‘Western Flyer’ returns to the Pacific Northwest
Image: ‘Western Flyer’ at dock during extra-low tides in Yaquina Bay in Newport, OR, on May 14, 2026. One of the world’s most famous fishing vessels, Western Flyer, has, once again, returned to its old stomping grounds in the Pacific Northwest. In March 1940, Nobel Prize-winning writer John Steinbeck and esteemed marine biologist Edward “Doc” […]
Nautical Northwest Writing Contest Timeline Extended
Ever since we of Nautical Northwest announced our writing and photography contest, I as editor have received a consistent buzz of readers expressing interest. To me, it seems like we’ve touched on something here in the regional zeitgeist, namely a proper outlet and platform for in-depth and high-level aquatic-facing writing and photography. Of course, this […]