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 – Black Bear Fishing

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Andrew Cooper
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Photo of the Week – Fishing

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Andrew Cooper
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Landslide Scars

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Andrew Cooper

One extraordinarily common feature of the inside passage are the scars left by numerous landslides. Visible as dramatic vertical scars of bare rock and tumbled trees on steep slopes throughout the region. Often these landslides continue directly into the water. … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week – Roedda

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Andrew Cooper
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Photo of the Week – Entrance Island

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Andrew Cooper
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Photo of the Week – Nordic Quest

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Andrew Cooper
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Photo of the Week – Nice Catch

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Andrew Cooper
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Photo of the Week – Orca

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Andrew Cooper
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Photo of the Week – Petersburg Harbor

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Andrew Cooper
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Portage Bay

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Andrew Cooper

What is the perfect anchorage? There may be many opinions on this, but the choice of Portage Bay should be a fairly good one by any measure. This bay is conveniently located along the main cruising route just north of … Continue reading →

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