Post Index
Table of Contents for Articles & Posts.
Safety Thoughts
- Useful Web Sites and Information for Boaters and USCG Auxiliary Members
- Interesting and Useful Boating Books
- Man Overboard! / Skipper Overboard!
30 knot winds, 35 / 40 knot puffs, a Hard Knockdown, Jammed Lines and the Skipper Overboard! - Where to dispose of old flares in Seattle
- What is Boating Safety??
- Hypothermia / Cold Water Boot Camp
- Hypothermia – Quick Overview
- Small Boat Marine First Aid Kits
- Distress Signals
- VHF Marine Radio Tips
- Important Seattle Area Boating Information
- Puget Sound Ferry, Tanker and Navy Ships Security Zones
Sailing and Boating Skills
- Useful Web Sites and Information for Boaters and USCG Auxiliary Members
- Interesting and Useful Boating Books
- How to Tie a Cleat
- How to Tie a Bowline
- How to Tie a Bowline with your left hand
- Boating Etiquette
- Skippers Pet Peeves or How to Really Upset the Crew & Skipper
- Crew Tips from George
- Man Overboard! / Skipper Overboard!
30 knot winds, 35 / 40 knot puffs, a Hard Knockdown, Jammed Lines and the Skipper Overboard! - Piloting and Navigators Quick Reference
Reference card with help for correcting and uncorrecting a compass, speed / time formulas and other quick hints for navigators. - Marine Rules of the Road
Quick Overview of the Navigation Rules with self test. - Quick Overview of Marine Charts
- Correcting Compass Error
- Boating Safety Handouts
Student Handouts from Classes I Have Taught. - Knot Boards
- Distress Signals
- Crew Course Navigation Exercise 1
- Navigation Exercise 2
- Nautical Training Charts
- Puget Sound Area Marine Training Charts:
Selected Puget Sound Charts with prominent marine points highlighted. Use as a training aid to learn the area or to find points on a chart quicker. - VHF Marine Radio Tips
- Mountaineers Sailing Crew Class Navigation Exercise
- How to use a Winch on a Sailboat
- Weather Class – A few web links for a weather class I am taking and helping with in Seattle.
- Anchoring Your Boat – Guidelines from a power boat cruiser.
- Anchor Types and Tips - Tips on anchors, rode and holding power.
- Important Seattle Area Boating Information
- Puget Sound Ferry, Tanker and Navy Ships Security Zones
Aux. Activities, Awards and Presentations
Outside Sites
Sailing Trip Notes
Before Captnmike was Captnmike
- Starting Before Captnmike
- Wandering from Juneau to XIP and Around Alaska
- The Dim View sees the light
Uncategorized
- How to get to the Shilshole Marina
- Where to dispose of old flares in Seattle
- Weight / Exercise Record Sheets
Guest Comments
c/m
