Crew Compass: Make time for yourself
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon One thing that I’ve found difficult on boats over the years is making time for myself and doing things for me. How on earth …
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Secure at Sea: The growing pains of cyber-security
Secure @ Sea: by Corey Ranslem When I heard about it, I was amazed but not surprised. The high-roller database at a major casino recently had been completely …
Stew Cues: Purity, traditional processing key to good tequila
Stew Cues: by Alene Keenan In my wine and spirits classes, discussing tequila usually elicits strong responses, both good and bad. Younger, inexperienced …
Take It In: Pump iron to fend off fatigue
Take It In: by Carol Bareuther Iron-poor blood, also called iron-deficiency anemia, isn’t just a nutritional problem for the geriatric Geritol generation. A …
Sea Sick: IVs best left to medical pros
Sea Sick: by Keith Murray I have been asked by several yacht captains if I offer onboard training for crew on how to properly insert an IV. Always a little …
Crew’s Mess: Hearty meal for heavy seas
Crew’s Mess: by Capt. John Wampler The great thing about crock pot cooking is that, no matter how “sporty” the weather is out at sea, you can still …
Top Shelf: Kermit’s àpres sorbet show
Top Shelf: by Chef Tim McDonald Often overlooked by charter chefs is the “easy money” period post main course. More often than not, overstuffed punters …
Engineer’s Angle: Maintenance prevents O-ring, gasket failures
Engineer’s Angle: by Rich Merhige When maintaining running gear and propulsion systems, O-rings and gaskets aren’t always considered a priority. In …
Taking the Helm: Leaders who admit to mistakes build a culture of accountability
Taking the Helm: by Paul Ferdais Genuine leadership comes from our behavior. Team members watch what a leader does as the real cue to our intentions. Words are …
Sea Science: Hurricane supplies don’t have to be costly
Sea Science: by Jordanna Sheermohamed With the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season upon us, many are still reeling and rebuilding from the effects of the 2017 …
