Boat sinks, 2 others damaged in blaze last night

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http://komonews.com/news/local/two-boats-burn-at-Shilshole

Most of you heard the 1/2 hour of sirens from the fire response and have probably already walked down to M dock to see the damage.  When we have more details, we will publish.

…no other details (like cause, who reported it, etc) are available at this time (Sat 5:34pm)

  • Reminder..whenever you hear many sirens, tune into VHF ch 71, introduce yourself and listen for updates. (VMan meets on Monday evenings at 8pm on Ch71 to hear the latest marina security issues and to help you get familiar with your radio.)
  • As always, please first call 911 if you ever see a fire in the marina. Never cut loose the boat on fire, as it could drift into other boats and start additional fires and clog the waterway for the fireboats. But, if you can safely move nearby boats away from the fire, do so.  Also, the fire hoses on the dock need to be fully extended before they can be filled with water.

Volunteer need to head up the Live Aboard Tour National Marina Day June 10, 2017

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For the last two years the crew of S/V Bristol Blue (Ned Kohlhauff and Kristen Sierra) has headed up this activity. Due to several other commitments they will not be available to this year.

This event is sponsored by the Shilshole LiveAboard Association. If you live on a boat here a Shilshole Marina you are a member. The tour consists of volunteers that are willing to show their boats to the general public 12 noon to 4 pm on June 10 2017. Rounding up 3-4 other liveaboard boats to participate in the tour is the primary responsibility of the tour volunteer. Attending a couple of meetings with the Port of Seattle staff involved with putting on this event and getting the other tour volunteers to sign a release of harm document for each boat is also included.

If you are interesting in volunteering for this event you can call or email Kristen Sierra 206-890-5756 amazonred53@gmail.com

Woman attacked at Golden Gardens Sunday afternoon

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A 40-year-old homeless sex offender is accused of attacking a woman in the women’s restroom at Golden Gardens Park on Sunday afternoon, according to Seattle police.

Put these in your phone…. Shilshole Safety/Emergency Phone Numbers

Ballard Bicycle Missing Link Final

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The final route for the long debated “missing link” of the Burke Gilman Trail has been chosen. This proposed trail would run along Market Street between the Ballard Locks and 24th Avenue Northwest, then turn on to Shilshole Avenue Northwest and run along the south-side of the street. The existing trail east of the Ballard Bridge, along Northwest 45th Street, will be improved to allow for better access for businesses and safer travel for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Historic M/Y Olympus at locks Sun 1:30

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The historic 1929 motor yacht Olympus will be leaving the Pacific NW after 76 years.  You can catch a last glimpse of her and her classic yacht sendoff at the locks on Sunday at 1:30.  Read more here…

http://www.threesheetsnw.com/blog/2017/02/historic-motor-yacht-olympus-set-to-leave-the-pnw-and-youre-invited-to-bid-her-farewell/

update: it was a rainy afternoon but several hundred showed up for the send off..

Shilshole Prepares: Schedule of HubCaps Meetings for 2017

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Shilshole Prepares (the marina emergency preparedness branch of our Shilshole Liveaboard Assoc) participates in the City of Seattle HubCaps Network of Emergency Prep centers. Everyone is invited to participate so please contact Kristen at the Shilshole Liveaboard Assoc to get involved!

Most meetings are held at the Discovery Park Environmental Learning Center (pls confirm before each meeting).   Meeting dates in 2017 will be on the 4th Thursday of each month.  All meetings will have doors open at 6:30 for visiting and light snacks, meeting will start at 7:00.

Jan 26                          May 25                     Sept 28

Feb 23                         June 22                     Oct 26

Mar 23                         July 27                      Nov 16

April 27                        Aug 24                      Dec 28

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