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Sailing – July 2, 2009
Sailing last night with some friends – thanks to Sharon and Allison for the pictures The pictures have been moved to: http://captnmikephotos.wordpress.com/2010/08/04/sailing-july-02-2009/
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Hello world!
Please leave your general comments below. Thanks for your interest in and support of boating safety! I have moved the general Comments to a new Page, visit new page
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How to get to the Shilshole Marina
Shilshole Marina is on Puget Sound, west of Scenic Downtown Ballard and the Ballard Locks and south of Golden Gardens Park. The address for your GPS is: Shilshole Bay Marina 7001 Seaview Ave. N.W., Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98117 Mapquest … Continue reading
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Where to dispose of old flares in Seattle
UPDATE: November 23, 2013. Three sites in King County are now accepting expired flares for disposal. The Local Hazardous Waste Management Program (LHWMP) of King County, working with other agencies in the area to allow boaters to turn in up … Continue reading
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