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Update on the troubled trimaran

February 16, 2013 by rhonda Leave a Comment

Scupper went back to check on the “Skipper” of the two sunken boats by Harbor West Condos off Beach Drive and took these photos along with an update (probably our last…for tonight at least) of this situation.

A West Seattle neighbor and his friends from Port Angeles decided to help the Skipper with clean up this evening and to try to salvage what ever can be of the Skippers belongings.

It’s our understanding that the Harbor West Condos hired a company to have the boats property tied off to protect the condo owners and the building. The mast is now safely down.

The Skipper is not certain when the salvage company will be out to remove the remains of the boats.

Filed Under: Boats, Uncategorized Tagged With: harbor west condos, trimaran

Sunken Trimaran Updates

February 16, 2013 by rhonda Leave a Comment

EDITORS NOTE: We will be updating this post throughout today. Scroll to the bottom for the most recent information. Our earlier coverage can be found here and begins here.

Scupper visited the sunken trimaran this morning.

Scupper reports that the trimaran and the power boat used to tow the trimaran from Shilshoe Marina, have both sunk.

A police man is on the scene and is talking to the “Skipper” about involving the Coast Guard. The Skipper insists that the CG is aware of the situation. West Seattle Blog reports that the Coast Gaurd has referred the Skipper to a towing company which would cost money the Skipper does not have.

We are currently at high tide: 11.24 ft at 8:40 am this morning. Low tide is 1.86 at 3:30 this afternoon.

Mother Nature is no longer cooperating. We have a small craft advisory in effect with south wind waves of 2 to 4 feet.

UPDATE 9:30 AM. Someone from the City of Seattle is on the scene to assess and manage the fuel spill from the sunken boats.

UPDATE 9:55 AM. Here is a photo of the “patch” that the Skipper says blew out from waves crashing through the exposed hatches on top of the pontoons.

UPDATE 10:17 AM: Here is West Seattle Herald’s coverage of the sunken boats by Harbor West Condos.

UPDATE: 11:20 AM: West Seattle Blog reports the a salvage vessel is getting ready to tow the boat. We wonder if they’re going to take the smaller boat that appears to be leaking fuel. It’s hard to imagine the trimaran being towed in it’s condition.

UPDATE 11:40 AM: Scupper is back on the scene and sending these photos back to BDB HQ of the sunken boats off Beach Drive. Scupper states he does not currently see any tow or salvage type boats on site to help remove the trimaran or power boat. According to Michelle, who has been kindly helping the Skipper, the salvage boats refused to take the boats as the ground team had already drained the fuel off the boat.

A crew is on site on remove the fuel from the power boat.

Scupper says the sound of the pontoon separating from the trimaran was incredible.

Here’s a view from the pilings under Harbor West Condominiums off Beach Drive.

UPDATE 1:39 PM – a few more photos compliments of “Scupper” of the sunken boats off Beach Drive.

Filed Under: Boats, Current Affairs Tagged With: harbor west condos, trimaran

The Tri is “high and dry”

February 14, 2013 by rhonda 7 Comments

Last night we reported on the sail boat (technically a tri-moran) that was taking on water off the shores of Emma Schmitz View Point. At the time, the captain was certain everything was under control.

It appears the very same boat, sofa and all, sunk off in the Puget Sound waters by Harbor Crest Condos.

View from Harbor West Condos

West Seattle Blog reports the tri is waiting for high tide and the Coast Guard to remove it from this shore.

Even the smaller boat that was appearing to assist the tri last night is beached.

Updated 2/14/13 7:00PM

Scupper here, spoke to the skipper about what happened during last night’s tow from Emma Schmitz View Point as well as his future plans to “right the ship”. He explained that he made it to about Fauntleroy when his battery died on his run-about tug due to leaving the running lights on while beached. By the time he changed batteries out, the current pushed him back to the condo’s.

Skip is hoping to make some fiberglass repairs over the next couple of days (at low tide) and then move on towards his Tacoma birth.

Cracks in fiberglass needing repair. Also newer cracks in pontoons from last beaching.

We’re keeping our fingers crossed that the weather stays as calm as forecasted through Friday. Saturday is posed to be blowing 15 to 25 knots from the SW with waves building from 2 to 4 feet. It could be treacherous to both life and craft if he gets delayed & sets off on Saturday.

Update 2/15/13 8:00AM (High tide)

Appears that the skip has everything tied off and under control.

Tied off to the bulkhead

Starboard pontoon/barcalounger underwater

Update 2/15/13 3:00PM (Low tide)

Skipper making repairs with plywood/screws and duct tape in effort to float the boat on high tide tomorrow morning

Scupper

Filed Under: Boats Tagged With: harbor west condos, trimaran

Andrew at Metropolitan Market WINS “Best Bagger” in National Competition!

February 10, 2013 by rhonda Leave a Comment

A huge congrats to Andrew for winning the National Bagger Championships competition in Las Vegas. I was just at Metropolitan Market, where Andrew bags groceries when not competing to be the national best, where it was announced over their loud speakers. Shoppers and employees stopped to clap and cheer for Andrew!!

Pictured is the back of a shirt that several of Andrew’s co-workers are wearing today in Andrew’s honor.

Now we know someone famous!

Filed Under: Current Affairs, Just for fun Tagged With: andrew, metropolitan market

Last Nights Low Tide Beach Walk

February 9, 2013 by rhonda Leave a Comment

Last night there were dozens of flashlights and giggling children of all ages participating in Seattle Aquariums night time beach walk.

Scupper Sr. interviewed a representative from the Seattle Aquarium about the late night exploration off the shores of Beach Drive.

Here’s more from West Seattle Herald.

Filed Under: Parks, Puget Sound, Scupper, Wildlife Tagged With: beach walk, low tide, seattle aquarium

Stunning Photos of the Sunset Last Night

February 2, 2013 by rhonda Leave a Comment

Special thanks to Patrick Robinson of West Seattle Herald for sharing his lovely photos with us.

Filed Under: Sunrise & Sunset Tagged With: sunset

Possible dead Orca off of Beach Drive [Update: Not dead… and not an Orca]

January 31, 2013 by rhonda 2 Comments

West Seattle Herald is reporting (via Facebook) a possible dead orca off of the shores of Beach Drive:

A dead orca has been spotted off Beach Drive, about 60 feet off shore near 64th SW. We have a reporter on the scene. More shortly.

UPDATE: “Scupper Sr.” is back from the scene. It’s confirmed as a big ol’ napping sea lion with his flipper i

n the air. Good news! Here is the scene from Charles Richey Sr Viewpoint.

photo credit: Scupper Sr.

Filed Under: Puget Sound, Wildlife

Seattle Police Community Newsletter Available

January 23, 2013 by rhonda Leave a Comment

This issue deals with neighborhood nuisances and upcoming events including:

Saturday, January 26, 2013 City of Seattle Gun Buy Back Program

Saturday, February 9, 2013: Neighbor Appreciation Day (this must be the day you celebrate your neighbors who are NOT nuisances).

Click here to read more of the Seattle Police Departments Community Newsletter.

Filed Under: Safety

Eagle perched at Villa and Beach Drive

January 23, 2013 by rhonda Leave a Comment

Photo credit: Janine Welty

I wonder if this eagle was making sure folks were picking up after their dogs at Emma Schmitz Memorial View Point? Thanks to Janine for sending this picture to us!

Filed Under: Wildlife Tagged With: eagle

Pixie Bob Kitten available

January 17, 2013 by rhonda Leave a Comment

Are you considering adding a kitten to your home? A local West Seattle pixie-bob breeder, Seattle’s Best, has a beautiful kitten available. Her name is Squeaker. Isn’t she adorable?

Sherri from Seattle’s Best describes Squeaker as:

Door greeter, loves to talk but quiet purr/chirping, prefers a piece of paper to her furry mouse at the moment but her favorite is a wand toy, sleeps on the bed at night behind your knees, loves racing down the hallway, would love a feline or dog friendly buddy, uses the scratching post faithfully, likes to watch TV with you and if she is sitting on the same piece of furniture as you, has to be touching you, loves having her belly rubbed and being petted, makes biscuits when petted even if she is eating.

She weighs 9lb 5oz at 6.5 months so she is going be a big girl. She has long hair, a beautiful thick almost full length tail.

If you’re not familiar with the pixie-bob bread, they are more “trainable” than a typical cat. Some say they’re almost dog like as they will come when you call them, play fetch and some even swim or can be walked on a leash. By the way, “making biscuits” means kneading – I had to ask Sherri!

Squeaker is $400 and she is fully vaccinated, spayed and microchipped. Of course she is a purebred Pixie Bob and comes with papers, born 06/22/12.

Interested in this sweet Pixie Bob? Contact Sherri.

Filed Under: Pets

Update on the troubled trimaran

Sunken Trimaran Updates