Category: Nautical

Honda Point Disaster

Source: This Date in Local History: Honda Point Disaster On September 8, 1923 the United States Navy lost seven ships in a mass grounding that... Read More

Mussel Man

Source: Short Film – Mussel Man | Aquaculture Matters An interesting little film…. Read More

Boston Light

Here’s a bit of nautical trivia for you out there. The oldest lighthouse in the U.S. is also the only remaining manned one. It’s know... Read More

The Rudder

For those of you curious about where and when the idea for what we know as the rudder came from, try China around the 1st... Read More

The Helm

Hi folks, we thought we’d take a second to clear something up, and that’s what exactly is a helm. Well, it’s the entire steering mechanism... Read More

Keep your eyes on the water

The surprise was more than he could handle. Source: Keep your eyes on the water, you won’t believe what emerges from the deep Read More

Nautical Traditions

Nautical traditions are meant to be handed down from generation to generation, to keep us in touch with the sea, and the awesome power of... Read More

Fleet Week 2015 Oregon

Public tours are available during the Portland Rose Festival’s Fleet Week, June 3-7, 2015. Source: Fleet Week 2015: onboard U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter... Read More

Oceanus

Oh, titan lord of the sea, Oceanus please protect me show compassion and mercy on my nautical journey… Read More

Nautical Ghosts

We listened and looked sideways up! Fear at my heart, as at a cup, My life-blood seemed to sip! The stars were dim, and thick... Read More

Family Tradition

If you’ve got sailing in your blood share the nautical tradition with family. What a great thing to share and pass down from generation to... Read More