EarthDay April 22nd

As boaters, we have an especially close relationship to our environment-we live and play in it every day!  There are resources here for clean green boating.

To paraphrase Ghandi..”Be the change we want to see”.

The Starfish Parable:

One day, an old man was walking along a beach that was littered with thousands of starfish that had been washed ashore by the high tide. As he walked he came upon a young boy who was eagerly throwing the starfish back into the ocean, one by one.

Puzzled, the man looked at the boy and asked what he was doing. Without looking up from his task, the boy simply replied, “I’m saving these starfish, Sir”.  The old man chuckled aloud, “Son, there are thousands of starfish and only one of you. What difference can you make?”

The boy picked up a starfish, gently tossed it into the water and turning to the man, said, “I made a difference to that one!”

Clipper ‘Round the World Race-Seattle Stop 4/18-4/28

Get down to Bell Harbor this weekend and check out arriving boats that are racing around the world! Next leg starts on the 28th.

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is an endurance challenge like no other. Race Crew come from all walks of life and nations around the world to tackle one or multiple legs of the record-breaking circumnavigation.

Fisheries Supply Swap Meet-April 25th

Now is the time to start thinking about cleaning out your storage locker, your bilge, and your van and get those items down to the Fisheries Supply Swap Meet, Saturday, April 25th! 

Get there early to get a parking/display spot.  You may also find the one thing you need (or don’t need but want😉) to bring home to the boat.  Get details here…

https://www.fisheriessupply.com/swap-meet

Spring is Here!

CHECK OUT THESE UPCOMING EVENTS…

4/22         Earth Day

4/25         Fisheries Supply Swap Meet (in their parking lot)

5/2           Opening Day Parade-Montlake Cut/Lake Washington

5/17         Syttende Mai Parade-Ballard, 24th&Market St, 6-8pm

5/15-17   Poulsbo Viking Fest-Liberty Bay, Poulsbo

5/23-24   Swiftsure International Race-Victoria, Canada

6/14         Race to Alaska (R2AK) -Port Townsend

6/30         WA St. Registration Decals due

Weekly Sailboat Racing and Monthly Cruises now through Aug….

Check out CYC and STYC for details and/or crew positions

(see the links on this Shilshole Blog).

Blake Island Redevelopment and Survey

Most all of us boaters have been to Blake Island and enjoyed the marina, trails and and/or camping.  The Salmon Bake and Presentation at Tillicum Village was a great memory.  The concession has been closed since 2021 and the marina needs to be dredged and rebuilt.  The Parks Dept is asking for your feedback.  Here is their site link…

Blake Island Marine State Park Master Planning | Washington State Parks

In their page, there are links to the presentation of Feb 25th and to the survey with several options they are considering.  Please take a moment and add your input.  Thank you.

Women in Boating

Looking to buy a boat? Improve your skills with your current boat? Want to race? Cruise more? Check out these links (and many more) for local clubs, education and opportunites.

Daylight Saving Time Starts Sunday, March 8

Daylight Saving Time Begins concept. Web Banner Reminder with spring forward time. Vector illustration with instructions for moving forward an hour in the spring

Remember to set those clocks that don’t automatically set themselves. My chart plotter is one that I usually forget to adjust from being UTC-8 to UTC-7 until a month afterwards.