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Coastal jets, storm force winds and other weather coming our way
Dec 01, 2022A 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!
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Wintry weather and river ship traffic, why it affects their transits
Nov 30, 2022This 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.
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“Miracle” rescue of overboard cruise ship passenger?
Nov 29, 2022We’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.
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A look at the weather
Nov 28, 2022We’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.
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KIng Tides this weekend, and Happy Thanksgiving to US sailors at sea for the holiday
Nov 23, 2022Today 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.
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Rescue on the high seas
Nov 22, 2022Today, another look at the Golden Globe round-the-world sailing race, after a dramatic rescue of one solo sailor by another, 450 miles offshore.
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Another look at ship operating costs
Nov 21, 2022A deeper look at how much it costs to run a ship, and a correction. We’ll take a dive into the astronomical amounts of fuel and money it takes to run a ship per year.
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Arctic melting leaves Canada vulnerable
Nov 18, 2022Today, a look at how melting ice in the Arctic is posing national security issues for Canada, as more and more ships traverse the Northwest Passage across the top of the world.
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Golden Globe Race update: one participant makes a surprising decision
Nov 17, 2022Today we take a look at the progess of the Golden Globe solo round the world race, and the extraordinary decision one of the sailors made this week.
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Ships on the river today
Nov 16, 2022Another look at who’s coming and going on the river, including a bulk carrier with a unique conveyor system on board that allows her to efficiently load and unload her specialized mineral cargo.
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