Just Pulled In: Coal Harbor Marina - Part II

Thanks for the ID Brian that’s one tough trawler. (Nice model)
Just over a decade ago I was at the Sydney Boat show and almost bought a refurbished steel boat. If I remember correctly, the salesman said that it was G. Marshall’s personal yacht at that time (not 100% sure on that one).

The new Platinum Yacht is pretty impressive, supposedly it’s already totally booked for this year.

Bunch of Yachts and Small CruiseShips...

They are trying to reach a different demographic with a focus on Eco tourism, as opposed to the Big Cruiseships that mimic a floating Vegas Hotel with a mile long buffet.
Another advantage is that they can access inlets and fjords that the Big ships can’t.
Not as much fun as a personal Yacht with a: trailing Salmon line, a couple of crab traps, beach hibachi, and a bunch of kayaks strapped on deck, but a step closer never the less.
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About Cruise West
(Story from Cruise Critic)
(Photo’s by Dave Dean)

When the West family, the founders and owners of Cruise West, began offering unique and personal travel experiences in Alaska more than 61 years ago, a philosophy commenced that remains true to this day: provide up-close travel that focuses on the destination -- its scenery, wildlife, natural history and culture -- all in the company of limited numbers of like-minded travellers. The company expanded from land tours to its first Alaska ocean cruise offering in 1958, originating the passenger cruise market in the 49th state.

Move forward 50 years and Cruise West is the largest small-ship player in Alaska, and in a growth mode with the acquisition in 2006 of Clipper Cruise Line's Yorktown Clipper (renamed Spirit of Yorktown) and Nantucket Clipper (renamed Spirit of Nantucket, and then renamed again Spirit of Glacier Bay). In 2008 the line will have eight ships in Alaska for the summer season -- the ninth Cruise West ship, Pacific Explorer, stays in Costa Rica.

The ships are mostly American-flagged and American-crewed, except Spirit of Oceanus, which is flagged in the Bahamas and has an international crew. Pacific Explorer is flagged in Costa Rica and has a Costa Rican crew. The U.S.-flag status allows Cruise West to operate unique routes within American waters that most other cruise lines cannot. While magnificent sweeping views are certainly abundant in every one of Cruise West's destinations, it's the glory of the details -- as viewed from the shallow-draft vessels -- that provide the most rewarding memories. See an eagle in a tree on a tiny rocky islet, or the barnacles on a humpback's fin

Well, the Camera sits on top of the windowsill and any one of my family members that sees something of interest OutTheWindow is encouraged to take a photo.
It seems that some find everything interesting and put me to task as far as posting their captures on YF.
I personally account for about 20% of all the photos taken, so here are some more boats.
* I will be changing the rules for photo criteria (boat size) at the next family meeting.

Random observations...

Just trying to get people with the program:

1 – click on a Yacht sponsor
2 – buy a Yacht
3 – hire a Captain and Crew through YF personals
4 – sail up to Canada
5 – see Vancouver and lots of wildlife
6 – leave lots of money behind
7 – sail in front of my place for a picture
8 – frequent the Forum and tell us all about it
9 – get Brian to build you a model of your Yacht

Tell your friends & have them repeat steps1 through 9

Out & About ...

A couple of SonShips, and Tugs showing off.

Not very graceful is it, Tugs have no business doing anything other than pulling or pushing.
They were part of the opening ceremonies of the new 1.1 Million S.F. waterfront convention centre, along with their good time buddy Mr. Fireboat.