This story is not a bluewater sailing story, but it illustrates how you can get into trouble in calm waters within sight of home. A friend of mine had this happen to him a few years ago and told me the story the next day, while he was still somewhat…
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- Feature Articles. Discussions of one or more topics regarding Seamanship, Safety, and best practices afloat.
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- Safety Moments. Short items suitable for a quick read or presentation to a group.
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School of Hard Rocks
Subject:
Heavy Weather
“From the CCA School of Hard Rocks
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School of Hard Rocks
Subject:
Culture of Safety, Good Practices Underway
“Safety Moments, presented at CCA Stations and Posts”
By Chuck Hawley, San Francisco Station, May 2023
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Voyages
Subject:
Narratives
From Spain to Maine to Ukraine. A wide-ranging collection of narratives in the post-COVID era.
Read about it here
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Safety Moment
Subject:
Emergencies
The weather at the ramp was sunny and clear, yet lightning struck the son standing on the bow. The lightning bolt came in his tail bone and out his foot. The son immediately went overboard and started to sink. The father jumped overboard and…