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The mouth of the Mighty Columbia River, where the flow of nearly 400 miles of fresh water meets the largest body of salt water in the world, is famously known as the Columbia River Bar. Ever wondered what/why/how/where/when? Come learn about the
basics and have your questions answered from a local Bar Pilot.
Captain Christian Julien is one of fifteen trained experts that navigate ships of all sizes across the dangerous transition from ocean to river and enjoys sharing what he has learned. Captain Julien has always been fascinated with working on the water and has sailed aboard ocean-going cargo ships for nearly
three decades. Beginning in an entry-level position (Ordinary Seaman), Christian would eventually attend the California Maritime Academy and earn his license as a Third Officer in the United States Merchant Marine. Continuing education and years at sea would see him progress to an unlimited Master’s Licenses
and his first command of a cargo ship at the age of 32. After years of serving as Captain of Bulk Carriers and Car Carriers, Captain Julien was licensed by the State of Oregon to become a Columbia River Bar Pilot.