I literally slept on the deck last night. After we got to the dock and shut everything down, I layered some old raggedy blankets outside on the deck just forward of the wheelhouse and cuddled up on my pillow with the most delicious breeze washing over me. What I wouldn't give to be at home … Continue reading The heat →

The AC broke down in a cloud of freon two days ago and it's about 90 degrees in my room right now. Guess that's what happens when you live in a steel box powered by two locomotive engines floating on the southwest North Atlantic where it is 85 degrees and 100% humidity twenty-four hours a … Continue reading Conked Out →

Last week I passed all required exams and am unofficially a 1600-ton master, oceans. The license should be in the mail soon but I doubt I'll have it in my hand before I go back to work this Saturday. My week of testing was long and circuitous; I knew I wasn't completely ready, but I … Continue reading 1600 ton Master →