Aviation Rescue Boats
A comprehensive overview of the development, use, and evolution of AVRs, highlighting key manufacturers, design changes, and the training of crews for these vital rescue vessels.
Floating Communities
Once born from logging, fishing lore, Now havens on a liquid floor. From industry to tranquil bliss, A lifestyle change, none would miss.
The Salish Sea, their backyard view, Where old and new blend into blue. A testament to human will, These homes that ride the water, still.
From work to play, they’ve found their way, These floating isles where children play. A world apart, yet close to shore, Where land and sea forever more,
Washington State Ferry System
The Washington State Ferries (WSF) system began operations on June 1, 1951. Before the state’s involvement, ferry services in the region were primarily managed by private companies, notably the Puget Sound Navigation Company (PSNC), also known as the Black Ball Line, led by Captain Alexander Peabody. The state took over the ferry operations due to…
Titanic
The sinking of the Titanic continues to captivate people more than 100 years after the tragedy due to several factors. The ship’s discovery in 1985, the release of James Cameron’s blockbuster film in 1997, and the 100th anniversary of the sinking in 2012 have all contributed to a resurgence of interest in the Titanic. The…
Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore
Once a symbol of strength, a towering span, The Key Bridge stood tall, connecting land to land. But now, its steel arches lie shattered and not to be mended, A tragic reminder of the nation untended.
This bridge, a metaphor for our nation’s soul, Has crumbled, leaving us to bear the toll. The foundations that once held us firm and true Have given way, leaving us adrift, unsure what to do.
Seasickness
Seasickness is a condition caused by the confusion between different parts of the balance mechanism in the body. It occurs when the brain receives conflicting signals from the inner ear’s vestibular system, which senses motion and gravity, and other sensory inputs like vision. This sensory mismatch leads to symptoms such as nausea, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue3. Seasickness is a common issue for individuals on boats due to the conflicting signals received by the brain when the body registers motion but the eyes perceive stability.
Groupe Beneteau
In the heart of Belltown, where the city meets the sea, Groupe Beneteau’s vessels, as majestic as can be. On the water they glide, with grace and with pride, A sight to behold, on the incoming tide.
Pulling Together, Salish Sea, Boys in the Boat
The Boys in the Boat is a story about the University of Washington’s rowing team in the 1930s and is the name of the movie directed by George Clooney135. The team consisted of nine working-class young men who achieved great success in the rowing world and represented the United States at the 1936 Berlin Olympics12.…
Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy Buffett is a well-known musician and avid boater. He is the owner of the sailing yacht “Drifter,” a custom 15.24-meter Pacific Seacraft built in North Carolina1. “Margaritaville” is a famous song by Jimmy Buffett, and it has also become a brand associated with his laid-back lifestyle and business ventures, including restaurants, hotels, and merchandise4.…
Brunswick an Edson Legacy
John Orin Edson was a visionary entrepreneur who founded Bayliner Marine, a company that revolutionized the boating industry. Born in Bellingham, Washington, in 1932, Edson grew up boating with his family on Lake Washington in Seattle12. He started selling used boats and soon realized he had a business going. To feed his growing retail business and what he foresaw as the demands of first-time boat buyers, Edson began building his own line of boats. He needed a snazzy name and purchased the brand name “Bayliner” for $100 from a local boat builder in Tacoma, Washington. Bayliner became a huge success, and the company was incorporated officially in 1972.