News, events, and other tidbits.

 We now have in stock, the new revised, updated River Cruising Atlas. This great publication has been out of print for nearly three years! We have stocked up on these, so come on in and get your copy of the latest version.

This popular atlas of the Columbia, Snake and Willamette rivers contains large-scale reproductions of NOAA charts for the Columbia River from its mouth to the Tri-Cities, the Snake River from the Tri-Cities to Lewiston, Idaho, and the Willamette River from Portland to Newberg. Major facilities (& their services) along these rivers are indicated on the charts.

A special chart of dangerous bar areas for the mouth of the Columbia River is included, along with charts of Ilwaco Harbor, Bonneville Dam, Hood River, The Dalles, and John Day River. Also included are coastal charts extending north to Destruction Island, WA, & south to Yaquina Head, OR, charts of the Upper Snake River (to Hells Canyon Dam), a guide to the Hanford Reach, a Lower Snake Recreational guide, and the United States Coast Pilot for the Columbia, Willamette, & Snake Rivers.

This nautical atlas is an absolute essential for boaters navigating these major rivers of the Pacific Northwest.

 Announcing the opening of our second Used Gear Locker!

The following is the announcement from The Freshwater News:

Sexton’s Chandlery announces the expansion of their popular Used Gear Locker. The consignment department of Portland’s favorite locally owned boating supply store has outgrown its original space. “We have been taking in more items for consignment than ever,” says Marty Katke of Sexton’s. “In these tough economic times, it makes sense to consider turning good boating gear, equipment and other nautical items that you aren’t using, into some cash. On the other end of it, people love a bargain, so shopping our Used Gear Locker is a great way to save money on needed boating gear and equipment. We also like the fact that these items are getting a new lease on life, and not just lying around somewhere taking up space and deteriorating, To accommodate the increase in consignment items, we have opened a new, second room full of good used boating gear.”  So stop in, say hello, and see what treasures may await you. “We always welcome good, clean, new and used boating gear, nautical antiques, and décor, for consignment. Let us do the work of selling your items for you,” adds Marty.

 As we leave the year 2011 behind us, we tend reflect back over the year. We think about friends and relatives we've lost. We think about the depressing economy, and one of the wettest springs on record. But this is also the time to count our blessings and to look forward to 2012 with an optimistic eye. We the hope that the economy improves, and that we get a nice, long, warm boating season! 

HAPPY  NEW  YEAR! 

 We'd like to take this opportunity to say "Thank You."

 Whether you’re new, or a long time customer, we really appreciate your business.

If it wasn't for you, we wouldn't be here. 

So, from the Katke family,

 to all of you, we'd like to say, Happy New Year, and a sincere Thank You!

May we suggest a Gift Certificate, available in any amount, for Sexton's Chandlery.

What boater wouldn't appreciate a gift certificate from their favorite boating store?

 It's time to turn our thoughts towards heating, de-humidifying and, dare we say it, winterizing!

We've got heaters, de-humidifiers, Dri-z-air, fuel stabilizer and both engine and potable water anti-freeze in stock.

We also carry Hypervent material- the solution to damp, mildewey, moldy mattresses and cushions! Ask to see a sample.