Author Archives: captnmike

Navigation Exercise 1

Posted on March 1, 2010 by captnmike

Crew Course Navigation Exercise 1 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. … Continue reading →

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Hypothermia

Posted on February 26, 2010 by captnmike

Hypothermia is when your body looses heat more rapidly than it can replenish it. More information on Hypothermia (With Links to Videos) / Cold Water Boot Camp SYMPTOMS: (Not all symptoms need to be present.) A) Vigorous shivering. When shivering … Continue reading →

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Distress Signals

Posted on February 25, 2010 by captnmike

DISTRESS SIGNALS A gun fired at intervals of one minute. A continuous sounding of a fog horn. Red star shells. A Morse code SOS signal ( . . .   – – –   . . . ) sent by radiotelegraphy, flashing light, or … Continue reading →

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Guerrilla Marketing Ideas for the Coast Guard Auxiliary

Posted on February 20, 2010 by captnmike

I have moved and reworked the Guerrilla Marketing article.  Please visit the new location shown below for some simple low cost Guerrilla Marketing ideas to get everyone in your Flotilla involved in marketing the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Click Here for … Continue reading →

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Man Overboard! / Skipper Overboard!

Posted on February 13, 2010 by captnmike

From: George B. Harvey Sent: 10/6/2008 11:01:26 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time Subj: Foulweather Bluff, MAN OVERBOARD! Foulweather Bluff is a nice Saturday day race from Edmonds ( about 15 miles north of Seattle ) to the Foulweather Bluff buoy, then … Continue reading →

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Asorted 2009 Sailing

Posted on February 9, 2010 by captnmike

A few pictures took by myself or the crew in 2009 Has been moved to: http://captnmikephotos.wordpress.com/2010/02/09/asorted-2009-sailing/

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Weight / Exercise Record Sheets

Posted on February 4, 2010 by captnmike

I use these sheets to record my daily exercise and weight loss attempts. They can be used to record almost any type of activity where you want a record that can be seen over several months. For weight loss DON’T … Continue reading →

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2009 Coast Guard Auxiliary Awards

Posted on January 26, 2010 by captnmike

I was honored to receive  two awards for my activities in the Coast Guard Auxiliary at the District 13 Division 2 Change of Watch on Sunday January 17, 2010. The first award was for being the most active verifier of … Continue reading →

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