Shilshole Bay Marina is a 1400-slip[1] saltwater marina in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, operated by the Port of Seattle. The marina is protected by a 4,000-foot (1,200 m) breakwater,[1] features a roughly 1-mile (1.6 km) public promenade with view of the Olympic Mountains, and includes Leif Erikson Plaza, site of a 16-foot (4.9 m)[2] statue of the Viking Leif Erikson.
 Shilshole Bay Marina, 2013 | |
| Type | Marina |
|---|---|
| Carries | Sailboats, powerboats |
| Locale | Ballard, Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Owner | Port of Seattle |
| Characteristics | |
| History | |
| Coordinates | 47°40′33″N 122°24′46″W / 47.67583°N 122.41278°W |
Description and history
editThe marina was completed in 1958[2] and underwent a US$80 million modernization beginning in 2004, including a completely replaced marina building.[1] There is 2,700 linear feet (820 linear metres) of guest moorage.[1] Boats at the marina range from kayaks to megayachts, with the largest moorage spaces accommodating yachts up to 250 feet (76 m).[1]
The marina accommodates both long-term and short-term moorage. Services include an independently operated fuel dock, an independently operated boatyard, a Small Boat & Sailing Center with three hoists and kayak launch, a limited amount of dry moorage, restrooms, showers, laundry, self-service sewer and bilge pump-out, and free garbage disposal, recycling, and oil and HAZMAT collection. Parking is free, and Comcast Cable TV and high-speed Internet connection are included in dock fees.[1] The City of Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation operates a boat ramp at the north end of the marina, allowing boats to be loaded and unloaded from trailers.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Jaquette, Leslee (March 25, 2014). "Redeveloped Shilshole Bay Marina – One of the Largest Marinas North of California". Active Lifestyles NW. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
- ^ a b Donnelly, Devlin (November 1, 2022). "Discover Seven Facts about Shilshole Bay's Leif Erikson Statue". Port of Seattle. Retrieved February 20, 2023.