Columbia Cruise: Riding the Breeze Up the Columbia

Mike Rees describes cruising the Columbia River from Astoria to Portland in a Thistle, navigating sand bars, mud flats, and tidal changes while offering practical advice on navigation, routes, and planning a three-day cruise. The article provides details on landmarks, marine traffic, and suggested stops at Cathlamet and St. Helens.

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• cruising
• Columbia River
• Oregon
• navigation