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Big Picture: New boat launched by OARS Print
By Art Shotwell   
September 03, 2010

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After 6 months of work by a team of boatbuilders, the Old Anacortes Rowing Society (OARS) Thursday launched their new wooden 27-foot gig, the Island Star, then showed the boat off to a small crowd at the north end of Cap Sante Marina.

 

 
Big Picture: Wooden boats converge at Bowman Bay Print
By Editor   
August 28, 2010

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Wooden boats from all over converged on Bowman Bay this afternoon for what Traditional Small Craft Association members call a “messabout.” A picnic lunch featuring fresh salmon from the Sea Bear company was provided by the folks from the Anacortes Community Maritime Center.  More than a dozen rowboats, sailboats and kayaks were enjoyed by all in attendance.  (Erica Pickett photo)

 
Big Picture: Summer day in Washington Park Print
By Editor   
August 25, 2010

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Richard Grosvenor did just what just about anyone would do when they come face-to-face with a deer in Washington Park on a summer day: he pulled out his camera and got an unforgettable shot. 

 
Big Picture: Tall ships ready for battle Print
By Art Shotwell   
July 31, 2010
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The tall ship Lady Washington heads out of Cap Sante Marina Saturday afternoon on what they call a 'Battle Sail,' a 3 hour recreation of a typical 18th century naval skirmish. The Hawaiian Chieftain, another tall ship, followed the Lady Washington out to Fidalgo Bay.

 
Big Picture: Samish Healing Pole raised Print
By Art Shotwell   
June 26, 2010

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The Samish Indian Nation unveiled a healing totem pole Saturday in a 2 hour ceremony at the Samish-owned Fidalgo Bay Resort & RV Park. One small hitch: as the pole was being unwrapped, one of the blankets caught on an edge and a aerial bucket vehicle had be used to unsag the blanket.

 
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