As the weather gets better and folks come out of hibernation, it’s a great time to meet the new arrivals and get caught up with the non liveaboards that start to come back down to their boats.  We have a great community here so let’s try to make everyone feel welcome!

When you live in such close quarters, its hard not to be in each other’s space, so getting out on the dock becomes the relief… the “office water cooler”, the “cul-de-sac”, the “neighborhood coffee shop/bar”.  Get out and have a dock box chat-an easy way to social distance.  Help your neighbor go to the fuel dock/pumpout/haulout.  Go boating!

Building a Shilshole Community

from BoatUS magazine..

The roots of many phrases and words we use every day can be traced to a life afloat. Here’s a smattering of nautical sayings that have come ashore over the years…

Sometime between last Thursday, February 4 and today, Monday February 8, the catalytic converter for my car, a Toyota Prius was stolen. We are under siege. I’m told four catalytic converters from Prius’ were stolen in the last two weeks.
This was two rows away from E dock. Continue reading →

This is our community, and as liveaboard residents, it is incumbent upon us to “know our neighbors”.

When you see someone “new” on the dock or waiting to get in gate…whether guests of a neighbor or a new tenant that has just moved in, greet them/introduce yourself.

Some will say the name of the boat or owner they are visiting…go ahead and make friendly small talk, which will show you are aware of their presence.  If they are looking around, ask them “can I help you find someone?”  Some will say they are new to the dock…please welcome them!  Chat ’em up!

Some will get defensive/won’t answer you (they probably tailgated through the gate) or will say they are “just looking at boats”.  Kindly say to them that they need to check in with the office before coming onto the docks-whether doing maintenance or looking at boats for sale.  The marina contact numbers are posted at the gate.

If you have any concerns about someone unknown on the dock, immediately call the marina cell number (206-601-4089) and security will be there within minutes to take over.

Be aware.  Ask questions. Your neighbors will thank you!