An Ilwaco tradition comes around again: The 19th annual Crabpot Tree lighting

An Ilwaco tradition comes around again: The 19th annual Crabpot Tree lighting

Dec 2, 2025 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts

This Saturday at 5 pm sharp, Ilwaco will hold its 19th annual Crabpot Christmas Tree lighting. It’s a chance to come together to sing and honor a community tradition.

The event also also honors beloved Ilwaco community member Clint Carter, who passed this year. He wrote the Crabpot Tree Carol, which you’ll hear today on the show. This song is sung each year at the lighting of the tree, which is made entirely of Dungeness crabpots.

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Barges: an integral part of the chain of commerce

Barges: an integral part of the chain of commerce

Nov 25, 2025 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts

We’ve seen a maritime story in the news recently about a barge that was taking on water in BC waters with containers on board. The story highlights how widely barges are used in marine commerce, although most of us don’t notice they’re out there, functioning as an integral part of the chain of commerce.

In rural areas, they can also be a vital way for people to ship goods locally in a way that is much less expensive than other means.

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A look at the weather, the ship schedule, and a note about short winter days

A look at the weather, the ship schedule, and a note about short winter days

Nov 20, 2025 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts

The weather is about to do its thing again: wind, rain and elevated seas. Ships are coming and going as usual, so far. And for those feeling down about our short days, consider Utqiagvic or Barrow, Alaska, which saw its last sunset of the year earlier this week.

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