Under ideal conditions they are great. In non ideal conditions they are disappointing. We put one one a yacht I was working on eight years ago...
On three privately owned yacht I've worked on the owners did not want their guests to feel obligated to pay for anything. The trip was a gift to...
Believe I saw on one of the online crew agencies recently an opening for a Russian speaking captain. Sorry I can't remember which one.
Covered out of embarrassment of who the owner is most likely. They did not receive a warm welcome in Seattle....
We have 3 on my current boat. Two onboard and one on the tender. I actually used one on a stranger that collapsed on the dock next to the boat...
You haven't given nearly enough info for anyone to be able to comment on the subject. Maybe find a web forum about banks. This forum is mostly...
You would need the STCW Basic Safety Class. Its 5 days and $1000. An internet search should list schools that provide the training. Without an...
Some online websites to check out that can give you some broad and specific info on yachting. PNW Captains Meeting (Seattle Facebook page for...
J-Mar was designed by Jack Hargrave and built by Stephens in Stockton, Ca. Renamed Columbine she was sold to a Seattle resident in 2002. She was...
This a great thread as I have struggled with this same issue since working on private yachts. I can never get consistent guidance from sea...
I've been told by someone on good authority that the axe is owned by a well known Russian that likes to use it just for himself fishing in Alaska....
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Attessa IV anchored near an oil tanker in Port Angeles, Washington
As a crew member for 10 years on yachts I'd rather share a head and have a larger sleeping and storage quarters.
Last month the launch was pushed back to Nov. or Dec. with no rush to meet those dates so it could even be longer till it is uncovered. I've been...
Attessa IV Anybody in the Vancouver area spotted the new Attessa or heard any new news? It was supposed to launch in early October.
Delta 175 (Silver Shalish) on sea trials with the name boards covered up and the AIS is registered as Delta 175
"Silver Shallis"? Name boards covered and AIS turned off
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