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Category: Sailing Information

Columbia River Locks – How to

April 21, 2025 Mike U Leave a comment

Simple guide to using the Columbia River Locks. Using the Locks on the Columbia River

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CRSA Going North Safely

April 1, 2025 Mike U

PDF with links to references and websites useful when planning a trip North to the Salish Sea. Version 2 w/radio…

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Sailing The San Juan’s Sailing Seminar

March 2, 2025 Mike U Leave a comment

Info sheet for the Crew Seminar – Sailing The San Juan’s (and other places)

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USCG Vessel Safety Check Form

January 23, 2025 Mike U Leave a comment

This is the form USCG officials use for Vessel Safety Checks.   ANSC 7012 (05-24)- Latest update

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Light List for Columbia and Willamette

November 20, 2024 Mike U Leave a comment

Light list for Columbia and Willamette Rivers of Jan 2024.

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Changes in Light List and LNM access

September 11, 2024 Mike U Leave a comment

Along with changes in paper charts, the USCG is announcing a new method to access updated light lists as well…

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Portland Area Bridges

June 27, 2024 Mike U Leave a comment

Bridge clearance heights and hailing procedures for the Portland area.

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Crossing the Columbia River Bar – Bar Hazards

February 18, 2023 Mike U

Two page document developed by Oregon State Marine Board, Washington State Boating program, USCG and NOAA.

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Lower Columbia River Guide

February 26, 2021 Mike U Leave a comment

A guide by the Oregon State Marine Board, Washington State Parks and the Sea Grant Programs of Washington and Oregon

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Columbia River Distance Chart

February 4, 2020 Mike U Leave a comment

Distances and locations along the river from the Columbia River Bar to the Dalles. Distances are in nautical miles using…

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Upcoming Events

Jun 5
June 5 - June 7

40th Annual Columbia River Ladies Cruise

Jun 12
June 12 - June 14

St Helens City Dock

Jul 17
July 17 - July 19

Bartlett Landing at Government Island

Aug 14
August 14 - August 16

Annual Rendezvous – Sand Island

Sep 18
September 18 - September 20

Kalama Marina

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Recent Posts

  • – Updated River Distance Chart
  • -2026 CRYA Cruising Guide now available for download
  • – Downriver Cruise, Departing from Kalama Following The Sept Cruise.
  • – I-5 Bridge Closure for Maintenance. (Feb 9-11)
  • – Quick Link for 2026 Dues
  • – Broadway Bridge – Reduced Opening and Clearance
  • – Have you noticed the small survey vessels working the river from shore to shore?
Picture of the Month - May
"Remembering Batwater Station"
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