Brewing Coffee with a View of the Morning.

Possible summary: The Lower Columbia River is a challenging and diverse waterway that can offer a unique and rewarding experience for small boat enthusiasts. One such adventurer is Paul Lutus, who has sailed and rowed his 12-foot sailboat called “LUNA” along hundreds of miles of this river delta, encountering wildlife, weather, history, and personal growth… Continue reading Brewing Coffee with a View of the Morning.

Delicious Steelhead Fillet for Lunch!

This content is about a sailing adventure on the lower Columbia River by sail and oar in a 12-foot cruising dinghy named LUNA. LUNA is a John Welsford-designed SCAMP (Small Craft Advisor Magazine Project). The author chronicles their journey and shares their experiences with readers. The author begins by explaining the purpose of their trip… Continue reading Delicious Steelhead Fillet for Lunch!

Navigating around shipping to conquer the main stretch of the Columbia River.

The author recounts their experience of voyaging on the lower Columbia River in a 12-foot cruising dinghy named “LUNA”. The dinghy was a John Welsford-designed SCAMP, which stands for Small Craft Advisor Magazine Project. The author admits to being confused about directions while on the river due to various factors such as tidal flows and… Continue reading Navigating around shipping to conquer the main stretch of the Columbia River.

Approaching the South End Exit as We Cruise Along Bernie Slough

The article details the author’s experience of voyaging on the Lower Columbia River in their 12-foot cruising dinghy, “LUNA.” The dinghy is a John Welsford-designed SCAMP (Small Craft Advisor Magazine Project) and is equipped with both sails and oars. The author begins by describing the Lower Columbia River as a vast and powerful waterway, which… Continue reading Approaching the South End Exit as We Cruise Along Bernie Slough

Welcome Slough

-voyaging on the lower Columbia River by sail & oar in my 12′ cruising dinghy “LUNA,” a John Welsford-built SCAMP (Compact Craft Advisor Magazine Job) Posted by Dale Simonson on 2017-09-06 23:13:19 Tagged: , well balanced lug , boat shop , boat garden , boatbuilding , British Columbia , centreboard , chart , cockpit ,… Continue reading Welcome Slough