American Tugs visit Namu and Ocean Falls 2013

The American Tug Summer Expedition cruises to Namu & Ocean Falls. 

I last visited these two locations in June of 2011, boy...what a change.  Nature is taking these ghost towns back at a rapid rate.  With rainfall of approximately 170-inches the buildings begin to fail at a rapid rate once the roofs deteriorate.  Both closed over 30-years ago, and maintenance stopped.

These are still very interesting stops along the way, and shed much light on what life on the central BC coast was like in its commercial heyday.

See my photo galleries shot in 2011 here:  Namu   &  Ocean Falls.

The British Columbia central coast offers fantastic boating and endless fjords and anchorages to explore.  It is now as it was when explored by George Vancouver and Alexander Mackenzie.  Fitz Hugh Sound and its tributaries and Fjords is truly gorgeous and remains wild.

We had a great time!



Namu:

Namu docks shot from the derelict cannery - party barge on the right

 

Dinner for some of the AT group

 

Ocean Falls:

Ocean Falls with the operating dam on the right

Link River after coming over the spillway, former town store on left now abandoned

Greeted by Porpoise in downtown Ocean Falls

The Museum with "nearly normal Norman" as tourguide - a slice of the mid-70's life

 

 

Town map - buildings & houses in red were bull dozed in the late 70's

 

Beautiful Link Lake above the dam

Pot Luck in the "Shack" at the town docks, a boater friendly place

Pruth Bay 2013

A big thanks to the Hakai Pass Institute for allowing the American Tug group to explore West Beach via there beautiful trails. 

We all had a smooth rounding of Cape Caution and enjoyed Fury Island Cove and Pruth Bay.

Looks like everyone had a great time.

Lucky Puppy at Fury Island Cove

 

Big Red anchored



American Tugs anchored at Pruth Bay




Ocean Mistress on the Pacific




Pruth Bay never looked better

Capt Rex making water!

White shell beaches of Fury Island Cove

Ocean Mistress catching!  Limited two days in a row.



Fresh bread and fresh salmon



Thanks to Shawn & Corinne for taking me fishing!

The Catcherman



Somebody has to do it...

The Lucky Puppies

 

American Tugs at Sullivan Bay - 4th of July

I wish to thank Chris, Debbie, Susie, Steve, Rob and the whole crew at Sullivan Bay for putting on a great 4th of July event at Sullivan Bay.  You made the American Tug fleet very welcome on your docks.  

Sullivan Bay is a very cool floating home and yacht community located in the Broughton Island Group, British Columbia, Canada.  Swing past in your American Tug, the crew will make you welcome.

Fall Fling in La Conner!

The 2013 Fall Fling at La Conner

September 13th -15th

South Basin - La Conner Marina

We are bringing the American Tug Owners to La Conner for fall of 2013, back home to La Conner Marina and Tomco Marine Group where all the boats were built.   It will be fun to see all of the American Tugs back on the Swinomish and their owners enjoying the town.

 

The American Tug Owners have chosen to hold a fun "fling" event this fall allowing plenty of time for casual socializing and fun. 

There will be a few scheduled events:

Friday - September 12th at 5:30pm: Barbecue at Tomco/American Tug - maybe a pig roast, but definitely something will be burning.  This is a hosted event by the factory.

Saturday - September 13th at 10am:  Seminar at Tomco/American Tug - Come past the factory and we will have a good talk.  See what we have been up to this year.  

Saturday - September 13th dinner:  No host dinner at the La Conner Prime Rib & Seafood House.   We have a banquet room reserved.     www.laconnerseafood.com

 

We will come up with some other fun events... but not too many!

Interested owners should contact the La Conner Marina (360-466-3118) for reservations.  Plan to stay on the South Guest Dock as it is closest to the town of La Conner and an easy walk.  The earlier you reserve the better.  Stay tuned as more details will be forthcoming this summer on:  

www.americantugnews.com. 

 

"The owners committee will continue to assist in the background as we try to emulate the popular Spring Fling of Deer Harbor hosted by Rex and Susan Chadwell of FLEXIBLE the last couple of years.  We are excited to still have an opportunity to visit with each other, share cruising news and make a nuisance of ourselves around the factory.  Owners “On Foot” should also consider a “Drive By” as there are excellent accommodations in La Conner such as the Channel Lodge, which is adjacent to the South Basin Guest Moorage."

Happy Cruising

Sam and Diane Hill (JADE PRINCESS)

Dennis and Patricia Dorratcague (PETER D)
Jim and Lynn Freeman (MAGNUS)