Wind – how much is too much?

Jan 09, 2023

In the midst of yet more windy winter weather, we take a look at how wind affects pedestrians and vehicles during a storm. Turns out it does’nt take all that much wind to make things dangerous for people on foot or driving.

Wind – how much is too much?

Wind – how much is too much?

In the midst of yet more windy winter weather, we take a look at how wind affects pedestrians and vehicles during a storm. Turns out it does’nt take all that much wind to make things dangerous for people on foot or driving.

Still more weather coming in, get those candles, oil lamps and firewood ready

Jan 06, 2023

One weather system after another is marching through our area. More winter on the coast…

Still more weather coming in, get those candles, oil lamps and firewood ready

Still more weather coming in, get those candles, oil lamps and firewood ready

One weather system after another is marching through our area. More winter on the coast…

Why it’s always important to check the marine weather before going out

Jan 05, 2023

A look at today’s weather – and how it’s a good example of how weather here in general might be deceiving – if we only rely on what we can see and feel when we step out the door.

Why it’s always important to check the marine weather before going out

Why it’s always important to check the marine weather before going out

A look at today’s weather – and how it’s a good example of how weather here in general might be deceiving – if we only rely on what we can see and feel when we step out the door.

Storm on the high seas will send us big swells

Jan 04, 2023

A look at this week’s marine weather, which includes a huge storm offshore in the ocean that will likely hit California hard but miss us in the northern part of Oregon and southwest Washington. The storm will give us big ocean swells and surf locally. We’ll also take a look at how big ships handle high seas and stormy weather when they can’t get to port in time.

Storm on the high seas will send us big swells

Storm on the high seas will send us big swells

A look at this week’s marine weather, which includes a huge storm offshore in the ocean that will likely hit California hard but miss us in the northern part of Oregon and southwest Washington. The storm will give us big ocean swells and surf locally. We’ll also take a look at how big ships handle high seas and stormy weather when they can’t get to port in time.

Welcoming in the new year with ship horns on the Astoria waterfront

Jan 03, 2023

Each year in Astoria, Oregon, we ring in the new year with ship sounds on the downtown waterfront, courtesy of the Columbia River Bar Pilots and some gracious ship captains who sound their horns at midnight.

Welcoming in the new year with ship horns on the Astoria waterfront

Welcoming in the new year with ship horns on the Astoria waterfront

Each year in Astoria, Oregon, we ring in the new year with ship sounds on the downtown waterfront, courtesy of the Columbia River Bar Pilots and some gracious ship captains who sound their horns at midnight.

Last show of the year, some thoughts for the future, and a little music

Dec 30, 2022

On this last show of the year, some good thoughts to carry us into the future and some maritime music to set the tone for what we hope will be a bright new year.

Last show of the year, some thoughts for the future, and a little music

Last show of the year, some thoughts for the future, and a little music

On this last show of the year, some good thoughts to carry us into the future and some maritime music to set the tone for what we hope will be a bright new year.