As someone who does as much night time cruising as in daylight I can say that FLIR is a very useful tool. On the Columbia and Willamette there is...
Pretty hard to tell from the video and I won't pass judgement based on this alone. I know I've been through some equally difficult bar crossings....
I love the shots, but has anyone else ever experienced being photographed at close quarters without communication or warning? Scared the crap out...
Thanks for posting this article, MBevins. Salvors are neither Good Sams nor pirates. Opportunistic? Sure. I suspect Tholke wasn't the only...
If my boat is in trouble, keep your yachtsman. I want a salvor. I want someone who has the equipment and experience to bring my boat to safety and...
The obligation to render assistance is to persons, NOT to vessels. The claim is by these accounts legitimate and only the price remains to be...
Is the fee fair? That depends. The article lays out the conditions for there to be a salvage claim and those were clearly met: 1. There must be...
Hard work, hard fishing on a white non-skid deck. After a good scrub down, we'd spray on a 50/50 Clorox/water solution and let it sit overnight....
Can you post a photo?
Technically they are water toys. However, the USCG has deemed that for purposes of the rules of the road they are to be considered sailing...
Didn't find this one; sorry if it's a repeat. Putting A Yacht In The Water - YouTube
Is this a ROR question or a good seamanship question? Slow down for one. If I was called on to review the accident that's the first question I'd...
The front fell off?!? The Front Fell Off! - YouTube
Give me a call. I might be able to help you out. PM sent.
Made the edits, thanks for the catch!
I found this which might be useful: U.S. Navy, Coast Guard Reach Out to Mariners to Improve Boater Education Basically, w/in 500 yards requires...
I'm sure there are stability experts on here who could better answer this. That said, it's possible. A boat with an already high center of mass...
I don't often agree with NYCAP123, but I do here. That he overloaded the boat is fairly clear, but I'm not sure that's the point NYCAP123 was...
It is painfully easy to find; a five minute scan netted several. But, this is not a "he said/he said" post. I suspect that Carl was hoping for...
Carl, The writer is not wrong. As with many similar forums, all too frequently a few cyber bullies take over and push through conversations...
