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Monday, September 21, 2009
We've Moved
Thursday, September 17, 2009
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
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
NOAA adds meeting in Anacortes
via the San Juan Islander:
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
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. ... |
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
Monday, September 14, 2009
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
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?
the Nav Page of my iPhone.
Here they are:
Sunday, September 13, 2009
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
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Wooden Boat Festival
9/14/09 Update, The Peninsula Daily News is reporting that over 30,000 people attended the event.
Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival
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.












