Today we honor one of my favorite maritime authors: William Langewiesche, author of an incredible book called, The Outlaw Sea. One of the best works of maritime nonfiction I have ever read. It’s on a list of cherished books I reread every few years. Many thanks to him for all his great work. Today we’ll talk about him and about the Outlaw Sea.
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We’ll talk a little today about ships on the river and their cargoes, which are primarily agricultural products and dry minerals.
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Now that the Rose Festival enthusiasm is well spent, it’s time to get back to the fun business of talking about our ships. And a little more about the Eagle, which is by now partway down the Oregon coast, bucking a south wind. Oh, and rain enters the forecast today…
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Monday we bid farewell to the USCG barque Eagle, the Coast Guard’s training ship. She leaves Astoria headed south for San Francisco with a new cadre of cadets aboard, ready to learn the ropes about sailing a tall ship.
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Friday morning, the beautiful tall ship Eagle, the US Coast Guard’s training ship, comes in from out at sea to the Port of Astoria, where she’ll be available for tours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Here are the details:
Arrive at the Port of Astoria’s Pier 1: around 11 am (this is a change from previous info)
Friday Tours: 3:30-7:00 pm
Saturday Tours: 10 am to 7pm
Sunday Tours: 10 am to 7 pm.
Monday: the Eagle heads out to sea (Departure Time TBA)
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Today we’ll take another look at the info about when and where you can tour the Eagle in Astoria. The original schedule, which was still out their earlier this week, was causing some confusion.
On Friday, the Eagle will begin tours at 3:30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday at 10 am. And a reminder that you do not have to use Real ID to get aboard, Regular government issued ID, such as your driver’s license will suffice.
Latest info about USCG Barque Eagle Tours this weekend in Astoria:
Eagle Tours
Friday, June 13 (Friday info is different from previously released schedules, updated per the CG this week)
Arrive at Port of Astoria Pier 1 around 12:30 pm
Open for tours: 3:30 – 7:00 pm
Saturday, June 14
Open for tours: 10 am – 7 pm
Sunday, June 15
Open for tours: 10 am – 7 pm
Monday: Underway, heading out to sea (will share time when I learn details)
And just to verify: You can use regular government-issued ID (like a driver’s license) to get aboard. You do NOT need Real ID for this tour.
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