In 1776 the world knew of one superpower, and it was not the good old’ USA. England ruled the seas and it’s Army was the best trained and equipped. Ruled by a monarchy, at the time a King. To be a subject of this monarchy, the King meant to be in servitude to the whimsContinue reading “Patriots Day”
Category Archives: Scuttlebutt
American Walls
As we approach the upcoming election next month, I am reminded of my November experience of 35 years ago. A cold Fall morning, standing in a chow line to be fed breakfast after a late-night, training at a CIC (Combat-In-City) site called Doughboy City. Taking in the warmth that a hot cup of coffee couldContinue reading “American Walls”
Confessions From the Helm
Every mariner has a sea story. If you have been to sea long enough you will acquire a full spectrum of yarns, fish stories of all sizes. It is inevitable. To have not acquired, means you never left the safety of a sheltered port or enough days afloat. These experiences fabricated over time, the necessaryContinue reading “Confessions From the Helm”
“Wayfinding”
About a month before my first son Garrett was born, I started to look for a gift to give him at his berth, to commemorate this occasion. I was at an antique maritime store in Miami when I found the right gift. It was a lifeboat sextant. A small compact sextant that they placed inContinue reading ““Wayfinding””
“The DUKE”
I always wondered what ever happened to “The DUKE”? You see I have some history with this CA paddle-wheeler. Not just any paddle-wheeler, but one with a historic and troubled past. Found this video on YouTube and will share my story and pictures afterwards. You see, she wasn’t always called “The DUKE”, that was theContinue reading ““The DUKE””
Hokulea: Heading to Florida. I hope that all the waterman can find the time to stop by and visit her & her crew.
Don’t miss us at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show!
Cool video of mega yacht docking in Lauderdale!
Check out this cool video of a new mega yacht docking! The old Riverwatch dock.
The oldest continuous boat builder in the US. Hinckley Yachts is the second oldest.
This is a great little piece on Lowell Boat Shop, the oldest continuous boat builder in the United states. Guess who the second oldest is? That’s right, Hinckley Yachts!
Watermen, Water People and Mother Ocean.
It will not be Christmas for every one? Especially for the water people, who live by Mother Ocean. This is a great piece about Christmas Island, the people and effects they will be seeing soon. Video by some Watermen.
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