Articles

 

 
 

The Chilling Truth About Cold Water

First published in the February 2006 Edition of Pacific Yachting Magazine, this article shows how cold water kills, sometimes in as little as a couple of minutes.

See the original article in Pacific Yachting magazine 

 
 

Grenville Channel and the Skeena River

Boaters are often surprised by the strength and direction of the current in Grenville Channel. The truth is that the only sure thing about Grenville Channel is its unpredictability. Captain Monahan shares his insights about the channel and the influence of the Skeena River. 

Originally published at www.portsandpasses.com (No longer available)

   
 

Will

Learn about Will, the famous Jedediah Island horse.

 
 

William Thompson (

William Thompson (Lord Kelvin) was a visionary inventor and scientist of the 19th century. 

 
 

Magnetic North is on the Move (and why we shouldn't worry)

The Magnetic North Pole is currently moving faster than at any time in history.

This article was first published at www.portsandpasses.com and at Waggonerguide.com

 
 

The Puget Sound Model

An analog working model of Puget Sound. 

   
 

How GPS Works

Have you ever wondered how GPS works. There is a simple explanation--and it is not rocket science!!

   
   

 

 

 

 

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