Shilshole Blog

The Washington State Parks Boating Program is helping the Washington Department of Ecology distribute a survey to recreational boaters in Washington. The survey asks for your opinion on messaging and graphics created for boaters about sewage management rules.

Your answers are confidential, and no personally identifying questions are asked. Take the survey by visiting https://confidential-survey.com/datafile/2B.htm.

The closure to boaters has been extended another 30 days, again, until Sept 20th.  Unfortunately, this has put a huge strain on the harbors and parks in the San Juans, but I’m sure the businesses appreciate the patronage during these times.

The Canadian small businesses are no doubt suffering, as the American boater is a huge part of their clientele.  Next year when Canada opens up, do your part to help them out…buying fuel, groceries, eating and dining out.

Here is a great article by Andy Cross published in July’s 48°North Magazine…

https://48north.com/cruising/cruising-technique/anchoring-etiquette/

US and Canadian officials have extended the border closure for an additional 30 days to August 21st.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-us-border-closure-extended-august-1.5648879

This year, the Dept. of Fish and Wildlife has put some severe restrictions on crabbing in Puget Sound and the San Juan’s.  Area 10 (just off Shilshole) is scheduled to open Sunday July 12. Will be open Sundays and Mondays only through Labor Day September 7.  Be sure to check their site for opening dates, days of the week, closures, etc.

https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfishing-regulations/crab

a couple reminders..

• you need a license and catch record card-available at Fred Meyer or West Marine
• please keep only legal crab
• your contact info needs to be on your pots
• pots need to be out of the water on days closed