New solo RTW attempt on 60 foot tri

[Gigantasy]

He's recognized as a Captain by the Coast Guard!
(Completely unrelated: the Coast Guard calls anyone hailing them in distress "Captain")

 

[kent_island_sailor]

Captain Donald Lawson is

feeling relieved in Ignacio Manuel Altamirano, Acapulco de Juárez.​

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We also installed an electric bilge pump into the engine compartment as the heat was causing moisture build up.

Hot engine somehow generates enough water to need a bilge pump just because it is hot?
I am betting the boat has a leak

 

[Norcal]

And everyone thinks George Santos is the biggest bullshitter!

I read that George Santos said he did his first 4 Transatlantic double handed races with Don Lawson.

 

[Rasputin22]

I read that George Santos said he did his first 4 Transatlantic double handed races with Don Lawson.

No way, George did his first big sailing expedition with Noah!

 

[Time Theory]

He's recognized as a Captain by the Coast Guard!
(Completely unrelated: the Coast Guard calls anyone hailing them in distress "Captain")

Interesting. I did not realize that the US Coast Guard used the term "Captain" when they issue Merchant Mariner Credentials. Thanks for the updated information.

 

[kent_island_sailor]

Interesting. I did not realize that the US Coast Guard used the term "Captain" when they issue Merchant Mariner Credentials. Thanks for the updated information.

You ARE the captain when singlehanded, who else could it be?

 

[Rasputin22]

This sounds like 'Good Jive' rather than 'Good Jibes'.

 

[Time Theory]

You ARE the captain when singlehanded, who else could it be?

Maybe the Skipper, or Master?
Show me a USCG MMC with the word "Captain." I bet you can't. Are you willing to bet?

 

[Gigantasy]

Interesting. I did not realize that the US Coast Guard used the term "Captain" when they issue Merchant Mariner Credentials. Thanks for the updated information.

I really just mean that when you hear ppl hailing the USCG in distress on 16 the radio operator calls the hailing mariner "cap'n". Apologies for not putting my previous post in the this is obviously a joke font.

 

[Laser1]

Apologies for not putting my previous post in the this is obviously a joke font.

New you are, much to learn you have

Next time use The purple font !

 

[Reference]

USCG credentials aside… who ever refers to themselves as “Captain“ unless they are actively on a boat where they are employed as a skipper?

It’s just lame, and has that ”trying too hard to impress people who don’t sail” vibe.

Speaking of which, refers to himself as a “professional” sailor - is he registered as a Cat 3?

 

[MR.CLEAN]

USCG credentials aside… who ever refers to themselves as “Captain“ unless they are actively on a boat where they are employed as a skipper?

powerboat folks. Every potbelly divorcee in florida with a 6-pack and a grady-white.

 

[kent_island_sailor]

USCG credentials aside… who ever refers to themselves as “Captain“ unless they are actively on a boat where they are employed as a skipper?

It’s just lame, and has that ”trying too hard to impress people who don’t sail” vibe.

Speaking of which, refers to himself as a “professional” sailor - is he registered as a Cat 3?

I do not routinely call myself that, but ICW tradition seems to be all the marina workers do.
It is not always a compliment either. Bounce off a few pilings and run aground getting to the fuel dock and you just might hear "Mighty fine ship handling there Captain, can we sell you some more fenders"

 

[Gigantasy]

New you are, much to learn you have

Next time use The purple font !

I've been around long enough to know that's the sarcasm font.

 

[Rasputin22]

'/sarc' Where have you guys been? '/sarc'

 

[MR.CLEAN]

lol