Category Archives: Sailing and Boating Skills

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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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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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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Navigation Help

Posted on October 12, 2009 by captnmike

Captain Linda Lewis has a nice PowerPoint presentation that shows you how to plan a course to steer your boat when you need to compensate for current in the water. Captain Linda Lewis is a senior instructor with the Coast … Continue reading →

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