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Cell Phone Overboard
2011 seemed to be the year of the “Cell Phone Overboard” event. I received several emails, phone calls from land lines, smoke signals at public event and such explaining the cell phone had went into the water and they needed … Continue reading
Posted in Boating Safety, Sailing and Boating Skills
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Aids to Navigation–Class Aids
Students seem to struggle the most with the Aids to Navigation section when first learning about Boating Safety. Most texts have simple diagrams and a few pictures but putting everything in context is difficult. These teaching aids for Aids to … Continue reading
Jules Vern Trophy Attempt
I have been watching the latest attempt at the Jules Vern Trophy by the Banque Populaire V a Maxi trimaran 131 feet in length for the last few days and it is beyond comprehension. Banque Populaire V is running ahead … Continue reading
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The New Table
This is the new table I built for my boat. My boat did not come with a cabin table which made eating below a bit of an adventure. Some food was balanced a bit on the steps of the ladder, … Continue reading
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Improved Fender Whip–Part 1
This is an improved Fender Whip that holds knots much better than a standard Fender Whip and is much easier to handle than standard double braid or three strand line. I got this trick from the Chief on a Coast … Continue reading
