You may have noticed that five trees have been removed from the Marina.  I asked the Marina staff about the missing trees and this what I was told:  one of the trees was removed to accommodate the expansion of  Seaview  Boatyard, all the others were removed because they were dead or had some kind  disease that was killing them.  I asked Kathy Goodman if they were being replaced.  She answered that when she receives the report and recommendation from the  Port’s  arborist /gardener, J.D., she would know more details, but as far as she knows, all the trees will be replaced.  She indicated there may even be more trees planted!  So, it looks like we can look forward to more trees here at the Marina.

For as long as I have been here at Shilshole, Cecil the sea serpent, has been standing on the breakwater wall.  I love sailing home and seeing him,  just motoring through the marina past him brings a smile to my face.  It has been roughly six weeks since we have had the Shilshole Blog up and running again,  it is a good time to updated the banner.  In addition to the banner image change, the page titles will also be updated.  Comments and suggestions are always welcome.

Over the last few weeks it has become clear that theft is up here at the Marina. Identifying the social and economic causes for the thefts are numerous and would take more time than I can devote to it. The short form is that there are thieves in marina parking lots, in and out of laundry room and in some cases mail is being taken.

Bad news travels fast, rumors can run rampant, I do not want to add to the issues. I have spent a couple weeks gathering information on the condition of the Security @ Shilshole Marina. This is what I have learned:

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It is time for the new parking sticks for your vehicles.  They are available at the marina office now.   The first one is at no  cost, the second one will cost you $20.00 for each month that remains in the year, so if you get yours in February it will cost $220.00 for the year.  The marina prefers that the sticker be placed on the driver side window in the front.  The second option is the rear window on the driver’s side.

Remember to pick up your  Seattle Boat Show ticket too, one per boat this year.

The focus this evening was on security in the marina due to the rash of car thefts, bike thefts, and vehicle smash and grabs. It was more of a roundtable discussion for everyone to express their concerns and hear any Port suggestions.  Many suggestions are common-sense, but need repeating.

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2016 Dock Captain meeting dates:

6PM-8PM @ CYC

Tuesday, 1/12/16

Tuesday, 3/8/16

Tuesday, 6/14/16

Tuesday, 9/13/16

The meeting dates are also available on the Port website:

http://www.portseattle.org/Marinas/Shilshole-Bay-Marina/Pages/Liveaboards.aspx

These meetings happen quarterly.  They are open to all tenants of the marina.  Attendance is required for all Dock Captains, or an alternate chosen by the dock captain that can not attend.  Please come to the meeting, marina security will be one of the topic to be discussed.  The Port of Seattle Police should be available to answer questions.

Early this morning at Golden Garden Park the Seattle Fire Department was called to attend a person who was found.  At about 8:00 am the Fire Department called the Seattle Police Department; detectives were sent to investigate the situation.  After a time it was determined that the person did not die of foul play.

Hello Neighbors…we heard through the Ballard District Council that there is a Foulweather Coat Drive to help the homeless.  If you have some unused foulies that you want to donate, please see the attached…

https://shilsholecommunity.org/wp-content/uploads/foulweather-gear.pdf

In this dark, wet, chilly season I find myself clinging to any small comfort I can find. One thing that has brightened my mood lately is finding a dry dock cart on a rainy night to put my stuff in. I thank my lucky stars and send many thanks and good vibes to the lovely considerate neighbor who’s taken the trouble to tip the cart over so that the inside has a chance to dry before its next run (mine) down the dock. Thank you neighbor, I now tip my cart for you too.