Category Archives: Opinion

2012 – “Graveyard of the Pacific” Good for Tourism? by P.Marsh

Posted on December 12, 2014 by seamarsh

 The end of November, 2014 brought the first big storm of winter, the first bar closure–and the annual “Graveyard of the Pacific Shipwreck Weekend” at Cape Disappointment. The weekend is billed as a “family-friendly” outing, but personally, I have begun … Continue reading →

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2001–Our Pal Greg LeMond

Posted on December 11, 2014 by seamarsh

Up Close with Greg Lemond at Portand Bike Shop – copyright Peter Marsh Wow! Greg LeMond was coming to Portland (Oregon). LeMond–the greatest American cyclist ever, the man who won the closest Tour de France in history. And yet, I … Continue reading →

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1996 – Everest and Me

Posted on December 11, 2014 by seamarsh

An Armchair Guide to Everest and the Media – copyright Peter Marsh I slid back into my sleeping bag and closed my eyes, trying to remember how it used to be, when Everest really was the ultimate goal. “Mount Everest … Continue reading →

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1966-2006 – The Long Strange Trip of the Gipsy Moth IV

Posted on December 7, 2014 by seamarsh

Chichester’s Legendary GM IV, Myth and Reality – copyright Peter Marsh In the 1960’s, It was English pioneer aviator and sailor Francis Chichester who became famous for winning the first Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race in 1960 in 40 days at the … Continue reading →

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