Rainy as I drove in. That stopped for a short time, then started back up.
Was out there years ago during decent weather:
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Fishing vessel Pacific Girl
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Entering Westport Friday afternoon, Feb 23rd.
Westport, WA
When the time is right, the top of Mount Rainier is visible from this cam:
Westport – coastal weather cam here.
We head out to Westport to see the working waterfront and an authentic seaport town. Generations of families have memories of coming out for fishing trips, spending time at the state parks and beaches, etc.
I am sort of a concealed carry person when it comes to having a smart phone. I am totally at peace with the idea of going for weeks without picking it up. I do not know or care what version of phone I have. Completely good with those who may take joy in being connected with all this. Not here to take anything away from them.
We went in for lunch and my wife pointed out the sign above to me. Love it.
We are at Aloha Alabama BBQ. My wife likes it because they have a plant based menu option. I like the rest of the menu, good service and a nice glass of ale. We drop in here most anytime we are in town.
Old Ways – Maps and Books:
Possibly of interest:
The Old Days – People Would Exchange A Wave
There once was a foot ferry between Westport and Ocean Shores:
Less Than Two Miles As The Crow Flies – Ocean Shores Marina History
More here:
Ocean Shores Marina History – A Time Gone By
98569 Coastal Erosion Attitudes
Westport, WA
When the time is right, the top of Mount Rainier is visible from this cam:
Westport – coastal weather cam here.
Grabbed a camera and went out to sample the scene. I was out at high tide Dec 15, 2023.
Photo above: Today at high tide – Chance A La Mer beach approach.
Again today: We are in a high pressure weather pattern with winds from the east.
Last time:
Went out to look at the new emergency berm recently installed west of Damon Point.
Late 2023 – Reaction Mode
Love to see the press get in the habit of asking more questions.
In the news:
Dec 8, 2023 The Daily World
Sacrificial sand: Berm to hold off waves in Ocean Shores, for now
City starts work on emergency erosion solution to protect infrastructure on southern shoreline
By Clayton Franke
“…action to stop, or at least slow, the waves that have washed away 3,000 feet of beach in the last four decades, scouring what’s now known as Oyhut Bay.”
“Located about a half mile west of the Damon Point trailhead, the sand is piled on the pale dune grasses just above the sandy beach.”
Random thoughts and questions:
This is an emergency and the waves washed away 3,000 feet of beach in the last four decades?
When was the original (now offshore) jetty installed? What was done to maintain it?
Trailhead? Maybe call it a former trailhead, unless it links to a trail out there today.
Newspeople- please head over to Westport and give some credit where credit is due. Ask how they have been able to keep their working waterfront up and running all these years.
Looking west from the end of the berm:
Looking east from the other end of the berm:
A nice afternoon. Does Westport enjoy an advantage in that it is more protected from waves and storms moving in from the southwest? Love to see detailed news reporting on this.
Related:
Less Than Two Miles As The Crow Flies – Ocean Shores Marina History
More here:
Ocean Shores Marina History – A Time Gone By
98569 Coastal Erosion Attitudes
Photo above (2023) and below (2022) – This is the working Waterfront at Westport, WA.
Less than two miles from the Ocean Shores Marina.
Concerns Re: tsunami zone, global warming, sea level rise, climate crisis, king tides, coastal erosion, El Niño/La Niña and winter storms do not get in the way of keeping things maintained for the fishing and charter boat captains, crews, customers and visitors who arrive to patronize lodging, shops, restaurants, and taverns out there. Well Done.
No longer Here – Ferry to Westport – Fell Apart on the Ocean Shores Side
Ocean Shores to Westport: Remembering the El Matador Ferry
By Douglas Scott
Separated by less than two miles as the crow flies, traveling between Westport and Ocean Shores should be a quick excursion, but the drive is an hour long between the two seaside towns.
“Sadly, the ferry service shut down in 2008, but not due to lack of popularity. While the ferry service had seen closures in previous years, the service would always pick back up and be celebrated by residents and visitors alike. Sadly, after too much sand and silt built up around the Ocean Shores marina, the El Matador was forced to cancel trips across the harbor. What was once a family-friendly boating experience and adventure across the harbor is now relegated to fond memories.”
Imagine telling the fishing boat captains over at Westport that their access to a 100 year old armor-plated harbor was going to be let go because too much sand and silt built up around the marina.
Any federal money for ports and coastal improvement?
Plenty of cash for Ukraine/undeclared/unwon wars and here is what you get back home:
$6.3 million in federal cash for a used Ocean Shores hotel.
Any questions from newspeople?
December 8, 2022 The Daily World
Dept. of Ag invests $6.3M to purchase Ocean Shores hotel
$6.3 million “to fund the acquisition of an existing hotel. Marathon Enterprises Inc. is located in Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor County, Washington. The project is expected to result in saving eight jobs and creating one full time job.”
Zero questions from small or large newspapers. Zero questions from TV newspeople.
Ports and coastal improvement:
Oct. 9, 2020 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters Website
About the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
“One of the Seattle District’s primary missions is to maintain the navigation channels and harbors in the Pacific Northwest. Maintenance and navigation dredging is done frequently in harbor areas, ports and marinas. A significant component of Washington’s economy depends on navigation and commerce, which in turn depends on dredging navigation channels.”
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects roll on. We appreciate the work you do.
Love to see the press head over to Westport and give some credit where credit is due.
More here:
Ocean Shores Marina History – A Time Gone By
98569 Coastal Erosion Attitudes
Part One of this blog: 98569 Coastal Erosion Attitudes
No longer Here – Ferry to Westport – Fell Apart on the Ocean Shores Side
Ocean Shores to Westport: Remembering the El Matador Ferry
By Douglas Scott
“Sadly, the ferry service shut down in 2008, but not due to lack of popularity. While the ferry service had seen closures in previous years, the service would always pick back up and be celebrated by residents and visitors alike. Sadly, after too much sand and silt built up around the Ocean Shores marina, the El Matador was forced to cancel trips across the harbor. What was once a family-friendly boating experience and adventure across the harbor is now relegated to fond memories.”
Public access for beach walkers at Damon Point (Once a State Park)
Public access for beach walkers at Damon Point – For a town that promotes visitors, tourism and good times at the beach, things are piss poor over at Damon Point.
Today, beach walkers moving toward the water from the parking area at Damon Point are channeled to a choice between an eroded/unsafe former road drop-off and private property that is posted, telling walkers that they are not welcome. WTF?
Photo above – Winter 2022/2023
Two photos below: Nov 12, 2023
Is there an attitude related to climate change/sea level rise that is used as an excuse to back away from maintaining the shore?
Other Parts of the Beach are Maintained Year Round
Think of Ocean Shores beach entry points at Chance A La Mer, Pacific Blvd, Ocean Lake Way and Taurus Blvd.
The black top ends and the sand is cleared out of the way on a routine basis. Concerns Re: tsunami zone, global warming, sea level rise, climate crisis, king tides, coastal erosion, El Niño/La Niña and winter storms do not get in the way of keeping things maintained between the blacktop and the beach. Thanks go out to the people who do this work. We appreciate it.
Imagine telling the fishing boat captains over at Westport that their access to a 100 year old armor-plated harbor was going to be let go because too much sand and silt built up around the marina. Imagine letting the people of Westport know there will be no more lodging out there, shops, restaurants, etc.
A 100-year old jetty used to protect Ocean Shores. Can new technologies save its south end?
Any federal money for ports and coastal improvement?
Plenty of cash for Ukraine/undeclared/unwon wars and here is what you get back home:
$6.3 million in federal cash for a used hotel.
Any questions from newspeople?
December 8, 2022 The Daily World
Dept. of Ag invests $6.3M to purchase Ocean Shores hotel
$6.3 million “to fund the acquisition of an existing hotel. Marathon Enterprises Inc. is located in Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor County, Washington. The project is expected to result in saving eight jobs and creating one full time job.”
Zero questions from small or large newspapers. Zero questions from TV newspeople.
Possibly of interest:
Federal Cash For The Coast – 98569
Westport, WA
It could be tricky.
Westport, WA
Out and about
Summer is here
Starting a project where I am trying to put together a collection of live web cams showing views of coastal areas in the Pacific Northwest.
British Columbia Coast
Favorite out of BC: Wickaninnish Inn – Tofino, BC
A beautiful scene with the first live audio I have found:
Ocean Village Resort MacKenzie Beach – Tofino, BC
Pacific Sands Beach Resort – Tofino, BC
Boundary Bay, Tsawwassen, BC
Denny Island, BC Cam
Washington Coast
Here is the very best example in WA of what I have found so far:
Port of Friday Harbor Marina Live Stream
What makes this one really nice is that we do not have to go to a host page first to click on it, and we are not looking at fixed images.
Second favorite:
Live Cam – Westport, Washington
We must go to a host page first, then click on the cam.
View live feed here.
Bellingham Bay WebCam
Faithlife Bellingham Bay Cam
Semiahmoo Weather Cam
Friday Harbor Ferry Landing – San Juan Island, WA
Island Marine Center Marina – Lopez Island, WA
Landmark Inn, Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA
Roche Harbor – San Juan Island, WA
Rosario Resort – Orcas Island, WA
Oregon Coast
Seashore Inn – Seaside OR
Pacific City – Pelican Brewing Cam
Cape Kiwanda RV Resort & Marketplace – Pacific City, OR
Possibly of interest:
Washington State Department of Transportation Ferry Cameras
A fun place to look for snow at sea level during part of the year.
Related blog post:
Live Cam – Westport, Washington
Photo-
Years ago at Port Townsend
Checking back to view different weather and tide conditions, views at various times of day and seasonal changes. Very nice to view full screen.
Camera angle rotates to show views of everything from Westhaven Drive out to the entrance of Garys Harbor, the jetty and Half Moon Bay.
Live feed here.
Possibly of interest:
Washington State Department of Transportation Ferry Cameras
A fun place to look for snow at sea level during part of the year.
Photo-
Westport
FV Miss Danica
From 2011:
LILA info towards the bottom of this page.
“…purchase your fresh seafood directly from Westport fishing boats!
Call for availability or head down to the docks and markets to purchase.”
A fantastic October day.
Looking from Damon Point over to Westport.
Washington Coast
The ship in the photo may be this one.
Several sites on the web offer info on ship locations.
Hoquiam
Anacortes
Bellingham
Anacortes
Port Townsend
Astoria
Astoria
Fishing boat above: M.V. Estevan
Albacore Tuna info here.
Merchant Vessel above: DESERT MOON