Some of you may have received an email from a person that got your name from what he called the Shilshole “authorized” live-aboard list asking about boat sitting, sublet or possibly marketing his charter business. There is NO authorized live-aboard or non liveaboard tenant list that exists.

What you do to sublet your slip is between you and the Port of Seattle/Shilshole Marina.

If you put your name on a Google Docs email list that is public information for all to see, that is most likely where your information came from.  Just be cautious replying to unsolicited emails.

After another massive raw sewage spill by the city of Seattle, Golden Gardens has reopened since they determined the contamination to be negligible. Read more here…

This year’s Puget Sound Dungeness Crab season is open Thursdays through Mondays, July 4 – Aug. 3.  If you are going north, then the season extends into September.  You can get your license at Fred Meyer or online, and be sure to read the regulations and follow them…the Fish and Game Wardens are actively patrolling the area, even if you don’t see them.

WA Fish and Wildlife Crab season

On Tues. April 30^th, the Shilshole Liveaboard Association (SLA) held their Annual Meeting at the CYC clubhouse.  It was open to all authorized liveaboards at Shilshole and was posted on the gates and the Shilshole Blog for the past month.  It ran from 7pm to 8:30pm and there were 34 attendees.

annual meeting 4-30-19

The Shilshole Liveaboard Assoc. strongly supports individual and community preparation for times of emergency.  We have a page here devoted to training and resources.  One of those is FEMA.

FEMA’s Community Emergency Response Team Program trains volunteers to prepare for the types of disasters that their community may face. Through hands-on practice and realistic exercises, CERT members:

• Learn how to safely respond to man-made and natural hazards
• Help organize basic disaster response
• Promote preparedness by hosting and participating in community events
• Read more here…https://www.ready.gov/community-emergency-response-team

This is our 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!

Notes from Port-Dock Captain Mtg 4-23-19

All yearly registration Decals for boats in Washington State expire June 30th. Per the WA St. Reg. Requirements, all boats with a motor (including tenders) on Federal Waters (Puget Sound, Lake Union and Lake Washington) are required to register and, if not a Federal Documented vessel, must display registration numbers.  It’s easy to do online and the decals are ready the next day at the Ballard Licensing Office or they can be mailed to you.  Tabs can be renewed up to 6 months before expiration so don’t wait for the last minute rush!