Coastal jets, storm force winds and other weather coming our way

Dec 01, 2022

A look at tomorrow’s forecast which portends the highest wind gusts so far this season, just another fall day in the coastal PNW.

We’ll talk about what terms like “coastal jet” and “storm force winds” mean, and what effect all these things might have on ship traffic on the Columbia. The bottom line: no need to worry, just get your oil lamps and flash lights ready – it’s winter on the coast!

Coastal jets, storm force winds and other weather coming our way

Coastal jets, storm force winds and other weather coming our way

A look at tomorrow’s forecast which portends the highest wind gusts so far this season, just another fall day in the coastal PNW.

We’ll talk about what terms like “coastal jet” and “storm force winds” mean, and what effect all these things might have on ship traffic on the Columbia. The bottom line: no need to worry, just get your oil lamps and flash lights ready – it’s winter on the coast!

Wintry weather and river ship traffic, why it affects their transits

Nov 30, 2022

This week we’ve seen the season’s most wintry storm yet, and as snow accumulates inland and roads even on the coast get icy, ships are affected toom, in their ability to safely transit the river. We’ll talk about that today, and why it’s so important for ships to play it safe.

Coastal jets, storm force winds and other weather coming our way

Wintry weather and river ship traffic, why it affects their transits

This week we’ve seen the season’s most wintry storm yet, and as snow accumulates inland and roads even on the coast get icy, ships are affected toom, in their ability to safely transit the river. We’ll talk about that today, and why it’s so important for ships to play it safe.

“Miracle” rescue of overboard cruise ship passenger?

Nov 29, 2022

We’ll take a look at a recent story about a man who fell overboard from a cruise ship and was rescued 15 hours later. The media is calling his survival a miracle. Is it? We’ll take a look.

“Miracle” rescue of overboard cruise ship passenger?

“Miracle” rescue of overboard cruise ship passenger?

We’ll take a look at a recent story about a man who fell overboard from a cruise ship and was rescued 15 hours later. The media is calling his survival a miracle. Is it? We’ll take a look.

A look at the weather

Nov 28, 2022

We’ve got seasonal weather coming in and so today we take a look at the weather, the Beaufort Wind Scale and why Small Craft Advisories pose problems for smaller boats.

Coastal jets, storm force winds and other weather coming our way

A look at the weather

We’ve got seasonal weather coming in and so today we take a look at the weather, the Beaufort Wind Scale and why Small Craft Advisories pose problems for smaller boats.

KIng Tides this weekend, and Happy Thanksgiving to US sailors at sea for the holiday

Nov 23, 2022

Today we take a look at the upcoming King Tides starting tomorrow, and wish our best to passing ships with US sailors on board, who will be away from home for one of the biggest holidays of the year.

“Miracle” rescue of overboard cruise ship passenger?

KIng Tides this weekend, and Happy Thanksgiving to US sailors at sea for the holiday

Today we take a look at the upcoming King Tides starting tomorrow, and wish our best to passing ships with US sailors on board, who will be away from home for one of the biggest holidays of the year.

Rescue on the high seas

Nov 22, 2022

Today, another look at the Golden Globe round-the-world sailing race, after a dramatic rescue of one solo sailor by another, 450 miles offshore.

Rescue on the high seas

Rescue on the high seas

Today, another look at the Golden Globe round-the-world sailing race, after a dramatic rescue of one solo sailor by another, 450 miles offshore.