May 19 2019
This coming Memorial Day weekend is the 76th annual Swiftsure International Yacht Race from Victoria to Cape Flattery (and beyond). Many boats from Shilshole and the CYC/STYC clubs will be participating. Get details and follow their progress here…
May 06 2019
Ballard’s historical Scandinavian heritage is celebrated each year on the 17th of May. Norwegian Constitution Day is the official National Day of Norway. The day is referred to simply as “Syttende Mai” (17th of May) and Ballard hosts a great parade! Poulsbo, another local Scandinavian community, easy to access by boat, also has a parade and celebration.
Great local family fun! Check out the links for more details…
May 06 2019
On Tues. April 30th, 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.
May 04 2019
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:
Apr 27 2019
The Seattle Yacht Club has put on an Opening Day of Boating Season Parade since 1920. It’s a great event to take the family to and sit along the Montlake Cut or, take your boat in and tie to the log boom on the north side or anchor in the south-side viewing area! In the morning are the Windermere Cup crew races. The boat parade is from noon to 3. Since the Cut is closed Sat. til after the parade, most boaters arrive Thur or Fri to get a spot and stay til Sunday to come home. It’s quite a show at the locks as they all lock through trying to leave the lake Sat eve or Sunday!