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Offshore weather bringing winds and rain

Today we'll take a look at the weather, which includes an interesting storm system offshore - and be grateful that it's missing us.

Archive Podcasts:

Archive interview: a chat with a USCG rescue swimmer, Part 3

Feb 28, 2024

Today is Part 3 of archive interviews this week with a USCG rescue swimmer. A fascinating look at the folks who rescue us when we get in trouble on the water.

The Ship Report is taking a little time off this week to recharge. Regular Ship Reports, ship schedules, and marine weather return on Monday, March 4.

Archive interview: A chat with a USCG rescue swimmer – Part 1

Feb 26, 2024

The Ship Report is taking a little time off to recharge this week, so we’ll be hearing archive interviews from my chat with a USCG rescue swimmer. This is one of the most interesting interviews I have ever done in the all the 20+ years I have been doing the Ship Report. Enjoy!

Today is Part 1.

Regular ship reports, ship schedules, and marine weather return Monday, March 4. Have a great week! ♥

The Desdemona Sands lighthouse: a bit of lower Columbia history

Feb 20, 2024

Today, in answer to a listener question, we take a look at the long and illustrious history of lighted navigational aids and rescue stations on the lower Columbia between Astoria and the ocean.

In particular, we’ll delve into the history of the once proud (and quite useful) Desdemona Sands Lighthouse, which once stood on pilings in the river near Hammond. The Desdemona Light even had her own lighthouse keeper, which must have been quite a job!

Latest on Oregon offshore wind energy projects

Feb 15, 2024

The Bureau of Ocean Enerby Management, BOEM, released the latest info this week on the proposed floating offshore wind energy projects slated for southern Oregon coastal waters. Even after a lengthy public comment period last fall, stakeholders like tribes and commercial fishermen still say they aren’t being heard.

A 30-day public comment period opens this week. Info online: Google “BOEM Oregon Activities.”

Share your comments here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/02/14/2024-02985/notice-of-intent-to-prepare-an-environmental-assessment-for-commercial-wind-leasing-and-site

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