2023
Moving the Sandman from its usual slip to Swantown in preparation for the 2023 Wooden Boat Festival.
John Ewing in control on a fine Saturday afternoon.
2022
Routine patrol turned to vessel assist. Coast Guard advised us of a boat taking on water near Eagle Island. Located vessel placed our pumps onboard and escorted her (along with Tacoma Fire) back to Day Island marina.
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.
2021
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.
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.
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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Boat aground in front of the OYC, how is that possible?
Bob Van Schoorl gets his Helm pin
Josh Culley is promoted to Crew
Hart Van Meter is promoted to Crew
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Jason Tolle is promoted to Crew
John Specht is promoted to Crew
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Another successful save of a sail-boater from Jerrell Cove.
After a long break Darlene, Steve and Scott man the boat again..
2019
Great work Rob and crew, two tows in one day
Lady Washington 2019 Harbor Days
Nice going Nick, shouldn't get lost now.
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.
Virginia V 2019 Harbor Days
Another fine Harbor Patrol picnic.
Can this boat be saved?
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Lakefair fireworks
Some salty dogs enjoying Lakefair fireworks
Mike, Mimi and Bob enjoying their day of recruit training.
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Another successful mission for
Commander LaRosa
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
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
2019 Toliva Shoals Race
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2019 Toliva Shoals Race
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2018
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
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
A fine crew keeping everyone safe at the 2018 Harbor Days
Wayne is handling the output. 07/29/2018
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Virginia V makes a visit for Harbor Days.
The Lady Washington makes a visit from the past
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
Sunset Tow... Budd Inlet. 07/16/2018
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
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
A Big Sail "in tow." June 16, 2018
"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!
It'll get you every time!
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
Long Tow... May 12, 2018
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!
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!
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Modutech Trip | March 2018
Hooray!! It fits!!
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!
Back end of 330Hp... Bad Boy!
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Cool new Helm panel!
Transom prepped and ready!
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Modutech Trip | February 2018
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.
Leaving Olympia... going to the Motor Doctor.
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"Is anybody home?"
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
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2017
Thanks to Captain Hellwig for 15 years!
Thanks to Captain Honey & His 1st Mate!
The Harbor Master Speaketh! Holiday 2017
Good friends... good food! Holiday 2017
Sunken Sailboat 12/03/2018
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
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Harbor Days 2017
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POHP Picnic 2017
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Great food...good times...lookin' forward to 2018!
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!!"
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
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
"Is that wine in that barrel?"
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It's warmer in the cabin!
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
In the sling.
Helmsman Whidden | 10 Years
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Almost there!
Captain. Pease | 30+ Years
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Haulin' timber!
Cant. Rushing | 15 Years
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Beautiful New Year's Day - Budd Inlet
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2016
M/V Port Pegasus...beginning the turn.
POHP: Duck Dynasty 2016
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Wanna' be Firefighters!
Campanula; October 10, 2016
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A little nudge from "Sharon."
ATON Rescue
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Foofaraw 2016
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Harbor Days...2016
RW Confer & Danielle at the Start Line
Little Ones
Paddle Crew # 1; 07/30/2016
Crew on the "Crazy Spectrum!"
Boat Fire; Des Moines; 06/30/16
Late shift long tow
Longview Logger 06/20/2016
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And the Winner is...Galene!
Medium Ones
'Nuff said!
Campanula 07/15/2016
Seagull Wake Boarding!
Boat Fire; Des Moines; 06/30/16
The Mountain is "Out!"
"Fringe Benefits!" 06/20/2016
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"And they're off!"
Big Ones!
San Antonio, TX Riverwalk HP
Campanula 07/15/2016
El Jefe!
Boat Fire; Des Moines; 06/30/16
Curious Dolphin Visitors
Longview Logger 06/20/2016
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Escorting Matakana Island
Rescued another one!
The refurbed Port 1
HP-1 escorting Ozge Aksoy.
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Opening Day 2016
A mighty heave!
Swantown Safety Day 2016
Rob & Terry monitoring long tow.
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Ready on the "Bridge!"
Meaningful Recruit Work!!
OK...Jerry & Wayne...enough!
On the rocks @ Nisqually Reach.
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First look at the rebuilt Yanmar.
Ready to reinstall.
A proud local Senior Citizen!
Man on a Rescue Mission!
Keeping an eye on our Marinas.
Da Boss!
Family-sized boats!
HP-1 on plane!
The very busy Harbor Director.
Another great day on the Sound!
Yacht Fire Johnson Pt 08/22/15
!st Tow ...35' Carver from Hope Island.
Meeting the Campanula...Dana Passage.
EOD Training - June 2015
Just hangin' at Zittle's for some diesel.
Escorting Big Brother!
Cocktail Island 1 - Visitors 0
Lakefair Early Evening 2015
Chasin' a Pot O' Gold!
Hangin' at Lakefair 2015
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Training in the rain.
All rebuilt & shiny new!
2015
Double-Decker Light Bar!!
Target Acquired! WTG Jacob!
On plane...coming to port!
Boss Engines!
Big Tugs!
Old Guys rule!
Tow Master!
Our local Life Ring!
Yacht Fire Johnson Pt 08/22/15
A 2-hour Tow!
"Think we could tow that one, Sheri?"
EOD Training - June 2015
The "Mountain" is out today!
Helping the Stranded
HP - 1
Lakefair Sunset Fire 2015
Oly Harbor from 1 million miles up!
Security | Safety | SAR
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Cozy cabin for 7!
Gently handling.
Hanging' with Sandman!
Brining Home the Prize!
Movin' on out!
A big year for Medusozoa!
Little boats.
HP-1 on the move.
Two in tow.
Smiles all around!
Yacht Fire - Long Tow - 08/22/15
2nd Tow...18' Cobalt from Port Plaza.
Easing the big girl to the dock.
EOD Training - June 2015
Another glorious day on Puget Sound!
Sunday Afternoon Long Tow
City of Olympia F Dock
Lakefair Sunset 2015
Yes...occasional summer clouds.
How many PFDs in that vessel, Skipper?
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Commanders shouldn't be smiling!
Rough seas SAR; October 2014
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The "Doctor" is in!!
Some "ugly lumber;" July 2015
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"Stayin' Alive...Stayin' Alive!!
Great catch!
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Fair Skies...Calm Seas...October 2014
The Port Fleet!
ATON Caretaking!
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Neat lines = Happy Captain!
Swantown Command HQ
Returning to Silent Duty
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July 3, 2015 @ Boston Harbor Marina
Our New Home Slip...G Dock
City Limits! Slow Down!
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