Ban on Copper Bottom Paint Postponed

The restrictions on the use of copper-based antifouling paint on recreational vessels have been delayed until January 1, 2026.

Senate Bill 6210 has just passed the House and Senate and is on the Governor’s desk to sign.  The WA. St. Dept. of Ecology has recommended delaying the antifouling paint restrictions to allow time for further study, due to concerns some non-copper alternatives might be more harmful to the environment than the copper-based paints they replace.

Little Library at Shilshole

Sheri, a liveaboard on M dock, and a board member of the Shilshole Liveaboard Assoc. has been planning, and just got approval for, a Little Library book exchange here at Shilshole.  These are little kiosks that you may have seen in our local neighborhoods where you can take a book or donate one of yours (a much better solution than just throwing them into the laundry room!)

Please check out her GoFund me page to help raise the funds for this great project for our marina families.