Salem-News.com News Feed for articles tagged with boating www.salem-news.com 2010 The Oregon State Marine Board will enter Executive Session prior to the conclusion of the regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 21. The meeting, which includes the agenda items listed below, will be held at the Marine Board office, 435 Commercial Street NE, in Salem. http://salem-news.com/articles/april192011/marine-board-meeting.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april192011/marine-board-meeting.php Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:06:00 PDT Portland Fire & Rescue responded to a river incident that involved five craft in a marine fire reported just before 8:00 this evening. It occurred behind Babeckos Yacht Sales located at 3157 NE Marine Dr. A total of two fireboats, four fire engines and two fire trucks were dispatched. http://salem-news.com/articles/november042010/portland-boat-fires.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november042010/portland-boat-fires.php Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:52:00 PDT The Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Sector Columbia River, in Astoria, Oregon, has closed the Columbia River, Yaquina Bay, Ore., Siuslaw River, Ore., and Grays Harbor, Wash., bar entrances due to hazardous conditions, Tuesday. The bar closures are for all vessels and any request to transit the bars prior to re-opening must be approved by the Captain of the Port, Sector Columbia River. Mariners may contact the Coast Guard on VHF-FM Channel 16 or Sector Columbia River by telephone at (503) 861-6211 for further information or to request crossing. http://salem-news.com/articles/november022010/oregon-coast-bar-closures.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november022010/oregon-coast-bar-closures.php Tue, 02 Nov 2010 20:46:00 PDT The Oregon State Marine Board recognized several Marine Deputies for their outstanding job performance and lifesaving efforts during the 2010 boating season at the Marine Board’s annual Marine Law Enforcement Conference held in Bend, on October 16. Yamhill County Marine Patrol Unit was recognized with the “Seasonal Program of the Year Award” for their patrol efforts during the 2010 boating season. The Yamhill County Marine Patrol conducted 652 boat examinations, issued 30 citations and 188 warnings, conducted 26 hull inspections, conducted four boater education classes educating 74 students and recovered three stolen motor boats. http://salem-news.com/articles/november022010/yamhill-marine-patrol.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november022010/yamhill-marine-patrol.php Tue, 02 Nov 2010 18:39:00 PDT The Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Sector Columbia River, reopened the Columbia River, Yaquina Bay, Oregon, Coos Bay, Oregon, Umpqua River, Oregon, and Grays Harbor, Washington, bar entrances Tuesday, with restrictions to recreational and uninspected passenger vessels. The closures of the Depoe Bay, Oregon, Tillamook Bay, Oregon, and Siuslaw River, Oregon, bar entrances are still in effect due to hazardous conditions. http://salem-news.com/articles/october262010/coastguard-closure-updates.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october262010/coastguard-closure-updates.php Tue, 26 Oct 2010 22:41:00 PDT The Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Sector Columbia River, in Astoria, Ore., has closed the Columbia River, Tillamook Bay, Ore., and Siuslaw River, Ore., bar entrances due to hazardous conditions, Saturday. The bar closures are for all vessels and any request to transit the bars prior to re-opening must be approved by the Captain of the Port, Sector Columbia River. Mariners may contact the Coast Guard on VHF-FM Channel 16 or Sector Columbia River by telephone at (503) 861-6211 for further information or to request crossing. http://salem-news.com/articles/october232010/coast-guard-closures.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october232010/coast-guard-closures.php Sat, 23 Oct 2010 19:30:00 PDT Dear EarthTalk: How are populations of the world’s orca whales faring these days? Are we still in danger of losing them all in the wild? -- J. Witham, Bangor, ME ET:The largest member of the dolphin family and a major draw at marine parks, orcas (also known as “killer whales”) are highly intelligent and social marine mammals that, because of these traits, have come to be known as ambassadors for nature and marine ecosystems around the world. http://salem-news.com/articles/september142009/earth_talk_09-09-14.php http://salem-news.com/articles/september142009/earth_talk_09-09-14.php Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:24:00 PDT Rescuers say two men jumped off a rented sailboat into the Columbia River to cool off around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, and only one was able to make it back to the sailboat. The other male is presumed drowned. Lt. Rich Tyler with Portland Fire and Rescue, says crews were called out at 6:36 p.m. Saturday evening to a person in the water just east of Hayden Island in the Columbia River. http://salem-news.com/articles/august022009/missing_men_8-2-09.php http://salem-news.com/articles/august022009/missing_men_8-2-09.php Sun, 02 Aug 2009 01:18:00 PDT The previously reported blockage across the main channel of the North Santiam River near Jefferson has been cleared. The Oregon Marine Board reports that a large cottonwood tree was removed to the shore on June 25th. A significant amount of trees and debris had collected in the main channel, blocking the path of boaters. This made the sections of river very dangerous because of a 90 degree turn in the river; a scenario that offered little warning. http://salem-news.com/articles/june302009/santiam_cleared_gr_6-30-09.php http://salem-news.com/articles/june302009/santiam_cleared_gr_6-30-09.php Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:06:00 PDT The Oregon House of Representatives approved HB-3013 A on Thursday, outlining a detailed plan and timeline to complete evaluation of six potential marine reserve sites recommended by the Governor’s Ocean Policy Advisory Council. In addition, the bill establishes two pilot marine reserve projects at Otter Rock near Depoe Bay and Redfish Rocks near Port Orford and prescribes a process to evaluate the potential for reserves in four other areas of the coast. The vote was 51-0. http://salem-news.com/articles/may282009/coastal_bill_5-28-09.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may282009/coastal_bill_5-28-09.php Thu, 28 May 2009 18:36:00 PDT In April, Roseburg-based North River Boats closed its doors without the means to deliver nearly 100 workers a final paycheck. Oregon’s Wage Security Fund (WSF) protects workers in these unfortunate instances and ensures payment of final wages when a company closes and does not have sufficient funds to fully and promptly pay final wages owed to employees. The WSF, established in 1985, is unique to Oregon. http://salem-news.com/articles/may222009/oregon_hiring_5-22-09.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may222009/oregon_hiring_5-22-09.php Fri, 22 May 2009 14:17:00 PDT Recent events in Roseburg Oregon are keeping thousands of boaters attentive to the Oregon boatmakers' developing news; none of it too good. http://salem-news.com/articles/april092009/north_river_mw_4-9-09.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april092009/north_river_mw_4-9-09.php Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:04:00 PDT The chilly waters of the Clackamas River are flowing at higher than usual levels and officials there are concerned over hazards that could affect anyone who goes near it. Clackamas County Deputy Strickland says he became concerned about the overnight increased elevation of this river and that prompted him to make an inquiry about the current water conditions. In completing the research, Strickland discovered the river has raised an additional 2.5' overnight. http://salem-news.com/articles/may182008/water_hazards_5-18-08.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may182008/water_hazards_5-18-08.php Sun, 18 May 2008 12:19:00 PDT The Albany Fire Department will again have their Loan-A-Life Jacket Program beginning Memorial Day weekend and ending Labor Day weekend. Last year, the Albany Fire Department documented over 80 uses of the life jackets last year and experienced no river drowning in the Albany area. The program came in response to the national statistic from the Center for Disease Control that drowning are the number two reason children under the age of 14 are injured or die. http://salem-news.com/articles/may222007/life_jacket_program_052207.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may222007/life_jacket_program_052207.php Tue, 22 May 2007 14:12:00 PDT The Marine Board held a public meeting on April 4th, to hear comments on revising the current boating deadline at Willamette Falls. There was general agreement that the green bridge, which is the current boating deadline, was the preferred deadline for angling and enforcement purposes. http://salem-news.com/articles/april232007/willamette_falls_042307.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april232007/willamette_falls_042307.php Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:36:00 PDT The shooting of a federally-protected California sea lion in the Multnomah Channel of the Willamette River is drawing both state and federal resources as police try to determine exactly who is responsible for pulling the trigger. Agencies investigating the incident that happened near Coon Island in Columbia County include Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division and NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service. http://salem-news.com/articles/april192007/sealion_41807.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april192007/sealion_41807.php Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:57:00 PDT The cost for replacing a boater education card in Oregon has gone from $5 to $8. The increase is due to increasing costs for processing and mailing. The fee for not carrying a boater education card is $97. http://salem-news.com/articles/january022007/cardfee_010207.php http://salem-news.com/articles/january022007/cardfee_010207.php Tue, 02 Jan 2007 09:14:00 PST Boaters on the South Santiam River have reported a potentially dangerous obstruction about two miles below the Wiley Creek Park Boat Launch between Sweet Home and Foster Reservoir. A large cottonwood tree has fallen into the river making passage especially tricky for drift boats, inner-tubers, and other types of craft, as the water levels continue to drop. The Marine Board urges caution in this stretch of the river while managers look for a way to move the tree to a less dangerous location. http://salem-news.com/articles/july102006/santiam_hazard_71006.php http://salem-news.com/articles/july102006/santiam_hazard_71006.php Mon, 10 Jul 2006 15:00:00 PDT Marine law enforcement officers from 17 counties will converge on Camp Rilea, near Astoria, for an intensive two-week training course beginning May 11th. "This is a safe training environment that replicates situations officers will routinely experience," said VanMeter, Law Enforcement Training Coordinator for the Marine Board. "It gives officers a chance to build their confidence and skills on the water. When they leave this academy, they'll be ready for action in the field." http://salem-news.com/articles/may82006/Deputy_Training_5806.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may82006/Deputy_Training_5806.php Mon, 08 May 2006 23:01:00 PDT Unregistered boat owners beware, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Deputies are out walking the docks at marinas, looking for boats that have expired registration decals. Clackamas County Sherriff`s Deputy Doug Olson says boat owners he comes into contact with are unaware that if their boat is moored at a marina, it still needs to have current registration decals. Failure to have a current certificate of number or registration can result in a fine of up to $273. http://salem-news.com/articles/march272006/boattags_32606.php http://salem-news.com/articles/march272006/boattags_32606.php Mon, 27 Mar 2006 10:47:00 PST The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and Keizer Fire District are offering a boaters safety class on Saturday. Those who pilot boats on Oregon waterways, between the ages of 12 and 50, with motors of 10 hp or more are required to have a Boater Education Card. Successful completion of this class meets the state`s education requirements for the card. http://salem-news.com/articles/march142006/boat_training_31306.php http://salem-news.com/articles/march142006/boat_training_31306.php Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:58:00 PST A family of four was rescued by Salem firefighters Sunday evening after their twelve-foot boat encountered engine trouble. Salem Fire's Joe Parrott says the four were on a pleasure cruise when the boat's motor apparently ran out of gas. http://salem-news.com/articles/february132006/boat_rescue.php http://salem-news.com/articles/february132006/boat_rescue.php Mon, 13 Feb 2006 15:53:00 PST