmental hazards (propane, fuel cans, leaking substances, dumping) and esp detached trailers.

If you have any questions for the POSP please call them directly or join the vMan Radio net on VHF Ch.71 on Monday at 8PM.

If you know of any incidents that weren’t reported in these stats please let your neighbors know here and we’ll try to get more information.

Please call Port Police first when witnessing an incident
As always, tenants are encouraged to stay vigilant & report ANY suspicious activity to the Port of Seattle Police. **Please remember, IF AN INCIDENT ISN’T REPORTED it’s like IT NEVER OCCURRED. If you want to see better security at Shilshole PLEASE report everything and contribute to the stats.

For emergencies in general call 911
Incidents on Port Property: 206-787-5401 or 911 and ask for the Port Police
The following numbers should be in your speed dial and easily accessible.
Port of Seattle Police Direct Line: 206-787-5401
Port of Seattle Police Non-emergency: 206-787-3490
Shilshole Marina Night Security/24 hr: 206-601-4089
If you have any issues with nighttime security staff between 10pm-7am (such as not answering the phone) please call their supervisor at 206-787-3688 anytime.

Ballard “17th of May Parade”- 6pm

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.

2024 Parade – 17th of May Seattle

Crime Stats for SMB 4/29/24- 5/6/24

The following are the statistics for Shilshole Bay Marina (SBM) between 4/29/24 at 17:00 hours and 5/6/24 at 17:00 hours as reported by Officer T. Enter #363 of the Port of Seattle Police

1) “Theft” A nearby business advised they observed an individual in possession of a Port of Seattle Dock Cart on 4/30. Units arrived and conducted an area check for the individual but were unable to locate them.

2) “Stolen Vehicle” A vehicle was reported stolen on 5/2/24. A Shilshole resident had parked their vehicle across from ‘P’ dock on 5/1. Approximately 24 hours later, the vehicle was realized to be missing.

3) “Vehicle Recovery” The above vehicle was located, recovered, and released to the Shilshole Resident on 5/4.

*18 Area Checks were completed (Business Checks included).

If you have any questions for the POSP please call them directly or join the vMan Radio net on VHF Ch.71 on Monday at 8PM.

If you know of any incidents that weren’t reported in these stats please let your neighbors know here and we’ll try to get more information.

Please call Port Police first when witnessing an incident
As always, tenants are encouraged to stay vigilant & report ANY suspicious activity to the Port of Seattle Police. **Please remember, IF AN INCIDENT ISN’T REPORTED it’s like IT NEVER OCCURRED. If you want to see better security at Shilshole PLEASE report everything and contribute to the stats.

For emergencies in general call 911
Incidents on Port Property: 206-787-5401 or 911 and ask for the Port Police
The following numbers should be in your speed dial and easily accessible.
Port of Seattle Police Direct Line: 206-787-5401
Port of Seattle Police Non-emergency: 206-787-3490
Shilshole Marina Night Security/24 hr: 206-601-4089
If you have any issues with nighttime security staff between 10pm-7am (such as not answering the phone) please call their supervisor at 206-787-3688 anytime.

2024 VMAN Survey

VMAN (Vessel Mutual Assistance Network) is part of the Shilshole Prepares Program in case of emergencies and is an opportunity to hear community updates every Monday at 8PM on VHF 71.

The Shilshole Liveaboard Association Board wants your feedback on how we can make our Monday night VMAN more valuable for our community.

Please take a minute to complete our anonymous survey to share your experience with VMAN and what you might want to hear more (or less) of during the weekly check ins. Thank you so much!!

https://forms.gle/jBVksKeE4BkGYShB9

Clipper ‘Round the World Race arrives in Seattle!

The boats have started to arrive at Bell Harbor.  There are tours and info about participating.  The parade of boats for the next start on May 3rd is worth the boat trip over to watch!

With no previous sailing experience necessary, before signing up for the intensive training programme, it’s a record-breaking 40,000 nautical mile race around the world on a 70-foot ocean racing yacht.

https://discover.clipperroundtheworld.com/seattle

https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/about/about-the-race