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BE reader Wayne Johnson

Wayne, from Seattle, introduced himself at The Dr's Office Coffee Shop
here in FH.

BE RaftUp Forecast

See ya there. Leaving on Diligence in tomorrow am.

USCG: Station Bellingham

Great stuff from the USCG Dist. 13

uscgd13: Station Bellingham tucked away among the San Juan Islands:
Greetings from Coast Guard Station Bellingham, Wash. .. http://bit.ly/4Djxpi

Original Tweet: http://twitter.com/uscgd13/status/4049533744

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EMMA MAERSK – The Biggest on the Sea

 via Akademi Fantasia Travel:

The Emma Maersk is a true marine engineering marvel. The world largest container ship, longest ship currently in service and is propelled by the largest diesel engine ever manufactured. She is bigger than any aircraft carrier and manages to carry 15000 containers with only a crew of 13!

(Ed. note:  Thanks to BE reader, Adam Lowery of  Vessel Assist for the link)

NOAA adds meeting in Anacortes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

via the San Juan Islander:

The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Service is having an additional public meeting on the proposed killer whale vessel regulations. It will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 24, 2009 at Pier One Main Warehouse, 100 Commercial Avenue in Anacortes. 

The other two meetings are from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 30, 2009 Seattle Aquarium, Pier 59, Seattle and from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 5, 2009 at San Juan Island Grange Hall in Friday Harbor.

Hood Canal bridge closed to marine traffic

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/59365047.html

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Name that boat! - Crosscut

Funny Stuff. Lots of NW refrences.

Name that boat! - Crosscut

Name that boat! Crosscut I'm not surprised that the Washington State Transportation Commission is considering selling company naming rights for our state's ferries. ...

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Deep-Sea Robot Roves the Unexplored Ocean Depths

Powered by 96 alkaline-D batteries, the Rover can operate with little or no direction from scientists during its missions. But for this summer’s expedition, researchers connected the vehicle to the newly-completed underwater observatory, called the Monterey Accelerated Research System (MARS).

Via Wired.com

Humbolt Squid Story

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/59245122.html

Capt. Richard Rodriguez

BitterEnd Blog
CaptRichardRodriguez.blogspot.com

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Humbolt Squid

As seen in Friday Harbor moments ago. Amazing.... caught off the
Washington coast.

They decimate Salmon. The theory is the warming has caused the move
north.

FYI: WASHINGTON - FIDALGO BAY - Dredging

From Local Notice to Mariners:

Pacific Pile and Marine will be conducting dredging operations in the Cap Sante waterway, Fidalgo Bay, WA at the site of the former Scott Paper Company Mill from 07 Sep 09 to 31 Dec 09. Mariners are requested to minimize wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements are made. The Tug Sonja H will monitor VHF-FM channels 13 and 16 and may be contacted at (206) 422-2255. The dredge Web may be contacted at (206) 963-8927. For additional information, contact Mr. Greg Anderes at Pacific Pile and Marine (206) 331-3873.

BitterEnd Raft Up 3.0

Aerial view of the Blaely Island Marina.

Next weekend:  Friday - Saturday - Sunday

Grab a slip or anchor out. 

What's on your navigation menu page?

David Amble from the Port of Seattle wrote to ask about the apps on
the Nav Page of my iPhone.

Here they are:

Northwest Maritime Center

All I can say is WOW.  Ten years ago, while a resident of Port Townsend, I was skeptical that this project would ever get off the ground.  Yesterday I took a tour of this impressive facility.

Having worked in management roles of not for profits for 24 years, prior to running away to sea, I had my doubts.  I was glad to be proven wrong.

You can take a virtual tour, HERE.

Bridge Resource Management: Arcane Reference

During the first night of class last week we spoke of BRM issues and I brought up a classic Maritime Leadership Movie.

Then next night, John C. brought in new tools for my set of classroom aids. 

Do you know the name of the movie?

If you must, the references are here and here.

Wooden Boat Festival

Folks qued up for the Zenith Maritime sponsored breakfast.

9/14/09 Update, The Peninsula Daily News is reporting that over 30,000 people attended the event.

Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival

This morning I'm off to the Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend.  Zenith Maritime is sponsoring the breakfast and we'll be serving folks for several hours.

There will be a few more pics in the next few days.

FYI:  I lived at Point Hudson (in Port Townsend)  for five years.  My motorhome and boat were feet from each other.  I learned to sail, got my license, and worked with lots of great people while there.