Well, the weather’s getting nice…

Jun 21, 2022

Well, the weather’s getting nice and you know what that means… people will start going out on the water in boats – everything from kayaks to sailboats to power boats.

So let’s talk a little about what to do if you’re on one, and it starts to sink. This happens probably more often than you realize.

A few tips on how to call for help if you need it.

Well, the weather’s getting nice…

Well, the weather’s getting nice…

Well, the weather’s getting nice and you know what that means… people will start going out on the water in boats – everything from kayaks to sailboats to power boats.

So let’s talk a little about what to do if you’re on one, and it starts to sink. This happens probably more often than you realize.

A few tips on how to call for help if you need it.

Good Samaritan saves a fisherman in trouble

Jun 20, 2022

A crisis on the water off Manzanita in the ocean this weekend: a commercial fishing boat caught fire and the captain, the only person on board, had to jump into the ocean to save himself. Fortunately, he was rescued by a nearby boater. We’ll talk about the tradition and legality of doing the right thing at sea.

Good Samaritan saves a fisherman in trouble

Good Samaritan saves a fisherman in trouble

A crisis on the water off Manzanita in the ocean this weekend: a commercial fishing boat caught fire and the captain, the only person on board, had to jump into the ocean to save himself. Fortunately, he was rescued by a nearby boater. We’ll talk about the tradition and legality of doing the right thing at sea.

When archaeology and beachcombing might not mix

Jun 17, 2022

A big story in the news this week is the discovery of the timbers of a sunken Spanish galleon from 1693 in a sea cave on the beach near Manzanita, Oregon. This doesn’t mean you should run out there and try to find your own treasure. We’ll talk about why this is a bad idea for most people.

When archaeology and beachcombing might not mix

When archaeology and beachcombing might not mix

A big story in the news this week is the discovery of the timbers of a sunken Spanish galleon from 1693 in a sea cave on the beach near Manzanita, Oregon. This doesn’t mean you should run out there and try to find your own treasure. We’ll talk about why this is a bad idea for most people.

The perils of buildings built over the water

Jun 15, 2022

After the partial collapse yesterday of the old cannery building in Astoria that now houses Buoy Beer, we take a look at the inherent perils of owning a building that is built over the water on pilings. There are miraculous aspects to these old venerable structures, and plenty of nautical charm. But they can be a headache to their owners, who navigate great risk owning something that stands in the shallows of the mighty Columbia.

The perils of buildings built over the water

The perils of buildings built over the water

After the partial collapse yesterday of the old cannery building in Astoria that now houses Buoy Beer, we take a look at the inherent perils of owning a building that is built over the water on pilings. There are miraculous aspects to these old venerable structures, and plenty of nautical charm. But they can be a headache to their owners, who navigate great risk owning something that stands in the shallows of the mighty Columbia.

Army Corps to control dam water releases to prevent Columbia flooding

Jun 14, 2022

In response to high spring tides augmented by widespread atmospheric river rainfall in the Pacific Northwest, the Army Corps of Engineers is restricting water flow over some dams to control downriver flooding.

Army Corps to control dam water releases to prevent Columbia flooding

Army Corps to control dam water releases to prevent Columbia flooding

In response to high spring tides augmented by widespread atmospheric river rainfall in the Pacific Northwest, the Army Corps of Engineers is restricting water flow over some dams to control downriver flooding.

High water on the river

Jun 12, 2022

A look at the effects of heavy rain and spring tides on the Columbia – with more rain on the way. We’ll talk about what this means for people who live near the river and work or play on it, as we approach a full moon with record rainfall already this spring.

High water on the river

High water on the river

A look at the effects of heavy rain and spring tides on the Columbia – with more rain on the way. We’ll talk about what this means for people who live near the river and work or play on it, as we approach a full moon with record rainfall already this spring.