Author Archives: Andrew Cooper

About Andrew Cooper

An electrical engineer living and working on Mauna Kea, Hawai'i. Webmaster for the NordicQuest.com website. Sometimes the first mate/deckhand/launch driver/anchor detail/cook/dishwasher and mechanic aboard the Nordic Quest.

Photo of the Week – Taku Harbor

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Photo of the Week – Crane

I have crossed paths with the Crane for decades, from Ketchikan to Juneau. Built in 1928 at Port Blakely, Washington by J. C. Johnson Bros. she was originally used for fisheries patrol and maintenance by the US Fish and Wildlife … Continue reading

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Nordic Quest 2014

As is my habit, I have produced a video summary of this summer’s voyage in the Nordic Quest. Take a few of the best photos, a little video, a snippet of timelapse, a decent tune, and mix well… Nordic Quest … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week – Eagle on Ice

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Photo of the Week – Taku Stream

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Using a Trolling Valve

Salmon fishermen are very particular about their trolling speed to the point of being superstitious. Too fast and the gear is straining at the line release clips on the downriggers. Too much speed will cause the downrigger wires to sing and trail … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week – Departing Dawes

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Photo of the Week – Waiting for the Fish

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Sea Chair

A wonderful little film and a neat idea. I will not spoil the effect by explaining here. Watch the film! Sea Chair from Studio Swine on Vimeo. The film truly highlights the problem of plastic pollution in the ocean. Modern … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week – Tracy Arm

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