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Port of Olympia Harbor Patrol

2022

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A Puffin is rescued from Budd Inlet
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Refurbishing and cleaning Purple Martin nests.
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Using the pump from HP 1
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Darlene, Jon Hart, and Jon Specht having fun on Port 1.
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Darlene, Dennis, and Sheri Parker on her last day.
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Paddleboat found adrift off Zittle's Marina. No bodies found .
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87 foot foot Coast Guard Cutter Swordfish from Port Angeles came to help us.
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2021

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Darlene holding Mt. Rainier in place
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Dennis Erdahl and Ariana Jacobson enjoying another day
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A great reason to be on the water in the evening.
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Now what are you going to do with it Steve?
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Steve and Dave Palazzio keeping an eye on their catch.
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Oh Oh someone forgot to maintain their boat.
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Forest Surveyor was built in Vancouver B.C. as a picket boat for patrol in WW II. After the war she was transferred to B.C. Forestry as a patrol and survey vessel. She is owned now by the N.W. Marine Propulsion Museum.
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PictureBoat aground in front of the OYC, how is that possible?

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Bob Van Schoorl gets his Helm pin
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Josh Culley is promoted to Crew
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Hart Van Meter is promoted to Crew
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Jason Tolle is promoted to Crew
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John Specht is promoted to Crew
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Another successful save of a sail-boater from Jerrell Cove.
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After a long break Darlene, Steve and Scott man the boat again..

2019

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Great work Rob and crew, two tows in one day
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Lady Washington 2019 Harbor Days
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Nice going Nick, shouldn't get lost now.
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No matter what size boat you have it is important to check the tides.
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Despite the cold the 2019 bird box clean-up crew is a happy one.
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Virginia V 2019 Harbor Days
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Another fine Harbor Patrol picnic.
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Can this boat be saved?
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Lakefair fireworks
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Some salty dogs enjoying Lakefair fireworks
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Mike, Mimi and Bob enjoying their day of recruit training.
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Another successful mission for Commander LaRosa
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The trainers. Darlene, Nick, Jerry, Jeff and Wayne, all having a great day.
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Change of shift
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Another fine day on the water.
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Arrgh matey, I'm in command now
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Releasing this fine vessel from her mooring.
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A little late for the flares..
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Another derelict boat.
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Capt. Hellwig recruits a new crewmember, although she is a little afraid of the water.
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Running in fog requires vigilance on the part of the individual on the helm.
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West Bay Marina Damage from February snow
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2019 Toliva Shoals Race
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2019 Toliva Shoals Race

2018


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Cmdr. Nick becoming Capt. Nick 12/012/2018
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Winding up 10 great years 12/12/2018
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One very BIG tree stump! 12/02/2018
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Another derelict vessel just north of Big Tykle Cove
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Old sailboat aground near Priest Point Park
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Cmndr Nick... on the job! Tow "Client?" Linda Whitcher! 07/31/2018
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A fine crew keeping everyone safe at the 2018 Harbor Days
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Wayne is handling the output. 07/29/2018
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Virginia V makes a visit for Harbor Days.
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The Lady Washington makes a visit from the past
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Rob, Wayne & Sherwin 07/29/2018
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Gettin' down into that bilge. 07/29/2018
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The Pump is working! 07/29/2018
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King's Way has a problem! 07/29/2018
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Wayne, Sherwin, Rob & Gene to the rescue. 07/29/2018
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ATON Work Party. 07/17/2018
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Sunset Tow... Budd Inlet. 07/16/2018
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Sunshine... fair weather, and a quiet tow. 07/15/2018
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This big rascal isn't getting away from me! 07/15/2018
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What?!?! Lafefair Foodfest... and nobody invited me!! 07/15/2018
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Fireworks Pre show July 3, 2018
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Fireworks Pre show July 3, 2018
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Boston Harbor July 3, 2018
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A Big Sail "in tow." June 16, 2018
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"Let my little Crab go!"
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Derelict Crab Pots... a dangerous nuisance!
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Even though he's crabby, be nice!
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It'll get you every time!
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Ahh...Sunny day on the Spoils Bank 05/27/2018
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"...and it came to a screeching halt!" 05/27/2018
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Congratulations Capt Hager! | FMT Graduate 05/22/2018
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Silver Explorer May 16, 2018
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Long Tow... May 12, 2018
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Launching the LRB.
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Cmdr Kirchoff... the willing "victim."
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Cmdr Gillming demonstrates the HP-1 batter pack.
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Oh...yes1 It rained... just ask Sherwin.
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Successful duty begins with the basic checks.
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Janet handles the nozzle during pump training.
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Jeff Case leads the Instruction for Recruit 2018
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2018 Recruits - Dave, Barb & Janet paying close attention.
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Be careful about your clearance!
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Know your limits!
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... even when trailering!
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That's what Nick said!
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Not good to drill holes in a boat, Nick!
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Capt. Cassidy looks pleased!
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Capt. Hellwig would have us believe that is just "tea!"
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WOW! Is it really ready?
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Checking the new PowerPlant!

Modutech Trip | March 2018

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Hooray!! It fits!!
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Refurbished engine bilge; corrosion stopped!
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New Outdrive... still in the box.
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Let me see! Let me see!
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Back end of 330Hp... Bad Boy!
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Cool new Helm panel!
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Transom prepped and ready!

Modutech Trip | February 2018

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Transom rebuilt for new outdrive.
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Our "new" engine? Just kidding!
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So, how's it look, Jerry?
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The worn out old outdrive.
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02/26/2018; Back to Modutech for a visit.
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HP-1's Work Shed
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The Outdoor Shop.
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The BIG Shop!
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Arrived...Modutech Marine.
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"Why didn't we arrive at high tide...Ugh!"
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Hylebos Waterway.
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Hylebos Bridge.
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Commencement Bay... Tacoma.
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Leaving Olympia... going to the Motor Doctor.
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"Is anybody home?"
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Cmdr Nick knows the way!

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Scrub that Dinghy!
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"I think something's got a hold of me!"
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Great Clean Up | 02/11/2018
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Great Clean Up | 02/11/2018
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"Now what do I do with this?!?
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Cmndr Gillming"s Garage... on a good day!
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Great Clean Up | 02/10/2018
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Great Clean Up | 02/10/2018

2017


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Thanks to Captain Hellwig for 15 years!
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Thanks to Captain Honey & His 1st Mate!
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The Harbor Master Speaketh! Holiday 2017
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Good friends... good food! Holiday 2017
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Sunken Sailboat 12/03/2018
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The "Lost" was found! 11/18/2017
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Going Home 11/18/2017
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Much appreciated Fuel Dock 11/04/2017
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Sittin' On The Dock 11/04/2017

Harbor Days 2017

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POHP Picnic 2017

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Great food...good times...lookin' forward to 2018!


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Captain Hellwig shows the Rookies some secret stuff.
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Captain Pease ponders the Universe.
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Kenmore Air drops in for a quick visit.
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Oh look!! An Airplane!
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Rookie Dog Collars
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Glam Shot!
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Towmaster Cassidy 06/01/2017
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Stump Wrestling POHP Style
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Ooopps!! (05/13/17)
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Fun in the Sun 05/27/2017
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King Blue Heron!
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Long Tow 05/14/17
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Twin 50 caliber "Boom Sticks!!"
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Latimer's Landing
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Latimer's Landing - Relief Station!!
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Pot 'O Gold...Priest Point Park
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Tow BOSS!
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Rendezvous
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Hey Sheri!
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2017 Dragon Boat Festival
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How many Captains does it take...?!?!?!
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King of Stumps!
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Crwmn Whidden tends a "log"
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Lonely Cmndr LaRosa
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"Is that wine in that barrel?"
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It's warmer in the cabin!
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Priming the pump.
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Rich, Scott & Dave
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On the nozzle.
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LRB...Oarsmanship 101
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Engine Check: Pat, Craig & Rick
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Long Tow: Pat, Craig & Rick
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Light Check: Rick & Craig
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Naruto Strait 03/06/2017
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Naruto Strait 03/06/2017
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Naruto Strait 03/06/2017
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Trinityborg, 02/25/2017
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TrinityBorg 03/02/2017
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Port of Olympia, 02/25/2017

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Trinityborg; 02/24/2017
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New Fuel Dock; 02/24/2017
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Trinityborg; 02/24/2017
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Rogue tree; Turning Basin; 02/20/2017
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In the sling.
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Helmsman Whidden | 10 Years
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Almost there!
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Captain. Pease | 30+ Years
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Haulin' timber!
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Cant. Rushing | 15 Years

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Beautiful New Year's Day - Budd Inlet
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2016


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M/V Port Pegasus...beginning the turn.
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POHP: Duck Dynasty 2016
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Wanna' be Firefighters!
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Campanula; October 10, 2016
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A little nudge from "Sharon."
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ATON Rescue

Foofaraw 2016

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Harbor Days...2016

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RW Confer & Danielle at the Start Line
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Little Ones
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Paddle Crew # 1; 07/30/2016
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Crew on the "Crazy Spectrum!"
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Boat Fire; Des Moines; 06/30/16
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Late shift long tow
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Longview Logger 06/20/2016
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And the Winner is...Galene!
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Medium Ones
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'Nuff said!
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Campanula 07/15/2016
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Seagull Wake Boarding!
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Boat Fire; Des Moines; 06/30/16
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The Mountain is "Out!"
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"Fringe Benefits!" 06/20/2016
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"And they're off!"
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Big Ones!
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San Antonio, TX Riverwalk HP
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Campanula 07/15/2016
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El Jefe!
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Boat Fire; Des Moines; 06/30/16
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Curious Dolphin Visitors
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Longview Logger 06/20/2016
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Escorting Matakana Island
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Rescued another one!
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The refurbed Port 1
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HP-1 escorting Ozge Aksoy.
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Opening Day 2016
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A mighty heave!
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Swantown Safety Day 2016
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Rob & Terry monitoring long tow.
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Ready on the "Bridge!"
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Meaningful Recruit Work!!
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OK...Jerry & Wayne...enough!
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On the rocks @ Nisqually Reach.
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First look at the rebuilt Yanmar.
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Ready to reinstall.


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A proud local Senior Citizen!
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Man on a Rescue Mission!
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Keeping an eye on our Marinas.
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Da Boss!
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Family-sized boats!
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HP-1 on plane!
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The very busy Harbor Director.
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Another great day on the Sound!
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Yacht Fire Johnson Pt 08/22/15
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!st Tow ...35' Carver from Hope Island.
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Meeting the Campanula...Dana Passage.
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EOD Training - June 2015
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Just hangin' at Zittle's for some diesel.
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Escorting Big Brother!
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Cocktail Island 1 - Visitors 0
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Lakefair Early Evening 2015
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Chasin' a Pot O' Gold!
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Hangin' at Lakefair 2015
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Training in the rain.
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All rebuilt & shiny new!

2015


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Double-Decker Light Bar!!
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Target Acquired! WTG Jacob!
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On plane...coming to port!
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Boss Engines!
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Big Tugs!
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Old Guys rule!
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Tow Master!
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Our local Life Ring!
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Yacht Fire Johnson Pt 08/22/15
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A 2-hour Tow!
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"Think we could tow that one, Sheri?"
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EOD Training - June 2015
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The "Mountain" is out today!
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Helping the Stranded
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HP - 1
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Lakefair Sunset Fire 2015
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Oly Harbor from 1 million miles up!
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Security | Safety | SAR
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Cozy cabin for 7!
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Gently handling.


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Hanging' with Sandman!
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Brining Home the Prize!
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Movin' on out!
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A big year for Medusozoa!
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Little boats.
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HP-1 on the move.
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Two in tow.
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Smiles all around!
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Yacht Fire - Long Tow - 08/22/15
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2nd Tow...18' Cobalt from Port Plaza.
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Easing the big girl to the dock.
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EOD Training - June 2015
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Another glorious day on Puget Sound!
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Sunday Afternoon Long Tow
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City of Olympia F Dock
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Lakefair Sunset 2015
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Yes...occasional summer clouds.
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How many PFDs in that vessel, Skipper?
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Commanders shouldn't be smiling!
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Rough seas SAR; October 2014
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The "Doctor" is in!!
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Some "ugly lumber;" July 2015
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"Stayin' Alive...Stayin' Alive!!
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Great catch!
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Fair Skies...Calm Seas...October 2014
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The Port Fleet!
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ATON Caretaking!
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Neat lines = Happy Captain!
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Swantown Command HQ
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Returning to Silent Duty
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July 3, 2015 @ Boston Harbor Marina
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Our New Home Slip...G Dock
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City Limits! Slow Down!