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Boaters Play Critical Role in Protecting Endangered Whales
FRIDAY HARBOR, WA. - Labor Day weekend is approaching, the last hurrah for many summer boaters before buckling down for the fall. As scores of vessels take to local waterways…
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Live with SBS Live 9/23/21 - Seattle Harbor Patrol![]()
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Perhaps you have seen harbor patrol boats providing assistance at special marine events on Lake Washington or Lake Union, but did you know that harbor patrols provide other vital services like helping disabled boats, investigating water-related accidents, and other response services? Sergeant Kevin Haistings of the Seattle Harbor Patrol joins Waggoner and NMTA hosts to share his stories and on-the-water experiences while serving the boating community. Be sure to join us to hear about future boating trends and services.
SBS Live 9/16/21 - The Sarah Elizabeth Banks, a Converted Fire Boat![]()
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What does it take to convert a steam-powered British fire boat to a sailing rig and then a West Coast cruiser? Join Waggoner and NMTA hosts to hear how Malcolm Harker – Yorkshireman, engineer, shipbuilder, and sailor – accomplished this special make-over for the Sarah Elizabeth Banks, aka the ssSEB. Learn about the history of this unique vessel, including her classic steam gauges, her riveted steel plates, and other trappings left-over from its steam-powered heritage as described by guest Malcolm Harker.
