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Longtime sailor John Wagoner hopes to inspire local youth to enjoy boating. "This really is a paradise," he said, regarding the Columbia River. Wagoner credits the Sea Scouts organization and its leaders for inspiring him and teaching boating skills and teamwork.
Longtime sailor John Wagoner hopes to inspire local youth to enjoy boating. "This really is a paradise," he said, regarding the Columbia River. Wagoner credits the Sea Scouts organization and its leaders for inspiring him and teaching boating skills and teamwork.

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August 12, 2014
Longtime sailor John Wagoner hopes to inspire local youth to enjoy boating. "This really is a paradise," he said, regarding the Columbia River. Wagoner credits the Sea Scouts organization and its leaders for inspiring him and teaching boating skills and teamwork.

Sentimental Sailor

John Wagoner remembers his 17th birthday -- spent aboard a 622-foot long Navy ship, with 3,000 Army GIs on their way to Korea.