MOBILITY!
What I like about the sailing lifestyle is TOTAL MOBILITY! In this upsidedown world MOBILITY is crucial. The USA could go into a revolutionary war between the RED and BLUE folks and I can assure I’m NOT going to stay … Continue reading →
What I like about the sailing lifestyle is TOTAL MOBILITY! In this upsidedown world MOBILITY is crucial. The USA could go into a revolutionary war between the RED and BLUE folks and I can assure I’m NOT going to stay … Continue reading →
Here is one of the MOST IMPORTANT things to remember to avoid a COLLISION with an approaching vessel! In this day of NON SITUATIONAL AWARENESS except the smartphone I’m writing this on (NEVER buy any Moto G series phone!) collisions … Continue reading →
Today we finally get to SAILING LIGHTS! First we look at a SAILING vessel underway that must have SIDELIGHTS and STERN LIGHT. If the sailing vessel is under 20 meters then it is okay to combine to combine SIDELIGHTS and … Continue reading →
Here you see my ancestors Knights Templar armada that was at one time the most powerful one sailing the Seven Seas! I am looking for those who would like to join me sailing the Florida St. John’s River! I plan … Continue reading →
Today we talk further about the requirements if your vessel is determined to be the GIVE-WAY vessel. Simply you are to use your COMMON SENSE to AVOID the possibility of a COLLISION by GIVING-WAY in AMPLE time and be readily … Continue reading →
Today we continue to study The Rules of the Road as applied to Steering and Sailing. FISHING vessels are most likely what you are going to encounter. If you are sailing in a NARROW channel and can ONLY SAFELY navigate … Continue reading →
Today we are look at other aspects of the Rules of the Road in sailing. It is important to know about FISHING vessels that you will certainly encounter. There are three types: trawling, using a dredge net and setting nets. … Continue reading →
First, you and I have to learn what is nautically called RULES OF THE ROAD. As you know we have LAND BASED RULES OF THE ROAD. So let’s get started! These are what are officially called THE INTERNATIONAL RULES OF … Continue reading →
If you found my post on Xtreme Preparedness™ then you will know I am currently studying for my US Coast Guard Captain’s license exam. I hope you will join me on the St John’s River with our own armada of … Continue reading →
Yes, this is my journey to becoming River Gypsy Captain! Several years ago I wrote Sea Gypsy Live-Aboards under my pen name MR Valentine as then I had planned to base in St Croix US Virgin Islands and sail through … Continue reading →