Hope you guys all survived the windy weather this week. Happy to report no significant incidents this week. These are the smallest numbers we’ve seen in months. Lets hope this trend continues.
Crime stats from Port of Seattle Police for Shilshole Marina via Officer Shin on the Monday night VMan Net:
11/09/21-11/15/21
16 Area checks*
1 Vehicle check
17 total Checks
*Area checks are when officers self dispatch to an area to make sure nothing is going on and provide a presence.
Be sure to join in the VMan net on Monday nights at 8pm VHF channel 71. The Port of Seattle Police are once again participating in the net and willing to answer questions. Tenants are encouraged to stay vigilant & report ANY suspicious activity to the Port of Seattle Police.
Latest Crime Stats For Shilshole Marina
Relayed from the 8pm Monday Night (11/08/21) Vman Net VHF Ch.71
-Special Thanks To Officer Nari Shin of the POS for providing the information.
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SBM Parking Study video..
On October 19th, the Port held a parking study virtual meeting for marina tenants. They have just released the video of that meeting and the associated Powerpoint slides .
Shilshole Bay Marina Parking Study
Some Reminders…
- The Port has a great haz-mat recycling program! Just call the 24/7 cell to have them meet you so they can dispose of your items:
- Only used oil, diesel and hydraulic fluid goes in tank near restroom M2;
- Used batteries, old gasoline/mix, and antifreeze/coolant go to the Hazmat Box down near Seaview Boatyard (south)
- Garbage goes in the dark green waste container, all recycling goes in the large blue container. Compost in the brown plastic bin.
- 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 on the outer row near the street in General Parking. The Port will tow all vehicles that are parked in Permit Parking that don’t have a 2021 sticker.
- Please control your dogs (by your side or on a leash at all times) and please clean up after them!
- To avoid smash and grab car break-ins, do not leave any items visible in your car.
- Do not allow people you don’t know through the gate (tailgaters). Have them call the Port number posted on the gate for access. There have been prowlers on the docks and in the waterways so please lock your boat, dinghy, etc and please call the Port’s 24/7 cell phone, 206-601-4089, if you see anything/anyone suspicious.
Thank you for helping keep this a nice place to moor and live!
The Legend of “Stingy Jack”
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
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
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