Author Archives: captnmike

Interesting and Useful Boating Books

Posted on June 23, 2009 by captnmike

Here are a few books from my library that I refer to on a regular basis or have found very interesting.  They are listed in no particular order.  This list is not intended to be all inclusive or safety only.  … Continue reading →

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Welcome to CaptnMike's World!

Posted on June 13, 2009 by captnmike

Welcome to Captain Mikes Web World! Thanks for visiting My Modest Site! I hope you find this corner of the web helpful. Please leave your general comments below.

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Useful Web Sites and Information for Boaters and USCG Auxiliary Members

Posted on June 8, 2009 by captnmike

Please see Post Index Page for More  Articles on Boating Safety. Classes and Vessel Safety Checks Take a Safe Boating Class Public Boaters Education from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in Washington State and the Northwest.  Click on the “Submit” … Continue reading →

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How to get to the Shilshole Marina

Posted on June 6, 2009 by captnmike

Shilshole Marina is on Puget Sound, west of Scenic Downtown Ballard and the Ballard Locks and south of Golden Gardens Park. The address for your GPS is: Shilshole Bay Marina 7001 Seaview Ave. N.W., Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98117 Mapquest … Continue reading →

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Mtn May 30, 2009

Posted on May 31, 2009 by captnmike

Mtn May 30, 2009 Has been moved to: http://captnmikephotos.wordpress.com/2010/08/10/mountaineers-may-30-2009/

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Where to dispose of old flares in Seattle

Posted on May 15, 2009 by captnmike

UPDATE: November 23, 2013. Three sites in King County are now accepting expired flares for disposal.  The Local Hazardous Waste Management Program (LHWMP) of King County, working with other agencies in the area to allow boaters to turn in up … Continue reading →

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Skipper & Crew Pet Peeves On the Boat

Posted on May 6, 2009 by captnmike

Not being able to read the crew’s email address or it’s left blank with the excuse of “you already have my email and phone number”. Leaving (sometimes expensive) personal gear behind with no name. I then feel obligated (yeah, I … Continue reading →

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What is Boating Safety??

Posted on May 5, 2009 by captnmike

Much of Boating safety like all safety is attitude.  John Vigor sums it up more elegantly than I. Vigor’s Black Box Theory: The basis of the theory is that there is no such thing as fortuitous luck at sea. The … Continue reading →

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