Just a few photos to provide an update this morning on the state of the trimaran which is tied up by the Harbor West Condos. A small debris field is next to the boat and it appears very little debris is in the park.
No swimming or wading allowed at Cormorant Cove Park
February 17, 2013 by 1 Comment
Yesterday the Seattle Public Utilities posted a sign by Cormorant Cove Park off of Beach Drive warning the public to not swim nor wade in the Puget Sound waters.
This happens to be near where the trimaran and power boat wrecked by the Harbor West Condominiums. However it is our understanding that the officials were originally called out for a possible sewage leakage from the condominiums and not for the situation with the boats.
Stay tuned.
Update on the troubled trimaran
February 16, 2013 by 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.
Sunken Trimaran Updates
February 16, 2013 by 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.
The Tri is “high and dry”
February 14, 2013 by 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
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
Andrew at Metropolitan Market WINS “Best Bagger” in National Competition!
February 10, 2013 by 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!
Last Nights Low Tide Beach Walk
February 9, 2013 by 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.
Stunning Photos of the Sunset Last Night
February 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Special thanks to Patrick Robinson of West Seattle Herald for sharing his lovely photos with us.
Possible dead Orca off of Beach Drive [Update: Not dead… and not an Orca]
January 31, 2013 by 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.
Seattle Police Community Newsletter Available
January 23, 2013 by 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.
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