NSCC Strait Area Campus Nautical Institute hosts annual Marine Skills Competition

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Drake Lowthers
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Luke MacEachern (left), a second year navigation student, and Spencer Longmire (right), a second year engineering student, aggressively paddle Pier Pressure to the finish line during their trial of the abandon ship relay.

Photos by Drake LowthersTaylor Stensrud (right) saves fellow Pier Pressure crew member Tiffany O’Donnell, a first year engineering student, during their run at an abandon ship relay drill March 4 at NSCC’s Nautical Institute. Matthew Stewart (right), a second year engineering student, blows air into his lifevest as he crosses rough seas with his Mooring…

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Drake Lowthers

Drake Lowthers is the editor of The Strait Area Reporter, where he leads coverage of the people, stories, and events that shape northeastern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton Island. Originally from the Annapolis Valley, and calling Antigonish home for the past decade, he has a passion for community journalism, and has told hundreds of stories that highlight local voices - from grassroots initiatives to provincial issues that affect everyday life - in a creative, yet thought-provoking way. His dedication to excellence in journalism has earned multiple recognitions on the national stage, confirming his belief in the vital role of local news in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities. When he isn’t in the newsroom, Drake is deeply engaged in the Antigonish community, where he continues to advocate for collaboration and building a stronger future together.

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Drake Lowthers
Drake Lowthers is the editor of The Strait Area Reporter, where he leads coverage of the people, stories, and events that shape northeastern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton Island. Originally from the Annapolis Valley, and calling Antigonish home for the past decade, he has a passion for community journalism, and has told hundreds of stories that highlight local voices - from grassroots initiatives to provincial issues that affect everyday life - in a creative, yet thought-provoking way. His dedication to excellence in journalism has earned multiple recognitions on the national stage, confirming his belief in the vital role of local news in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities. When he isn’t in the newsroom, Drake is deeply engaged in the Antigonish community, where he continues to advocate for collaboration and building a stronger future together.