On Sunday, the newly restored Western Flyer fishing boat will retrace its historic route, for the first time since 1940.

The Western Flyer, which found a home in Moss Landing on Monterey Bay following its major renovation, is sailing for the Gulf ...

I’ve been waiting my entire life for this voyage,” said Captain Paul Tate. “I’m ready to get into the sea and really looking ...

More than 1000 people -- shoulder-to-shoulder in bleachers, on the ground and on folding chairs -- jammed the Clackamas ...

The Western Flyer awaits its return to the Gulf of California, 85 years after Ed Ricketts, along with John Steinbeck, Steinbeck's wife Carol and a crew consisting of Captain Tony Berry ...

As part of the Western Flyer’s visit, SBMM will host two events highlighting the vessel’s history and impact: On Wednesday, March 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., the Western Flyer will be open to the ...

Eighty-five years ago, the Western Flyer set sail for the Gulf of California with what local media described as “perhaps the ...

The Western Flyer, a fishing vessel made famous by John Steinbeck's book "The Sea of Cortez," is returning to the Gulf of California after 85 years. The renovated vessel will retrace Steinbeck's ...

MONTEREY – Eighty-five years ago to the week, the Western Flyer set sail for the Gulf of California. Amongst the crew were renowned author John Steinbeck and marine biologist Ed Ricketts ...