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Weather Class
A few Pacific Northwest Weather web links for a weather class I am taking and helping with in Seattle. West Point Marine Weather: Bearing Sea Weather Buoy: NOAA Seattle Weather: Greenwood / Green Lake Weather: Another NOAA Seattle View: Cliff … Continue reading
Useful Web Sites and Information for Boaters and USCG Auxiliary Members
Please see Post Index Page for More Articles on Boating Safety. Classes and Vessel Safety Checks Take a Safe Boating Class Public Boaters Education from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in Washington State and the Northwest. Click on the “Submit” … Continue reading
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