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”
Tag Archives: watermen
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””
“Hei Matau”
The “Hei Matau” to some people also called a Maori, Tahitian, Hawaiian, or Polynesian fishhook. I first came across this talisman while reading some sailing logs and books back in the early 1990’s, a symbol to the wearer of a safe journey while at sea. I found one made out of shell at a surfContinue reading ““Hei Matau””
QB II sitting pretty at Old Bahama Bay.
The new Hunt 80 “Queen Bee II” safely moored at Old Bahama Bay, West End Bahamas. It was a nice run across from Hinckley Yachts Stuart on Wednesday, the Gulfstream was a nice 6′ to 8′. Had a nice time talking shop with Capt. Fred, a really good guy. Best of luck to him andContinue reading “QB II sitting pretty at Old Bahama Bay.”
Who wants to adventure this way? The Island of everything.
Awesome video of Hawaii by drone. Looks like a lot of Watermen living the lifestyle!
<p><a href=”https://vimeo.com/156212670″>LANIAKEA – Hawaii by Drone</a> from <a href=”https://vimeo.com/karimiliya”>Karim Iliya</a> on <a href=”https://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a>.</p>
Check out the outstanding new Hinckley model T34R!
Hinckley Bermuda 50 is here, and underway!
The wait is finally over with the launch and sea trial of our long awaited Bermuda 50. Check out this great video of her racing and underway.
Cutters at Sea in 2014 – 15. Semper Paratis!
Cool quick piece on the USCG Cutters at sea in 2014-15. Fair winds and following seas, shipmates. Bravo Zulu!
TheWatermanBlog 