Happy Halloween 2018 Carved by Kristen Sierra
Dia de Los Muertos or Happy Halloween from D-Dock
Race Your House!
This Sunday is your chance to put away the flower pots, roll up the “welcome” mats and take your “house” for a spin. It’s a fun “race” around the buoys open to all liveaboard sailboats. The weather forecast if great!
There is a small $20 entry fee, (which covers beer, trophys, and race committee boat fuel) and you don’t have to have any racing experience. A Skippers’ Party will be held at the Ballard VFW Post (2812 NW Market St., just East of the Sloop Tavern) at 1800 hrs (6pm) on Saturday before the race. The skippers’ party is sponsored by the Washington Liveaboard Association- Shilshole branch.
Emergency Preparedness
Thursday is the Great Washington ShakeOut: a statewide opportunity to practice how to be safe during big earthquakes. This affects us how? …
If you’re at work, all of these suggestions could be relevant. If you are on your boat, then the tsunami possibilities are relevant. Most of us on a boat have a plan in case of a natural/man-made disaster but it is always good to review your plan and make corrections. Our Shilshole Prepares site also addresses many of these potential issues.
Outdoor Gear Consignment Store Coming to Ballard
Do you have some foul weather gear/boots you and/or your kids have outgrown? How about some fleece jackets you no longer use? Water toys? There is a new store opening in Ballard that will sell your outdoor clothing on consignment. Check them out here…, and this is the store link https://wonderlandgearexchange.com/
BNSF to replace Railroad Bridge at the Locks
Coast Guard officials are seeking comment from mariners and maritime stakeholders while reviewing an application from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company requesting approval of the location and plans to build a movable railroad bridge to be constructed across Salmon Bay 0.3 miles west of the Ballard Locks in Seattle.
Bus Service on Seaview
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…
Race Your House!
Here’s a chance to put away the flower pots, roll up the floor mats and take your “house” for a spin. It’s a fun “race” around the buoys open to all liveaboard sailboats. There is no entry fee, and you don’t have to have any racing experience. There’s a party the night before to explain the rules and meet your neighbors.
..and there’s plenty of time to plan ahead!
E-dock Rock the dock/Movie night
Sunday, E dock had an open-mic night followed by a movie at sunset! Several boaters on the dock provided singing, guitar, keyboard and harmonica talent for our neighbors’ enjoyment. At 8pm, everyone went home, grabbed a bite to eat, warm clothes and a chair and at sunset we rear-projected the movie Captain Ron on a screen on the back of a powerboat. Popcorn was served and about 20 people attended..some by dinghy. Great fun had by all!
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