 Seattle : Profile
Yachts should be aware that Washington State law calls for a pilot aboard ALL non-US or Canadian yachts. An "exemption" from the Washington State Pilots
Commission is available at the cost of $300 for 90 days, or $500 for a
year. It appears that this ruling has been enforced haphazardly in the past but in 2007 one case was reported where a visiting yacht had to pay the waiver fee.
A useful link for Port Seattle
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Web site
U.S. Customs
1000 Second Ave., Suite 2100, Seattle , WA 98104
Tel:(206) 553-0770, Fax:(206) 553-2940
Opening Hours: 0800-1630(Mon-Fri)
This vibrant city, in its stunning setting, has an enormous range of marinas and moorings available. Seattle claims the highest number of boats per capita in the US, so finding marinas, yacht clubs and chandlers is an easy task, even on many of the smaller islands. Based as it is, on a series of islands, the water is an integral part of this city. It is also a convenient place from which to explore the amazing temperate rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula or the Mount St Helen's volcano.
Shilshole Bay Marina is in Seattle's north end, and offers all the amenities a boater requires.
Fishermen's Terminal is close to Ballard , with easy access to downtown and the I-5. It is the traditional homeport for commercial fishing vessels, and offers short-term and monthly moorage but in an industrial setting.
In the heart of the central waterfront is Bell Harbor Marina at Pier 66 offering daily, monthly and commuter moorage rates, all within minutes of the Pike Place Market and the downtown retail core. Harbor Island Marina, located south of downtown on the industrial Duwamish Waterway, provides a convenient place to tie up.
Access Through Locks & Bridges
http://www.cityofseattle.net/Transportation/bridgeopenings.htm
Use this web link to check on bridge clearances and opening times.
Bell Harbor Marina
Bell Street Pier/Pier 66 , 2203 Alaskan Way
Tel:(206) 615-3952, Fax:(206) 615-3965 , VHF Channel 66A
bhm@portseattle.org
Opening Hours: Generally 0700-1730(Mon-Fri but longer in summer)
All facilities, including WiFi, pump-out and 24hr security. Revervations can be made on-line. Close to downtown.
Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle
7755 Seaview Ave NW, (Shilshole Marina)
Tel:(206) 789-1919, Fax:(206) 789-5896
www.sailingsource.com/cyc, cycsea@eskimo.com.
CYC provides Guest Moorage for visiting members of yacht clubs exchanging reciprocal privileges. Reservations are not taken. Moorage is available on the North side of the Shilshole clubhouse, which is on the North side of S-dock. If you tie up to the clubhouse, you can get a key for the S-Dock gate from the lockbox near the lower entrance of the club. See the CYC Club Manager in the Club Office or call the Manager at 206-789-1919 for the combination of the lockbox. If no answer, call the Fleet Captain, Cruise, at 206-850-7664. If still no answer, hail the Shilshole Bay Marina Harbormaster on VHF Channel 17 for the combination.
Please do not forget to return the key when you leave.
Please do not moor in the slip to the West of the clubhouse. This slip belongs to the race committee boat, and if the slip is open when you arrive, the committee boat will most surely be back soon!
Elliot Bay Marina
2601 West Marina Place, Seattle
Tel:206 285 4817, Fax:206 282 0626, VHF Channel 78A
terry@elliottbaymarina.net
A new, modern marina with 1200 slips, 5 minutes from Downtown. All facilities including phone and TV hook-ups and pump-out. 24hr security. Restaurants and cafes.
Fishermen's Terminal
3919 18th Ave. W, Seattle
Tel:(206) 728-3395, Fax:(206) 728-3393, VHF Channel 17
ft@portseattle.org
Opening Hours: Office:- 0800-1630(Mon-Fri), 0700-1530(Sat)
Located on Seattle's Salmon Bay near Ballard. All facilities, pump-out, 24hr security and haul out facility.
Harbor Island Marina
1001 Klickitat Way S.W., Seattle, WA 98134
Tel:(206) 728-3006
him@portseattle.org
Located at the southern tip of Harbor Island. All facilities including pump-out. Locked gates.
Lake Wasington Ship Canal
Hiram M. Chittenden locks
Tel:(206) 789-2622, extention 202
http://www.nws.usace.army.mil/PublicMenu/Menu.cfm?sitename=lwsc&pagename=Navigating
These locks operate 24hrs a day. Call ahead to arrange your locking schedule. See the website for more detailed information.
Port of Seattle Harbour Office
Pier 66, P.O. Box 1209 , Seattle, Washington 98111
Tel:(206) 728-3000
www.portseattle.org
Salmon Bay Marina
2100 W. Commodore Way, (close to Fishermen's bay Terminal)
Tel:206.282.5555, Fax:206.282.8482
sales@salmonbaymarina.com
Opening Hours: 0800 1700, daily
Salmon Bay Marina is a peaceful, quiet marina in the Lake Washington Federal Ship Canal near the Hiram Chittenden Locks. It is an excellent site for year-round and guest moorage. It offers reasonable rates and on-site office services with access to fax, copy machines, and postage meter.
Seattle Yacht Club
1807 East Hamlin St., Seattle, WA 98112
Tel: (206) 325-1000, Fax: (206) 324-8784
www.seattleyachtclub.org, sycadmin@seattleyachtclub.org.
Opening Hours: Monday 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tuesday – Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Seattle Yacht Club is pleased to welcome members of approved reciprocal clubs to visit and enjoy the facilities of the SYC Portage Bay mainstation. If you do not see your club on the list of approved clubs, we encourage you to contact SYC regarding reciprocity.
SYC’s mainstation is located in Seattle at 1807 East Hamlin Street, 1/4 mile southwest of the Montlake Bridge on the southeast side of Portage Bay (fresh water bay connecting Lake Union with Lake Washington), just north of the Highway 520 bridge crossing Lake Washington. ( 47°38.73’ N – 122°18.43’ W). Guest mooring is on a first come/first served basis and is located on the west side of Dock 2, (the only uncovered dock).
Arrival from Puget Sound requires passing from saltwater to fresh water via locks and under several bridges.
Shilshole Marina
7001 Seaview Ave. N.W., Seattle
Tel:206 728 3006 / after hrs (206) 601-4089, Fax:206 728 3391, VHF Channel 17
sbm@portseattle.org
Opening Hours: Office :- 0800-1630(Mon-Sat)
Situated by the Hiram M. Chittenden locks and Ballard. 20 minutes from Downtown. Over 100 visitors' berths. 24hr security/staffing. Full service marina, WiFi, fuel dock, restaurants, boatyard and engine repair services. Chandlery close by.
Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle [see above]
Queen City Yacht Club
2608 Boyer Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98102
Tel:(206) 709-2000, Fax:(206) 709-8924
www. queencity.org, moorage@queencity.org
Located on western side of Portage Bay. 229 slips (covered & open). Guest moorage for members of reciprocal clubs. For questions reguarding reciprocity with QCYC, please contact vicecommodore@queencity.org.
Seattle Yacht Club [see above]
Seattle Yacht Club (Elliot bay)
Elliot Bay Marina
Out station Clubhouse and reduced mooring fees for members.
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