Nautical | Harbor News

The words nautical and tattoo go hand in hand, such is their history, and such is the tradition of those with a love for the sea to honor and acknowledge it with body art. So here’s to you, Nautical Tattoo fans, may your...

Maritime Art

by harbour | Jun 18, 2016 | Nautical | 0 |

We here at Harbor News are big fans of Maritime Art, so we thought we’d give a nod to Coos Art Museum and their upcoming maritime exhibit. Click on the link for more...

Planning

by harbour | Apr 17, 2016 | Commentary, Nautical | 0 |

A little planning can make your life easier, and that means more time on the water. Do your planning and make sure it includes some fun.

Sea Sculptures

by harbour | Mar 27, 2016 | Commentary, Nautical | 0 |

We thought we’d share a very intesting TED Talk by Jason deCaires Taylor and his amazing sea sculptures. He best describes his work and the life it’s taken on himself....

The Sea

by harbour | Mar 20, 2016 | Commentary, Nautical | 0 |

We stumbled upon this painting called Wreck of the HMS Orpheus by Richard Brydges Beechey and were just fascinated by it. Somehow the true spirit of the sea is captured, her power and naked fury in a subtle and sublime way....

Lighthouses

by harbour | Feb 13, 2016 | Commentary, Nautical | 0 |

Today we’d like to tip our hats to lighthouses. They’ve served mariners well for centuries and continue to do so. They truly are the beacons that keep us safe and hold the promise of safety during turbulent times,...

Bell Rock Lighthouse

by harbour | Feb 1, 2016 | Nautical | 0 |

Lighthouses have fascinating histories, often unique to the locations they’re in the the challenges of that particular environment. One that we found particularly interesting was that of Bell Rock Lighthouse off the coast...

Navigation by stars

by harbour | Nov 28, 2015 | Nautical, Technology | 0 |

Celestial Navigation is an art and a nautical tradition. A technology of the stars based upon observation. If this is something you’re interested in click on the link and take the...