History making sailing gains salute from MP, coast wide coverage in media

The history making crew of the SAAM Apache
(from MP Bachrach's FB page)

The Sailing of the SAAM Apache from Prince Rupert up to Stewart prior to Christmas has gained some significant attention, that owing to the historic nature of the journey, marking the first all Female Crewed tugboat vessel to work British Columbia waters.

The Crew of the SAAM Apache which included Captain Hailey McIntyre, Ocean Rutherford and Sarah Clarke transited the waters to guide  an iron ore vessel to the Dock at Stewart and then back to sea.

The history making transit started at the SAAM dock in Prince Rupert December 19th and concluded three days later.

It also marked the first run for Ms. McIntyre as Captain of the vessel.

The Captain a familiar name for mariners on the coast who gained her entry into the marine industry through a summer post with the Prince Rupert Port Authority.

The run from open ocean to Stewart inland on the North Coast

The journey was celebrated by MP Taylor Bachrach over the New Year's holiday weekend.

The  buzz for the travels has been relayed through a number of media stories over the holiday period, the collection of reviews providing a glimpse not only into the industrial tugboat industry but the path taken by the crew towards their rendezvous with history.

All three of the barrier breaking women have strong connections with Prince Rupert and are familiar for their past work in the community.

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The sailing is being hailed as a benchmark moment for BC's marine environment and one which should serve to encourage young women on the coast to push forward and continue to make their mark in the industry.

Their trail blazed by three ceiling breakers, over three nights in December on the North Coast.

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Cross posted from the North Coast Review