The Ship Report

The Pacific NW Offshore race beginsThis morning, 50 boats will set off from the mouth of the Columbia River headed for Victoria, BC, participating in the 50th annual Pacific NW Offshore race. These ar...

14 Touko 9min

PNW Offshore Race starts Thursday, open house in Ilwaco todayToday from 11 to 2, you can stop by the Port of Ilwaco and see some of the 50 sailboats getting ready for the 50th annual PNW Offshore Race...

13 Touko 9min

Ships can be a noisy environment for marinersToday we'll talk about workplace noise on ships and other commercial vessels. Noise and vibration are occupational hazards for people working aboard. We'll...

12 Touko 8min

As our spring weather forecast evolves, a look ahead at La Nino and El Nino in the PacificAccording to UW meteorologist Cliff Mass, we have some rain coming our way this week and later in the month. I...

12 Touko 9min

June Gloom comes a bit early this yearToday we’ll take a look at a regular but not always welcome Pacific Northwest springtime phenomenon: The pervasive “June Gloom,” when that cool hazy marine layer ...

7 Touko 9min

A bit about fog (and fog horns), a signature sight (and sound) of maritime communitiesWe hear fog horns quite often in the waters near Astoria and elsewhere on the river. Today we’ll talk about why th...

6 Touko 8min

Another look at the deceptive conundrum of cold water and safetyWe live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Its beauty rivals any resort on the planet. On a sunny day, it's paradise. So ...

5 Touko 9min

Pilot basics: a look at maritime pilots on the riverFor new folks in town, or listeners new to the show, here's a basic look at what's going on out there on the river off Astoria in terms of maritime ...

5 Touko 9min