The most interesting yet disturbing message was left for me by one of the readers of my articles. It was in reference to a few of the examples related to specific reactions of a sea going vessel in a narrow channel. The statement from them was some thing like ‘in all my years at sea, I never heard of anything like you described, getting pulled into the side of the channel, what a bunch of crap’. I responded, as I always do to messages, good or bad. I said "Thank you for your feedback. Have a … [Read more...]
It’s Not Just About Golf
Why Everyone Should Work With A Caddie. Even if you don’t play golf, the caddie concept will be something you should pay attention to. What is the purpose of a caddie for you on the golf course? First is they know this course. Their home course is well known to a caddie. Even if you have have played there before, the conditions now, any adjustments or changes that have been done on the course. Second, if you are open to it, club selection suggestions as they witness your stance, club … [Read more...]
Calm and Restful or Furious and Unpredictable
Each time you hit the sack aboard ship you assume, yet don’t know for certain, what the seas and weather have in store for your rest and sleep. Days may go by with the calmest most peaceful seas. Your unconscious senses recall being gently swayed as an infant. There are other times when the fury of the sea arises as if whipped into a frenzy. Most of the crew aboard the ship are not sleeping well. It is as if you are riding a roller coaster with the addition of free flight with occasionally … [Read more...]
Let’s Get To The Bottom Of This?
There are clearly more areas on any ship to write about and discuss. There is the bow of the ship: Most recently (compared to Maritime History) made its way into the mainstream consciousness by Leonardo DiCaprio in his role in the blockbuster film “Titanic”. There’s the Crow’s Nest: Where just about every cruise ship has their late night lounge located. Up close to the stars in the night sky and a great place to view the sunrise. Of course there is the engine room: The area many people … [Read more...]
Ever Been Involved When It Has Been All Hands On Deck?
Did you ever ask for or been a part of an ‘All Hands On Deck”? So sorry just realized that maybe some aren’t aware of what this even means? Online definition from writingexplained.org: This expression has a naval origin. Hands is another word for sailors and deck is a part of the boat. In a storm or other emergency, the captain might yell all hands on deck. This is a command for all the sailors to come to the deck of the boat to help navigate the storm. And from … [Read more...]
How Far Do You Plan For Your Plan B? To Plan C? To Plan D?
Once humans figured out how to put together a few trees, make them watertight and were able to control its direction, they began to explore nearby lands and people via water. As commercial shipping evolved into business enterprises where the ships set sail for and what the intended trade would entail began to be determined by the home office. Although without the ability to communicate regularly things didn’t always go according to plan. Today, in theory, communication is instantaneous from … [Read more...]
