Nov 29, 2023
It’s the holidays, and so we’re seeing some of our beloved coastal traditions coming around again. One unique local maritime tradition here on the Columbia happens in the port town of Ilwaco, Washington. It’s the lighting of the “World’s Tallest Crabpot Christmas Tree.”
This festive event features pictures with Santa and the tree, a reading of a local Chirstmas story about Santa and the US Coast Guard, and the lighting of the tree, to name a few of the many things you can enjoy there. Show up, and you’ll get to sing along with the Crabpot Tree Carol, a cheerful rewriting of Jingle Bells about fishermen bringing home a bountiful catch of crab to celebrate around the crabpot tree.
The event starts at 4, tree lighting at 5. If you can’t be there, checkout a live broadcast of the event on the “Discover Ilwaco” Facebook page.
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Nov 29, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
It’s the holidays, and so we’re seeing some of our beloved coastal traditions coming around again. One unique local maritime tradition here on the Columbia happens in the port town of Ilwaco, Washington. It’s the lighting of the “World’s Tallest Crabpot Christmas Tree.”
This festive event features pictures with Santa and the tree, a reading of a local Chirstmas story about Santa and the US Coast Guard, and the lighting of the tree, to name a few of the many things you can enjoy there. Show up, and you’ll get to sing along with the Crabpot Tree Carol, a cheerful rewriting of Jingle Bells about fishermen bringing home a bountiful catch of crab to celebrate around the crabpot tree.
The event starts at 4, tree lighting at 5. If you can’t be there, checkout a live broadcast of the event on the “Discover Ilwaco” Facebook page.
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Yesterday we talked about the many challenges bar pilots face guiding ships between Astoria and the mouth of the river (the Columbia River Bar). Today we’ll touch on the upriver and even more seldom-scene leg of the river: the 100-mile segment between Astoria and Portland. It’s a winding and dangerous stretch of river, fraught with its own challenges that also require great ship-handling expertise and finesse.
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Nov 29, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Yesterday we talked about the many challenges bar pilots face guiding ships between Astoria and the mouth of the river (the Columbia River Bar). Today we’ll touch on the upriver and even more seldom-scene leg of the river: the 100-mile segment between Astoria and Portland. It’s a winding and dangerous stretch of river, fraught with its own challenges that also require great ship-handling expertise and finesse.
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Nov 28, 2023
I talk about this topic from time to time on the show, because there are so many facets to it. Today we’ll take a look at the challenges the river poses for arriving ships, from the unsual underwater geology offshore, to the daunting currents along the winding river corridor. It’s a matter for experienced marine pilots who make critical navigational decisions on the fly every day.
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Nov 28, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
I talk about this topic from time to time on the show, because there are so many facets to it. Today we’ll take a look at the challenges the river poses for arriving ships, from the unsual underwater geology offshore, to the daunting currents along the winding river corridor. It’s a matter for experienced marine pilots who make critical navigational decisions on the fly every day.
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Nov 27, 2023
For some folks, this story is just the quirky odyssey of a cruise ship with mechanical problems. For others, who have holiday cruises planned on the Carnival Panorama, dreams for long-awaited family gatherings are at stake, as technicians work to repair the ship before holiday cruises in December.
Today we’ll talk about what’s next, as least what we know so far, and how to track the Carnival Panorama if you’re waiting on pins and needles to see what happens.
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Nov 27, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
For some folks, this story is just the quirky odyssey of a cruise ship with mechanical problems. For others, who have holiday cruises planned on the Carnival Panorama, dreams for long-awaited family gatherings are at stake, as technicians work to repair the ship before holiday cruises in December.
Today we’ll talk about what’s next, as least what we know so far, and how to track the Carnival Panorama if you’re waiting on pins and needles to see what happens.
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Nov 23, 2023
We’ll take a look at the double whammy of high sneaker wave risk and king tides this weekend. All of that means if you absolutely must go to the beach, be extra vigilant. If you’re sightseeing, consider high up places that overlook the beach.
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Nov 23, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
We’ll take a look at the double whammy of high sneaker wave risk and king tides this weekend. All of that means if you absolutely must go to the beach, be extra vigilant. If you’re sightseeing, consider high up places that overlook the beach.
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Nov 22, 2023
The National Weather service is warning residents and visitors that sneaker wave risk is elevated this holiday weekend at beaches in NW Oregon and SW Washington. The weather will be great – and folks will want to head to the beach to enjoy it.
So how can you protect yourself from deadly sneaker waves? We’ll talk about that today.
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Nov 22, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
The National Weather service is warning residents and visitors that sneaker wave risk is elevated this holiday weekend at beaches in NW Oregon and SW Washington. The weather will be great – and folks will want to head to the beach to enjoy it.
So how can you protect yourself from deadly sneaker waves? We’ll talk about that today.
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