BLAINE AND SQUALICUM HARBORS’ NEWSLETTER

B R I E F L Y I N F O R M A T I V E

JUNE & JULY

Live music, children’s activities, vendor booths, a Hoop-It-Up Basketball tournament and one of the largest firework displays in the region will be presented at the Zuanich Point Park, adjacent to Squalicum Harbor, during the Haggen Family 4th of July Celebration. Events start at 8am and the annual Independence Day fireworks display starts at 10:30pm. Marina customers should be aware

that access to Coho Way will be shut down after 1pm on July 4th. Anyone looking to gain access to Squalicum Harbor on Coho Way will be required to provide the name of the moorage customer as well as their slip number.

FOR MORE INFORMATION about the days events, visit http://bellingham.com/events/haggen-family-4th-july

Blaine’s Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration, sponsored by the Blaine Chamber of Commerce, brings thousands of people to the city for a full day of activities that include a pancake breakfast, a parade at noon, an arts and crafts fair with over 80 vendors, a “Show and

Shine” car show, live entertainment, and plenty of good food. In the evening get your spot early at Blaine’s Marine Park for a music concert and the perfect view for a memorable firework display over Semiahmoo Bay.

BLAINE HARBOR

Wireless Internet Returns at Both HarborsWe are happy to report that Ecco Wireless has completed equipment installation at Blaine and is close to finishing at Squalicum Harbor. We have received good reports on signal strength and reliability. Ecco Wireless offers different plan options ranging from hourly to yearly access. For more information, contact Ecco Wireless directly via their website at: www.eccowireless.com or pick-up a brochure at the harbor office.

Lifejacket Loaner Program for KidsBlaine and Squalicum Harbors participate in the Boat U.S. Foundation Lifejacket Loaner Program for Kids. A limited number of lifejackets for infants, children and young teens can be borrowed be filling out a simple form. Please return the borrowed lifejackets as soon as possible so they are available to the next boater in need.

Green BoatingBoth harbors offer basic recycling services to our boaters including: paper, cardboard, cans, bottles, clean engine

oil, antifreeze, gasoline and small amounts of bilge water. Please help us keep these services available by following these courtesies:

Empty recycling contents into the appropriate tote and do not leave

plastic bags in the tote’s. SSC will no longer be accepting any recycling with plastic bags mixed in due to sorting machinery clogs.

SQUALICUM HARBOR

Holding Tank PumpoutsHelp us keep our marine waters clean

by using the free holding tank pump-outs located around the harbor. Properly disposing of your boat sewage prevents disease-carrying bacteria from entering the water. Boat sewage can not only spread disease, it can also contaminate shellfish beds and lower oxygen levels in the water. It’s our duty as stewards of the environment to mitigate potential intrusion of waste into our waterways. Please contact the office if you need help locating a pump-out near your boat.

Pets at the HarborsPlease keep your pet welcome:

• Keep your pet on a leash at all times. Do not let your dog run loose on the dock.

• Help us preserve water quality and respect shared dock spaces by taking your pet to the appropriate upland area for potty breaks.

• Clean-up after your pet’s mess. If accident’s happen on the docks, pet waste bags are located throughout the marina.

Update your Moorage Agreement and Vessel Insurance

We would like to thank all our customers who have provided us with an updated moorage agreement and vessel insurance meeting the State of Washington’s new insurance requirements. We are still in the process of collecting moorage agreements and ask that anyone who has not already submitted the required documents promptly address this request and contact the harbor office as soon as possible. The new moorage agreement can be found online at www.portofbellingham.com/moorageagreement.

If you have any questions, please contact the harbor office.

MARINA ADVISORY COMMITTEEYou can contact your Marina Advisory Committee Representatives by calling either the Blaine or Squalicum Harbor offices.Peter Border, Paul Burrill, William Douglas, Elizabeth Kilanowski, Jim Kyle, Brian Pemberton, Ian Puchlik, Byron Richards, Doug Sterrett, Jerry Writer and Jim Young

SQUALICUM HARBOR OFFICE 722 Coho Way, Bellingham (360) 676-2542 After hours: (360) 739-8131squalicum@portofbellingham.comDan Stahl, Director of MaritimeKyle Randolph, HarbormasterPam Taft, Special Projects

Marine Service Representatives:Paul Knippel, Lynda Lamoureaux Tony Flaherty, Aaron Bisson and Krista Nielsen

BLAINE HARBOR OFFICE 235 Marine Drive, BlaineMailing: P.O. Box 1245, Blaine, 98231(360) 647-6176 After hours: (360) 303-7110blaineharbor@portofbellingham.comDan Stahl, Director of MaritimeAndy Peterson, HarbormasterPam Taft, Special Projects

Marine Service Representatives:Greg Hoffman, Roland Montoure, and Bryson Tripp

Blaine HarborDRAYTON HARBOR DAYS AT BLAINE HARBOR BRINGS FUN, FAMILY EVENTS AUGUST 1-2

• Respect shared spaces and keep walkways accessible to everyone.

• Return dock carts as soon as possible .•Checkattheharborofficefor

long-term parking locations.

• Observe the evening quiet time.• Clean up after your pet and

observe leash laws• Observe the “two bar rule”

on the dinghy rack

Please observe the following common dock courtesies so we may all enjoy the harbor amenities this summer:

Whatcom County is homeport to a diverse year-round commercial fishing fleet. In 2014 the Port of Bellingham sponsored a economic impact study which concluded the local fishing industry contributes $320 million in revenue from purchases by the fishing fleet at the Port’s marinas (not including the landed value of the fish catch) and generates 1,784 direct jobs with

the job holders earning $94.5 million in wages and salaries. Supporting our local fishing fleet with competitive moorage rates, first rate loading piers and webhouses ensures Whatcom County will continue to be an attractive homeport to commercial fishing operators. A copy of the economic study is available on the Port’s website.

Commercial Fishermen Support Local Economy