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Serenade of the Seas visits Astoria on a repositioning cruise

Tis morning we'll see the Serenade of the Seas, a big, blue-water cruise ship that will be docked at the Port of Astoria all day. She's on her way back down south for the winter, having stopped here in May when she was headed north for a summer of cruises in the Puget Sound region and perhaps Alaska. Astoria's cruise ships are usually these repositioning cruises, which move ships between summer and winter cruising areas, with a stop in between to visit our city. There will be three more of...

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While we’re talking about water safety, let’s talk about the River

Jun 24, 2022

Today, a look at the swift moving currents on the Columbia, and what they mean for boaters and people who may end up in the water. Boating here means considering and working with current – it’s your constant companion if you are in a boat on the Columbia.

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As the weather gets nice, remember the water is cold

Jun 23, 2022

A caring reminder that with our first nice weekend of the season, people will be flocking to our beaches. So go out there and have a good time. But remember, it’s the Pacific Northwest, not a tropical resort.

Let’s remember that though the air is warm, the water remains dangerously cold.

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.

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.

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