My little buddy's the penguins have been returned to the outer Islands after rehab on Tristan da Cunha. Slowly, steadily and surely things are being cleaned up by the Islanders and those assisting them from South Africa. These two guys look happy to be home and seem to be doing a little dance on the beach!!
Sport fishing boat standing by Cuban rafters drifting in the Straits of Florida. The USCG arrived some time later to assist and return them to Cuba under that "wet feet dry feet" policy. Photo was taken from a passing vessel which also remained on scene until USCG arrived. It is good to know that the traditional fellowship of the sea is alive and well.
For once we do not have a piracy report for Friday Report, we did however have one earlier in the week. No doubt as the day progresses something will land on the NAUTICAL LOG desk.
We have resumed CONSULTATION and there is a note in the Blog. It may be that ship and yacht owners and their crews would like to take advantage of a personal touch at a time of their choosing rather than set times at schools. Perhaps also those who are thinking of buying a boat and would like to learn something of the pitfalls, also how to navigate and handle a vessel privately. While NAUTICAL LOG does not recommend particular nautical schools we may advise you on one you have selected. Looking forward to hearing from those really interested.
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| Rockhopper penguins of the Tristan Group |
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| Cuban rafters drifting in the Straits of Florida |
Sport fishing boat standing by Cuban rafters drifting in the Straits of Florida. The USCG arrived some time later to assist and return them to Cuba under that "wet feet dry feet" policy. Photo was taken from a passing vessel which also remained on scene until USCG arrived. It is good to know that the traditional fellowship of the sea is alive and well.
For once we do not have a piracy report for Friday Report, we did however have one earlier in the week. No doubt as the day progresses something will land on the NAUTICAL LOG desk.
We have resumed CONSULTATION and there is a note in the Blog. It may be that ship and yacht owners and their crews would like to take advantage of a personal touch at a time of their choosing rather than set times at schools. Perhaps also those who are thinking of buying a boat and would like to learn something of the pitfalls, also how to navigate and handle a vessel privately. While NAUTICAL LOG does not recommend particular nautical schools we may advise you on one you have selected. Looking forward to hearing from those really interested.
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| less than respectful Ensign handling |
This is not good to see though NAUTICAL LOG is sure it is unintentional. There is an etiquette for handling flags which should be learned and followed particularly aboard ship. Our National Ensign should be hoisted and lowered on its own halyard/ halliard, not just clipped in some manner to sail rigging. Look to the USCGC Eagle as an example of how it should be flown, hoisted and lowered from a gaff. Even if it is being dried after getting wet it should be done under cover on its own line. These points are important and demonstrate a pride in our Nation particularly in difficult times. Lead by example and many will follow.
Finally one of our own CMDR. Mark Kelly, a graduate of the Merchant Marine Academy, commands the Space Shuttle Endeavour as she takes off this afternoon on her final voyage from the Cape, NAUTICAL LOG will be out there watching from our front porch.
UPDATE: Unfortunately we learned on the 1200 local Florida news that the launch is scrubbed for today due to heater problems in two of the three units. They will try again on Monday May 02, 2011.
UPDATE: Unfortunately we learned on the 1200 local Florida news that the launch is scrubbed for today due to heater problems in two of the three units. They will try again on Monday May 02, 2011.
Good Watch
Please remember the seafarers held captive by pirates off Somalia - let us work with India and others to free them.
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