Author Archives: captnmike

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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Small Boat Marine First Aid Kits

Posted on November 17, 2009 by captnmike

Every boat should have a properly stocked First Aid Kit that is appropriate for the boating activities that you do.  Factors include; the area you are boating in (how far or how long will it take medical help to arrive), … Continue reading →

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Not watching the Hydros

Posted on October 19, 2009 by captnmike

Looking out the window actually Has Been Moved: http://captnmikephotos.wordpress.com/2009/10/19/not-watching-the-hydros/

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Mountaineers Oct 18 2009

Posted on October 18, 2009 by captnmike

The only day in the week that it did not pour down rain Has been moved to: http://captnmikephotos.wordpress.com/2009/10/18/mountaineers-oct-18-2009/

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Not a Sailing Trip

Posted on October 15, 2009 by captnmike

My European Icebreaker Adventure helping to Deliver the A.E. Appelberg a 62 foot former Swedish Coast Guard Auxiliary Icebreaker patrol boat from Stockholm Sweden to Lisbon Portugal.

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Correcting Compass Error

Posted on October 15, 2009 by captnmike

Or how to tell what direction to point the boat or which way is home. “Correcting” is converting a magnetic (M) direction to true (T). “Uncorrecting” is converting from true to a magnetic direction. “True” direction is relative to true … Continue reading →

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Boating Safety Handouts

Posted on October 15, 2009 by captnmike

Here are some of the Handouts I use for various Boating Safety Classes I teach. Hypothermia (pdf): – Quick Hypothermia Overview Symptoms and Treatment, remember hypothermia is a year around concern in Puget Sound, Lake Washington, Lake Union and the … Continue reading →

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Quick Overview of Marine Charts

Posted on October 15, 2009 by captnmike

CHARTS A chart is a map that shows a view of the ocean, lake, river or harbor and the shores associated with them. The chart includes information on water depth (depth can be in feet, meters or fathoms), overhead clearances, … Continue reading →

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