Author Archives: captnmike

Weather Class

Posted on May 16, 2010 by captnmike

A few Pacific Northwest Weather web links for a weather class I am taking and helping with in Seattle. West Point Marine Weather: Bearing Sea Weather Buoy: NOAA Seattle Weather: Greenwood / Green Lake Weather: Another NOAA Seattle View: Cliff … Continue reading →

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Navigation Exercise 2

Posted on May 11, 2010 by captnmike

NAVIGATION EXERCISE # 2 This is a basic Navigation exercise but the problems are typical of those seen by a recreational boater.  The questions are “Bite Sized” and except for one question, each question stands alone from the others. This … Continue reading →

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Nautical Training Charts

Posted on May 4, 2010 by captnmike

NOTE: NOAA plans on stopping the printing of the lithograph charts in April 2014.  The training charts should be available as a print on demand chart but I have been unable to determine if training chart prices will be discounted. … Continue reading →

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How to use a Winch on a Sailboat

Posted on April 22, 2010 by captnmike

Winches, Lines, Grinding and Tailing What we use winches for: Winches provide the mechanical advantage to hoist and trim the sails and running rigging on a sailboat. There are usually no powered winches. Depending on circumstances, there can be thousands … Continue reading →

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Navigation Exercise – Mountaineers Sailing Class

Posted on March 30, 2010 by captnmike

Here are the questions and answers for the Mountaineers Sailing Crew Class Navigation Exercise There is a Chartlet with the answers drawn on it. The answers match the Chartlet handed out in class.  If you misplaced or did not receive … Continue reading →

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VHF Marine Radio Tips

Posted on March 26, 2010 by captnmike

Author: captnmike A quick guide to using your VHF Marine Radio. RADIO USAGE Channel 16 is Distress and Calling. Pleasure Vessels Working Channels: 09, 67, 68, 69 and 72. Contact can be made on Ch 16 but then go to … Continue reading →

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Puget Sound Area Marine Training Charts

Posted on March 9, 2010 by captnmike

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.  The area points are in a white bubble with black border, this makes finding … Continue reading →

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Protected: Area Charts

Posted on March 7, 2010 by captnmike

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