Yesterday, around 1:45 pm the SPD returned to where the (assumed) abandoned sailboat was temporarily anchored.
Thanks to BD neigbhor, Jeri, for sending us this photo of the “SV Hot Potato” being towed away by the SPD.
Farewell, SV Hot Potato
August 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Voyage of the sv Hot Potato
August 9, 2014 by 1 Comment
Making headlines for the second straight day on BDB, folks on the 5000 block of Beach Drive woke up to the un-named/registered 26 foot sailing vessel anchored out in front of their views.
You ask how you could be so blessed to have this blue tarped boat swaying near your buoys?? Seems it was towed there by what looked like the Seattle Harbor Patrol! We first noticed the sailboat several days ago anchored out front of Weather Watch Park but recently noticed it was leap frogging south about a hundred yards or so during every flood tide. Here’s how it unfolded yesterday…
1:00 PM – The head honcho of BDB makes a call to the Coast Guard to alert them of an unsecured vessel. They pass her onto Seattle Harbor Patrol which in turn passes the buck to King County which in turn tells her to contact the Coast Guard… well, see a pattern here? Nobody wants responsibility to tow or secure the boat.
6:15 PM – The 26′ “Hot Potato” floats off it’s anchor heading out towards the shipping channel
8:00 PM – Near miss! A container ship heading north almost sends Hot Potato down to Davy Jone’s locker for good.
Approx 9:15 PM – A patrol boat with blue lights flashing is seen towing said vessel southward towards which we thought might be Des Moines or Tacoma.
Some good news for our Beach Drive neighbors is that 2 notices have been neatly taped to the aft cabin of Hot Potato. One of which reads Notice of Intent to Obtain Custody. It’s one of the first steps in disposing derelict vessels in an environmentally responsible way and, not to mention, allows time for the rightful owner to step forward.
(b) Before taking temporary possession of the vessel, the authorized public entity must make reasonable attempts to consult with the department or the United States coast guard to ensure that other remedies are not available. The basis for taking temporary possession of the vessel must be set out in writing by the authorized public entity within seven days of taking action and be submitted to the owner, if known, as soon thereafter as is reasonable. If the authorized public entity has not already provided the required notice, immediately after taking possession of the vessel, the authorized public entity must initiate the notice provisions in subsection (1) of this section. The authorized public entity must complete the notice requirements of subsection (1) of this section before using or disposing of the vessel as authorized in RCW 79.100.050.
In other news, wouldn’t you think they could find a more visible location for this sign?
Scupper, reporting for Beach Drive Blog
Do you know the owner of this sailboat?
August 8, 2014 by 4 Comments
This 20 – 25 foot sail boat (similar to a Thunderbird style boat) appears to be drifting.
We first noticed this boat closer to Weather Watch Park. We are not sure if it broke anchor or is dragging anchor. The boat is currently off the shores of Emma Schmitz View Point (approx 4600 Beach Drive).
A couple of notices have been posted on the vessel, which appears to be unoccupied. If you, or someone you know, is the captain of this boat, please let them know it’s gone adrift!
The authorities have been notified.
Can you hear me now on Beach Drive??
August 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you you were wondering why someone was holding a pole along Beach Drive in 90+ heat…
I’m thinking she drew the short straw while her co-worker is driving all air-conditioned around the Beach Drive vicinity taking reception readings for Verizon Cellular.
Poor cell reception comes up pretty often in conversatio…tion… arou…nd here. Good to see Verizon taking action!
Scupper, reporting for Beach Drive Blog
Filming near Mee Kwa Mooks Park
July 21, 2014 by 1 Comment
Right now a commercial for Wave Broadband is being filmed near Mee Kwa Mooks with an undisclosed star. Our intrepid Scupper says his lips are sealed… yet puckered, regarding the identity of the actress.
Working on the Sea Wall at Emma Schmitz View Point
July 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Our intrepid reporter, Scupper, captured this photo of workers doing a temporary fix on the sea wall by Emma Schmitz View Point.
This is to repair the damage from the stolen vehicle that went over the sea wall last month.
Meet “Scupper’s” Sister aka Seattle’s Bird Lady at Summerfest
July 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
My Sister-in-Law, Paula, is a talented artist who creates beautiful, functional copper roofed bird houses with antiques, whimsical, and themed designs. She will be at West Seattle’s Summerfest starting this Friday, in space 3 at “Seattle’s Bird Lady“.
My hubby and intrepid Beach Drive Blog Reporter, Scupper, along with his son, KC, will also be there helping out.
Please be sure to stop by and say hello!
Who doesn’t need a 12th man birdhouse? 🙂
Mystery Buoy washes up off the shores of Beach Drive
July 5, 2014 by 1 Comment
Earlier this week, while we were on vacation, we received these photos from Kimberly. This research buoy washed up on the shores along 5500 Beach Drive SW.
West Seattle Blog has reported this from King County:
King County Environmental Laboratory employees are looking into how a water-quality- data-collection buoy came loose from its mooring before washing ashore along West Seattle on June 29.
The buoy and its host of environmental sensors had been in place off Point Williams since July 2013 and automatically transmitted a wealth of important data about environmental conditions. King County employees were notified early in the morning of June 29 that the buoy was ashore along the 5400 block of Beach Drive SW, south of Me-Kwa-Mooks Park…
Exactly how the buoy came loose from its mooring remains a mystery. The buoy was secured off Point Williams by nearly 1,200 pounds of weight, including two railroad wheels and a heavy gage steel chain that was attached to the buoy by a shackle mechanism….
5th of July Hangover
July 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This morning my husband, also known as Scupper on BDB, and I decided to grab a big garbage bag to pick up debris from fireworks that took place at Emma Schmitz last night. I was surprised to see just how much was left behind.
One of last night’s partiers forgot an unopened can of beer in the tall grass.
Happening now: Sidewalk Sale and Art Sale on the Corner
July 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Be sure to tell them that you heard about it on Beach Drive Blog 🙂
The art sale (Art on the Corner) is at the corner of Jacobsen and Beach Drive.
The “fun and fab” sidewalk sale is at 3600 Beach Drive.
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