Life at Cape Disappointment
A book review of Life and Death at Cape Disappointment, by Bradley Angle
Drake’s Voyage Annotated
The complete “The World Encompassed” by Sir Francis Drake, in clear print, annotated for those who enjoy sea stories.
Reading A World of My Own
A review and commentary of Robin Knox-Johnston’s “A World of My Own: The first ever non-stop solo round the world voyage.”
The Crew of the Spray
Sailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum is a great view into the mind of a individualist and seafarer heading into the 20th century.
Medusa’s Raft
This is the story of the suffering, death and cannibalism of humans at sea. It is an extreme example of how failure of leadership can lead to the complete breakdown of empathy between humans.
Of Course Seaman Tucker is not Guilty
Kelch is Dead and CG Seaman Ethan Tucker is Innocent. We need to have re-look at what happened in Dutch Harbor. Leadership Changes Behavior.
Steinbeck and the Sea
When the Senior Chief says to read Steinbeck, what choice do you have?
Captain Ernie Blanchard
The Destruction of Coast Guard Captain Ernie Blanchard,” by Ladson F. Mills 3, hits home for this Coast Guard veteran. But not in the way Mills intended. Every Coastie, enlisted and commissioned, needs to read this text.
Sailor Song
I can always tell a fisherman from a sailor, by the eyes. A fisherman’s eyes is kind of set certain, because he always knows what he’s after and when he gets it – or when he don’t. A sailor never knows.

