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New Entry;

New Entry; Tug Timmy, 18ft in length with diesel power. Capt John Harlow will run her in the low power event at tugfest 2006. We will keep her HP a secret at this time, the competition will just have to wait until race day. The rumour is she runs on jet fuel, so much for rumours. We welcome Capt John and his tug Timmy to tugfest I think it will be a crowd pleasure.

Capt Bob |21:33 EST |Comments (0)

Power To Spare

it 's always a pleasure to watch the Pankhurst M do her stuff. Here she is in the high power heat 2005 tugfest. Capt Norm Menary likes to show her off with pride. I am sure that Norm has some new tricks in the engine room for this years event. Home Port Owen Sound Ont, Can.

Capt Bob |13:40 EST |Comments (0)

Where on the Count Down:

Tugfest 2006 is not that far away, Aug 25th 26th. We have made all the arrangments with the Chamber for the dock, the trophies are being polished up and I will start contacting all the tug Captains. If you would like to enter your tug contact us hear at tugfest.net or Capt Bob at bc@vianet.on.ca. Here is a shot of Parry Sound Harbour taken by Amber Gordon in 2005.

Capt Bob |08:48 EST |Comments (0)

Brigis Newfoundland:

This is Heather Meadus, she has give us some great shots of her trip to the Rock. We have enjoyed the pictures and are looking forward to her next trip. That big black thing on her left is not her husband, but it is one of the famous Newfoundland Dogs that we often read about. We at Tugfest are pleased to have had the opportunity to show you Heathers vacation pictures, and from time to time we will post some more as they come in. Thanks again Heather great job.

Capt Bob |22:27 EST |Comments (1)

Perfect Day For Fishing:

This shot is just outside Placentia, Nfld. It's days like this that make it all worthwhile. Photo by Heather Meadus 2005 vacation.

Capt Bob |08:45 EST |Comments (0)

The Mighty Fiddlego..

The great and powerful "Fidalgo", owned by Dunlap Towing of Everett. I hope the brakes work when needed. Photo by Willie of Tugboat group.

Capt Bob |21:26 EST |Comments (0)

Brigis Newfoundland:

Brigis at low tide, a quiet little harbour with a big hart.

Capt Bob |07:57 EST |Comments (1)

More From Newfounland:

This shot is taken from the Minister of Natural Resources House in Brigis, what a great view.

Capt Bob |21:54 EST |Comments (2)

ADDITION TO THE FLEET:

New addition to the fleet built by Retired Navy man George Only of Callander. It is a 1 to 96 scale (24 inches long) and sure is a beauty. Capt Jack was Skipper of the Henry from 1958 until 1963, at that time he went on to be Superintendent of Lights on the Great Lakes. This was a gift from George and a fitting tribute to Capt Jack.

Capt Bob |19:29 EST |Comments (0)

Tugboat taking a tour

  

The tugboat Urger, once part of New York's canal fleet, will be traveling through the Erie Canal in May. The Urger, built in 1901 and used as a commercial shipping vessel, was stationed in Waterford for more than 60 years hauling machinery, dredges and scows on the Erie and Champlain canals. The boat was decommissioned in the 1980s and placed on the state and national registers of historic places. Photo credit goes to James Goolsby / Times Union. Read the complete article here:  Tugboat taking a tour

Lighthouse Keeper |11:37 EST |Comments (0)

 

 

 

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