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!
Earth Day at Shilshole!
April 20 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Shilshole Marina Plaza
The Shilshole Liveaboard Assoc. is proud to co-sponsor this year’s Earth Day at Shilshole!
We will have educational booths for alt energy, responsible pumpout, sustainable fishing, gardening clubs, waterway cleanups and raffles from local businesses!
We look forward to seeing you there!
https://www.portseattle.org/events/earth-day-celebration-shilshole
Fisheries Supply Spring Swap Meet
Sat, April 6th, 5am to 1pm
What to Expect:
A maritime flea market, full of boating goods, old parts, and new parts, outboards, buoys, dock line, coolers, heaters, chain, clothing, and so much more. Die-hard bargain boaters have been known to arrive the night before to stake out a good parking spot, although sellers are not allowed to use the lower tier of the upper parking lot (closest to the store entrance). In addition to the hundreds of boaters buying, selling and trading boating equipment, Fisheries will be offering great pricing on clearance, discontinued, overstock, scratch and dent products, and last seasons clothing.
see details here: https://www.fisheriessupply.com/swap-meet
Trail Construction on Market St.
Construction on the extension of the Burke-Gilman trail (Missing Link) has begun on Market Street. Here are the design plans for the trail and street modifications.
The complete project is found here: City of Seattle Dept of Transportation Projects
91st Annual Blessing of the Fleet this weekend at Fishermen’s Terminal
The spring departure of the local fishing fleet is approaching, and this Sunday, they’ll be honored in the 91st annual Blessing of the Fleet.
The blessing will be on March 17 at 2pm at the Fishermen’s Memorial site at the terminal. read more from MyBallard
Beach cleanup at Golden Gardens
A group of volunteers will be out cleaning up Golden Gardens this coming Saturday, March 9. Read more here…
https://www.myballard.com/2019/03/04/beach-cleanup-at-golden-gardens-this-weekend/
Boat and Dock Security
It can’t be stressed enough,…PLEASE don’t let anyone through the gate that you don’t recognize. Ask them: Who they are visiting? What boat? If they belong here they will appreciate your observation. If they don’t, they will challenge you and make a fuss. So what! Politely direct them to the Marina Office for access. This is your home and neighborhood and you have a duty to help keep it safe.
If you See Something, Say Something!
Call the Marina cell at 206-601-4089, 24/7 for any concerns. Always call 911 for an emergency.
Port Commission Meeting re: Restroom Construction
Update 2-26-19: Funding Approved
Next Tues, Feb 26th, is the Port of Seattle Commission Meeting. Among the many topics is the request by Shilshole to increase the construction funding to meet the lowest bid and to finish our restrooms and paving. If you have the time, please try to attend the meeting.
February 26, 2019. To be held at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport –Conference Center at Sea-Tac. 12:00 noon –PUBLIC SESSION
“Authorization for $2,900,000 in additional construction funds to advertise a major works construction project for the Shilshole Bay Marina Customer Service Facilities and Paving projects for a total project authorization of $15,000,000”
section 8d of agenda…Shilshole construction additional funds request
Port/Dock Captain meeting notes
Last Tuesday was the quarterly meeting where the Shilshole Marina and Port of Seattle staff share with the Dock Captains and moorage tenants the latest security and construction updates. Here are some notes…
Seaview Temporary Stoplight and Construction
By now you may have seen/been stopped by the temporary light near the railroad bridge. This is necessary to allow heavy equipment on the roadway to complete the emergency sewer connection to Magnolia. In 2017, the pipe broke under the ship canal and leaked raw sewage into the canal. sewage spill and repair.
Road detour and repairs should take about 2 months.
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