Here’s another example of how we, as boaters, should be prepared for the unexpected.  Last weekend, there was a fire with extensive damage to the south end electrical vault.  This shut down power to A-E docks.  The Port was quick to react to get generators to the marina as backup and notify those of us affected (thank you Darrel).

What is your plan?  A power outage, a landslide blocking entrances, an oil spill from the train, a tsunami…all are unexpected, and all will affect your boat-whether you are liveaboard or not.  Take a few moments to think about how this would affect you and your family and please review some resources that we have at Shilshole Prepares.

This past 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 notes 1-19-22

Every dock at Shilshole has a liveaboard tenant that has been designated “Dock Captain”.  This person is in good standing with the Port and acts a liaison between their respective docks and the Port/Marina staff.

The dock captain is required to be familiar with the Shilshole Handbook and Required Best Management Practices and is your go-to person with questions about hazmat waste disposal, pumpout, marina rules, etc.  They also walk your dock to check on boats during inclement weather.  They are not dock police!

Their name and contact information are posted on the gate’s inside bulletin board, and if you haven’t done so already, please introduce yourself to them!