“We know the topography of Mars 100 times better than the bathymetry of our oceans.” Dr. David L. Porter made this statement during his presentation, Probing the Sea, at the Environment of the Sea Committee meeting at the 2024 Fall meeting. Dr. Porter is one of the many scientists and researchers who continue to measure and analyze the oceans that are so precious to the CCA. Dr.
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For years, Nick Thornton and I sailed together. We went through the junior sailing program at Royal Victoria Yacht Club in British Columbia, we raced against and cruised with each other in dinghies and keelboats, and as adults we sailed many miles offshore together. During the spring of 2007, he called me about his son. “Sam’s finishing high school and plans to take a year off,” said Nick. “What do you think about taking him on a delivery with you this fall?” Read more
Undone by Unappreciated Risk in Routine Maneuver
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There’s often a prolonged period of motoring to cross the largely windless Pacific High and to make headway in some adverse winds. Motoring, at least with my vintage Pathfinder engine, introduces vibration into the boat. Many, many cycles. Read more
Michael Moradzadeh, San Francisco Station
The Global Software Glitch of the Summer of 2024 serves as a warning and reminder to, among others, ocean voyagers.
An innocent error in coding took out thousands of computers, with paralyzing consequences for global communications including systems used by offshore sailors for email and weather. One can only imagine the consequences of an intentional, malicious, attack.
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It may be too soon to store your sextant, sight reduction tables, chronometer, and that funny starfinder... Read more
Before we head out on the water once again this is a good time to check on all things inflatable... and NOT inflatable. Read more
The right life jacket for your conditions and a tether when conditions warrant it. Read more
