Your Shilshole Liveaboard Assoc.
wishes you and your family good health,
prosperity, and peace in 2020!
2020 Port/Dock Captains Meeting Schedule
This is your opportunity to hear the latest updates from the Port regarding security, construction, proposed changes, and any other issues concerning Shilshole Marina. All dock captains are required to attend and all marina tenants are welcome!
The 2020 Port/Dock Captain Meetings will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on
- February 5th (this is the rescheduled Jan meeting)
- March 10th
- June 9th
- September 29th
at Corinthian Yacht Club, Shilshole Bay Marina, V Dock.
Shilshole Free Pile
One person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Our old boat parts, books, etc may be exactly what your neighbor needs. For those that are on Facebook here at Shilshole, there is an online free swap exchange. Here is a description from their site…
“The Shilshole Free Pile Group is for members of the Shilshole Marina community who have items they no longer need for but could still be of use to others. For years people have been leaving perfectly usable items for by the dumpsters, in restrooms, and in the laundry room. Items range from high-end electronics to clothing. It seems that the current port policy is to throw these items in the trash when found sitting by the dumpsters or left in the laundry too long. Consider this group a virtual Free Pile area for items you would like to get rid of without adding to a landfill. -this is a closed group for current Tenants of Shilshole Marina -first come, first serve. -suggestions are appreciated. rules may change and evolve through time. Please feel free to invite other Tenants. Cheers”
2020 Parking Permits
They can be picked up in the marina office (they are not mailed), and should be on your vehicle before Feb 1st.
Fire on P dock
This morning a @30 foot power boat caught fire at slip P71. It started about 11:30 and was contained by the fire dept by 11:50. No other boats were involved other than slight damage to the vinyl dodger of the boat next door. No one was on board and when the first explosion occurred, a nearby liveaboard called 911.
Reminder, in an emergency in the marina, be sure to turn your VHF on to CH 71 to hear any updates.
Deck the Hulls Open House
A big thank you to the Staff at Shilshole for hosting their Tenant Appreciation party this evening! It was a great turnout with an opportunity for the staff and moorage customers to mingle in a casual setting and to meet our new Marina Manger, Jo Woods.
Projects in Ballard
We have all been affected these past several months by the bike trail construction (aka Missing Link, aka Ballard Multimodal) between the Locks and 24th st. It should be done in the late spring according to SDOT.
Then, in mid-summer, SDOT will begin construction of the NW Market St Paving Project which encompasses paving, sidewalk repair, curb ramp upgrades, water main replacements and stormwater drainage improvements.
From 2020 to 2021, Seattle Public Utilities and King County Wastewater Treatment Division are building an underground storage tunnel to significantly reduce the amount of polluted stormwater (from rain) and sewage that flows into the Lake Washington Ship Canal, Salmon Bay and Lake Union from our sewer system. This will be a 2.7-mile, 18-ft diameter tunnel that will extend from Ballard to Wallingford.
Holiday Lights and Events Near Shilshole
- The Argosy Christmas Ship boat parade will be in the ship canal Friday Dec 13th about 8pm https://www.argosycruises.com/christmas-ship-parade-of-boats/
- Swansons Nursery (9701 15th) is having it’s reindeer festival which is great for kids https://www.swansonsnursery.com/reindeer-festival-2019
- Sunset Hill park is great for viewing the lighted boats in the marina
- Olympic Manor is a residential area off 85th st that has many lit homes and decorations and is worth a drive through
- Here is a map of some local events: http://mynorthwest.com/holiday-map/
- More light display locations: https://redtri.com/seattle/neighborhood-holiday-light-displays-2/slide/1
Ballard Elks Holiday Market Sat, 12-5pm
Shop beautifully crafted items from over 30 local artists and craftspeople including handmade cards, vintage clothing, vegan soaps, gifts for the cyclist in your life, truffles & sweets, jewelry, art, gifts for your furry friends, pop culture festive gifts and so much more.
Admission to event is free, with a suggested donation of a toy or non-perishable food for their Christmas Baskets for the Needy program.
Argosy Christmas Ships Near Shilshole
Sunday, December 1 | 1:30 – 4:15 pm
(Location Change: Now departing Pier 55)
Departure: Pier 55
Choir: The Dickens Carolers
1st Performance: West Point Lighthouse @ 2:10 pm
2nd Performance: Blue Ridge Beach Park @ 2:55 pm (P)
Sunday, December 1 | 6:30 – 9:30 pm
(Location Change: Now departing Pier 55)
Departure: Pier 55
Choir: Emerald City Voices
1st Performance: Carkeek Park @ 7:30 pm
2nd Performance: Golden Gardens Park @ 8:10 pm
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