Currents: The Waggoner Guide Boating Podcast
8 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 8 ratingsWaggoner Guide Publisher Mark Bunzel joins Host Brian Bushlach twice each month to share his insight on cruising destinations across the Northwest and around the country.
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Episode 9 - Cruising Destination is SHOAL BAY in British Columbia
February 28, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB14:17 - Our cruising destination for episode 9 is Shoal Bay in beautiful British Columbia. This outstanding location for boaters ranks up there in the top three of places you must cruise to. Natural beauty serenades you with rustic charm, stunning views of snow-capped mountains greet you as you look up Phillips Arm, walk in the lovely gardens, hang out on the front porch of the Shoal Bay Pub and enjoy cold drinks and visit with other boaters. True Island life, where Mark and Cynthia live a s...
Episode 8 - Cruising Destination is Ocean Falls in British Columbia
January 22, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWhat did we see at the Seattle Boat Show? Always surprising are the new developments in the marine electronics industry. Chartering? Did you know that Anacortes/Bellingham are one of the top places for chartering? Let's talk boat language, boating has its own terminology. And our destination cruise in this episode is Ocean Falls. This small town on North Vancouver Island, exploded in the 50's and 60's during its heydays in the lumber industry. Now, it's a destination for boaters as they are ...
Destination - Cruise the North Side of Vancouver, British Columbia
January 14, 2020 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBCome see us at the Seattle Boat Show, January 24, - February 1, 2020. Check out the extensive classes at Boat Show University and expand your boating knowledge. Also, add the north side of Vancouver in British Columbia to your summer cruising destinations. Explore this diverse metropolitan and some of the more remote locations all within a short distance. Show Notes: 0:48 Boat Show University Expand your boating knowledge with some the experts in their field, such as, well-known onboard sys...
Cruising Vancouver B.C. and the Florida Keyes
December 20, 2019 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB4:13 Make Vancouver, British Columbia, your next get-away destination when cruising the Pacific Northwest. This great city offers cruisers a variety of places to see and things to do. From history to City life, you will find it along the Fraser River. Stop in Steveston, home of many television shows, historical buildings and quaint shops. Wind your way up the river and stop in Ladner, New Westminster, and Fort Langley. For a large city, cosmopolitan cruise, you'll find it in False Creek. Gre...
Cruise to Desolation Sound
December 11, 2019 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBGet away to Desolation Sound and the surrounding area. Desolation Sound offers a cruising area that is like no other. Mother Nature surrounds you with extraordinary beauty and stunning coves to anchor in. Explore other close-by destinations, usually within a day from Desolation Sound. A must-see destination for cruisers. Whether a seasoned sailor or new to boating, there is always something to learn, so let's talk about the resources and classes that Waggoner Seminars offers.
Visit Anacortes, Destination Cruise to Teakerne Arm and Octopus Islands
November 26, 2019 20:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBDestination Cruises: 5:45 Visit Anacortes, a waterfront community, which has so much to offer boaters; world class restaurants, great shops, a Post Office, Live Music, fun activities and events year round. Listen to Stephanie Hamilton from the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce and Dan Worra from the Port of Anacortes. With 16,000 boaters nights and more, Anacortes has a many amenities and a strong Marine Trades all in one place. 12:35 - Explore Teakerne Arm Teakern Arm, located north of Pr...
Cruise to Jedediah Island, Diesel Troubleshooting with Mike Beemer, and Get Your 2020 Waggoner Cruising Guide
November 15, 2019 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWaggoner Currents Podcast This release of Waggoner Currents covers the upcoming release of the 2020 Edition of the Waggoner Guide, the Cuisine Edition. Hear Waggoner Editor and Publisher Mark Bunzel talking about the new improvements to book for this edition. The new book will be hitting stores after December 9th. Advance orders will be shipped from the Waggoner offices the same week together with the 2020 edition of the Ports and Passes Tides and Current Guide as well as the 2020 Waggoner...
Electrical Issues onboard and What's new in the 2020 Waggoner Cruising Guide
November 01, 2019 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBWaggoner Currents November 1 Podcast Now Online There is a lot going on at the Waggoner Cruising Guide in October and November. You can hear about the highlights of the new 2020 Edition, the Cuisine Edition, and how the Waggoner comes together. You will also hear from Mike Beemer, our Boat Doctor and Chair of the Marine Technology Department at Skagit Valley College, talk about Electrical Troubleshooting. We want to help you with the information to solve problems if you have an electrical ...
Waggoner Guide 2020, American Tugs & Fall Maintenance Tips
October 15, 2019 01:04 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBIn this episode, Mark joins Brian from Anacortes, WA, along with Waggoner Guide Managing Editors Leonard & Lorena Landon to preview updates in the 2020 Waggoner Guide. Mark also makes a short trip south to LaConner to go behind the scenes at Tomco Marine Group, makers of the hugely popular American Tug lineup. And with fall in full grip across the region, Brian connects with Mike Beemer at Marine Tech to get his fall maintenance tips.
Mark Bunzel: The Waggoner Guide
October 09, 2019 01:49 - 14 minutes - 9.73 MBIn this episode, Mark Bunzel joins Brian Bushlach in the Seattle-area to share his passion for boating, and the story behind The Waggoner Guide. Mark also shares his favorite destinations in the Northwest Passage, along with a few tips for boating enthusiasts.