Author Archives: captnmike

Marine Rules of the Road

Posted on October 7, 2009 by captnmike

CAUTION: This is a subset of the Rules of the Road or  “ColRegs”.  Everyone is encouraged to read the ColRegs at least once in their boating career. Rule number 1 is to always avoid a collision. If a collision occurs … Continue reading →

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Piloting and Navigators Quick Reference

Posted on October 1, 2009 by captnmike

A two sided quick reference card for navigators with common abbreviations, Speed / Distance / Time Formulas, Correcting and Uncorrecting a Compass (TVMDC), Common navigation Drafting Symbols and Their Usage, and Nautical Conversion Factors The printing files have been updated … Continue reading →

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Crew Tips from George

Posted on September 29, 2009 by captnmike

Good manners on the boat: Always stow your gear Bring something for everyone to eat / drink Do NOT talk about work or personal problems…we’re out there to get away from it all, not bring it all with us. Be … Continue reading →

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Boating Etiquette

Posted on September 29, 2009 by captnmike

What a skipper expects your mother to have taught you about proper boating manners. The skipper is always in charge, they are responsible for the safety of the vessel and crew. Most skippers are quite relaxed but sometime things happen … Continue reading →

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Mountaineers Sept 20 2009

Posted on September 20, 2009 by captnmike

A few Mountaineers – relaxed trip – good wind – flat water – great crew Has been moved to: http://captnmikephotos.wordpress.com/2009/09/20/mountaineers-sept-20-2009/

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Education Challenge 2010

Posted on September 17, 2009 by captnmike

Marketing Public Education Classes Marketing Boating Safety Classes Marketing the Coast Guard Auxiliary Best Classroom Practices This presentation is to help the Coast Guard Auxiliary publicize our Boating Safety Classes.  The techniques should work for many different groups. This is … Continue reading →

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Sept 6, 2009 Sailing

Posted on September 6, 2009 by captnmike

A short sail between the rain and before the 30 knot stuff Has been moved to: http://captnmikephotos.wordpress.com/2009/09/06/sept-6-2009-sailing/

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Knot Boards

Posted on August 23, 2009 by captnmike

A few important boating knots. How to tie a Cleat – Printer Friendly Instructions and Pictures How to tie a Clove Hitch – Printer Friendly Instructions and Pictures How to tie a Spar Hitch – Printer Friendly Instructions and Pictures … Continue reading →

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