View Related Episode: Ocean Circulation, Historic Photos, Hobie Cats

The Hobie Cat, a type of catarmaran, gives sailing devotees the flexibility of launching directly from the shore and flying across the water. Field Guide travels to Hobie Cat regattas on Yale Lake near Cougar, Washington and on the Columbia River to see what makes this kind of sailing so addictive for Hobie Cat enthusiasts.

First Broadcast: 1998
Producer: Jeff Douglas

Appeared in episodes: Modoc Wars, Hobie Cats, Bald Eagles of the Lower Columbia, Ocean Circulation, Historic Photos, Hobie Cats

Video Extra:

Hobie Fleet 72

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Field Journal Blog
Wolves return to Oregon in packs
by Ed Jahn | 11/20/2009
It seems like just yesterday I went to eastern ORegon to report on the “potential” for wolves to return to Oregon. That was in 2006 (episode 1607). Well, there have been reports all throughout the last year of wolves showing up, with a few videos offered as proof, followed by a wolf attack on livestock [...]
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