Category Archives: Sailing and Boating Skills

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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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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How to tie a Bowline with your left hand

Posted on May 2, 2009 by captnmike

How to tie a Bowline with you left hand has been updated to a more web friendly version. Help for a left handed person tying a Bowline.  Here is a one page instruction sheet showing how to tie a Bowline … Continue reading →

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