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Rum and Diamonds

15 Tuesday Dec 2020

Posted by “Oh Captain My Captain” in Classic Yachts, From the Writing Room

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From SoundingsOnline. My unusual adventures aboard a beautiful 1930s-era power yacht. By Capt. Lou Boudreau

The 110-foot Electra

It was 1992 and I was captain of a lovely old 110-foot power yacht named Electra. She was a creation of the 1930s, with none of the chrome and fiberglass that one sees so often today. Electra echoed the charm of a bygone era of rich teak brightwork and lovely mahogany. The interior was restored to its original grandeur, complete with grand piano, stained-glass hatches and polished brass fittings. Read on…

Soundings is one of my favorite boating magazines. That’s why I’ve been a subscriber for over 20 years, and follow Sounding on Twitter, and Soundings on Instagram.

If you’re a boater, you should be a Soundings subscriber, too! In the words of Henry David Thoreau, “Dwell as near as possible to the channel in which your life flows.”

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Can You Tell When A Person Is Drowning?

03 Wednesday Jul 2019

Posted by “Oh Captain My Captain” in From the helm

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America's Great Loop Cruisers' Association, Blessed, Boats, BoatUS, Chesapeake Bay, Cruising, Drowning, Family fun, Friends, Grateful, Life, Marinas, Slow Dance, Soundings, Soundings Online, Thinking Ouside the Boat, Water Safety

A MUST READ BY MARIO VITTONE FROM SOUNDINGSONLINE ~ April 26, 2018.

A swimmer doesn’t splash and wave for help. Here’s how to know when someone is trouble, and how to respond.

A MUST READ STORY

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Lanes Ferry Dock and Grill features the best hot dog on the planet!
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Captain Buck’s Port Chef James Kohler
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An early sunset casts a warm light on the “Next Chapter,” a beautiful 130 ft Westport, at the popular Southport (NC) Marina.
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The Admiral enjoys reading, while Kate the Mate stands by the captain.
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