A return to the era of sailing ships? A new cargo ship embraces sail

Jan 25, 2023

There’s a new RO-RO cargo ship under construction in Turkey, in what may be the first modern cargo ship to embrace sail as its primaryu mode of propulsion. (A RO-RO ship is a ship can can carry vehicles – Roll on, Roll off…)

We’ll talk about what thie new build will be like, and how it compares to the magnificent clipper ships of old, which were pretty darn fast in their own right – fast enough to compete with today’s engine-powered vessels.

A return to the era of sailing ships? A new cargo ship embraces sail

A return to the era of sailing ships? A new cargo ship embraces sail

There’s a new RO-RO cargo ship under construction in Turkey, in what may be the first modern cargo ship to embrace sail as its primaryu mode of propulsion. (A RO-RO ship is a ship can can carry vehicles – Roll on, Roll off…)

We’ll talk about what thie new build will be like, and how it compares to the magnificent clipper ships of old, which were pretty darn fast in their own right – fast enough to compete with today’s engine-powered vessels.

What if first responders couldn’t save you?

Jan 24, 2023

Today we hear a sobering message from local Oregon Coast first responders who respond to incidents where beachgoers are swept away by sneaker waves on beaches and jetties: sometimes conditions are so bad they can’t save you.

With King Tides still an issue locally, and sneaker waves a threat year round, we hear today from the professionals who do their best for us during tragic emergencies on the water.

For more information about the interviews you heard on today’s show, see the Tillamook County Pioneer online (tillamookcountypioneer.net). The featured video on their website is called: Safe Storm Watching. Watch it here.

What if first responders couldn’t save you?

What if first responders couldn’t save you?

Today we hear a sobering message from local Oregon Coast first responders who respond to incidents where beachgoers are swept away by sneaker waves on beaches and jetties: sometimes conditions are so bad they can’t save you.

With King Tides still an issue locally, and sneaker waves a threat year round, we hear today from the professionals who do their best for us during tragic emergencies on the water.

For more information about the interviews you heard on today’s show, see the Tillamook County Pioneer online (tillamookcountypioneer.net). The featured video on their website is called: Safe Storm Watching. Watch it here.

A musical look at the bewildering world of sailboat jargon

Jan 23, 2023

Today, something light to cheer us up – we’ll hear a song from New England singer-songwriter Molly Conole, called “Sea Talk,” about her thrilling (but initially bewildering) introduction to the world of recreational sailing, and catboats in particular.

Photo: Molly and Mark hard at work in the recording studio. Photo courtesy Mark Alan Lovewell.

A musical look at the bewildering world of sailboat jargon

A musical look at the bewildering world of sailboat jargon

Today, something light to cheer us up – we’ll hear a song from New England singer-songwriter Molly Conole, called “Sea Talk,” about her thrilling (but initially bewildering) introduction to the world of recreational sailing, and catboats in particular.

Photo: Molly and Mark hard at work in the recording studio. Photo courtesy Mark Alan Lovewell.

Why cargo loading can be a life or death matter

Jan 20, 2023

One thing all of the ships we see on the Columbia have in common: they were all loaded properly at the dock for safe stability at sea. If this doesn’t happen, the consequences can be deadly.

Why cargo loading can be a life or death matter

Why cargo loading can be a life or death matter

One thing all of the ships we see on the Columbia have in common: they were all loaded properly at the dock for safe stability at sea. If this doesn’t happen, the consequences can be deadly.

Whale washed up on Warrenton beach highlights ship dangers

Jan 19, 2023

A dead whale washed up on a beach in Warrenton, and experts attribute its death to a ship strike. We’ll talk about the risks ships pose for whales.

Whale washed up on Warrenton beach highlights ship dangers

Whale washed up on Warrenton beach highlights ship dangers

A dead whale washed up on a beach in Warrenton, and experts attribute its death to a ship strike. We’ll talk about the risks ships pose for whales.

Tragic incident shows the danger of waterways that rush to the sea

Jan 18, 2023

Today we’re talking about how overpowering our waterways can be here on the PNW coast, where danger lurks not just on the infamous Columbia River Bar, but anywhere there’s a waterway that meets the Pacific Ocean.

Tragic incident shows the danger of waterways that rush to the sea

Tragic incident shows the danger of waterways that rush to the sea

Today we’re talking about how overpowering our waterways can be here on the PNW coast, where danger lurks not just on the infamous Columbia River Bar, but anywhere there’s a waterway that meets the Pacific Ocean.