Just a reminder-watch your speed! Seaview Ave. (that runs from Golden Gardens to the Ballard Locks has now been posted as 25 mph as part of the City’s speed reduction of all streets. Also changed to 25 mph is 32nd Ave on Sunset Hill from Red Mill Burgers to 85th.
Security Phone Numbers
These numbers are posted on each gate and everyone should have these in their phone. Please save this image to your phone or take a picture of the one on the gates. There is also a link on the right side of this page. And, as always, if you see something, say something!
Some helpful reminders…
- The Port has a great haz-mat recycling program! Used oil, diesel and hydraulic fluid goes in tank near restroom; used batteries, gasoline, and antifreeze/coolant go to Hazmat Box down near Seaview Boatyard (south end)
- Garbage goes in the green waste container, all recycling goes in the yellow containers.
- 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 near the street in Guest Parking. The Port is towing all vehicles that are parked in Permit Parking that don’t have a current year permit.
- Please control your dogs (by your side or on a leash at all times) and please clean up after them! (the Seattle Leash Law is in effect on the docks, too)
- To avoid smash and grab car break-ins, do not leave items visible in your car.
- There have been prowlers on the docks and the waterways so please lock your boat, dinghy, etc and please call the Port’s cell phone, 601-4089, if you see anything/anyone suspicious.
Thank you for making this a great place to live and moor!
Shilshole VHF Radio Net
V-Man and Kids V-Man
(Vessel Mutual Assistance Network)
The VHF radio is an important safety item on board any boat and here at Shilshole, we also use it as a form of communication in times of emergency and/or critical events.
We have a weekly VHF radio net to help us get better acquainted with our marine radios, learn radio protocol (manners) and to get to know our neighbors.
The Net has a monitor (net controller), Sheri. She will explain what to do and when to do it. (You may want to just listen in the first time). The Port of Seattle Police and Marina Security also check in to give us an update on any marina issues.
Please join us for V-Man on VHF Channel 71 every Monday night at 8pm. No experience is required and all Shilshole tenants are welcome.
An hour earlier (7pm) on VHF 71, is the Kids V-Man check-in for all the boats that have children on board. It is an opportunity for them to get used to the radio and connect with other kids in the marina! Parents-please help your kids participate.
For more emergency preparation ideas, please visit: http://www.shilsholecommunity.org/shilshole-prepares/
PUMPKIN CARVING “CONTEST!”
Halloween is near so its time to put up the decorations,
and carve the pumpkins!
Be it funny, scary or boring……show your creative juices
(and one-up your neighbor)
Instead of candles, there are LED candle lites available.
Virtual National Night Out
The Port of Seattle’s National Night Out event is going virtual this year. Please join Port of Seattle Police (POSPD), Port of Seattle Fire (POSFD), and the Maritime Operations team for an online virtual program.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships to make our neighborhoods and Port facilities safer, and more caring places to live. Join us to learn about the different POSPD Specialty Units, their roles and responsibilities, and the important communities they serve.
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Dock Captain/Port Meeting
Wednesday was our 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.
Pumpout Survey
The Washington State Parks Boating Program is helping the Washington Department of Ecology distribute a survey to recreational boaters in Washington. The survey asks for your opinion on messaging and graphics created for boaters about sewage management rules.
Your answers are confidential, and no personally identifying questions are asked. Take the survey by visiting https://confidential-survey.com/datafile/2B.htm.
Miris at Golden Gardens
from Shilshole Sheri…
Last Friday we ordered a dinner for four with our friends, at 6’ apart of course. Brisket Kebobs with a wonderful fresh Greek salad, rice and a very smooth and creamy hummus. Next time we’ll have to try the chicken. Everything was so tasty and served hot. Not to mention very ample portions too, so much that both couples were able to have some left overs. Which, I might add, were just as tasty on day two. Sweet Miri hand delivered the meal to the boat and with a smile, turned and ran off, no doubt to deliver more wonderful meals to other eagerly waiting appetites on other boats. You should take part in her food delivery, you’ll be glad you did.
Little Library at Shilshole
Shilshole Marina now has a Free Little Library, thanks to Sheri on Fredal! She has worked hard to obtain permission from the Port, acquire materials, assemble and finish the project and, this week, install it at the Marina Office bldg. You may have seen these neighborhood libraries throughout the city. It is a place to leave a book, or take a book …no more having to use the laundry room shelf 🙂
Sheri is net control for the Monday eve V-Man checkin and is a board member of the Shilshole Liveaboard Assoc.
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