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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
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Yachting in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert

This photo comes to gCaptain via Burning Man 2010, the annual week long art event ending on Labor Day on a dry lake bed in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. 

September 7, 2010
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Monday, August 30, 2010
gCaptain

Funny Sh*t My Captain Says

A friend who knew my father recently sent me a book titled Sh*t My Dad Says (HarperCollins 2010). Well not only was it really funny but, apparently, I am

August 30, 2010
Total Views: 213

Wednesday, August 25, 2010
USCG

Photo of The Week – U.S.C.G. shows off at Red Bull’s Flugtag

U.S. Coast Guard photo by PA2 Matt Schofield This week’s photo is brought to us by members from Coast Guard Air Station Los Angeles.  Here they watch as

August 25, 2010
Total Views: 24

Monday, July 26, 2010
Oil Spill

MARPOL Advisory – When Should You Spill Your Oil? (humor)

This crane contributed to the development of this instruction manual Before we go any further, please note: If you are anywhere in or near the US Gulf of

July 26, 2010
Total Views: 18

Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Incident Photo of The Week – George H.W. Bush Runs Boat Aground
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Incident Photo of The Week – George H.W. Bush Runs Boat Aground

RIP George H.W. Bush  Former President George H.W. Bush apparently ran his 38-foot boat aground on a beach in Maine while out in fog.  According to

July 13, 2010
Total Views: 584

Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Oil Spill

70’s Board Game: BP Offshore Oil Strike

Check out this old 70’s board game that has been being autcioned off on eBay.  CNN news blog tells us: A nearly 40-year-old board game is getting a lot

July 6, 2010
Total Views: 62

Thursday, April 8, 2010
Lifesaving Incidents

Captain Richard Phillips on “The Daily Show”

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p /

April 8, 2010
Total Views: 17

Sunday, September 6, 2009
Uncategorized

The World’s Youngest Master Mariner

We have received many great article submissions in gCaptain’s YOUblog section, the place where mariners get a chance to blog, but few posts have received

September 6, 2009
Total Views: 792

Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Video

Funny Video – Navy Captain’s Mistake

This video was first brought to our attention on the Forum, but we think it deserves a post here on the blog.  According to the comments made on YouTube,

May 13, 2009
Total Views: 36

Friday, December 19, 2008
gCaptain

Forum Discussion: Animal Planet Whale Wars

The gCaptain.com Forum now has nearly 900 active users who discuss wide variety issues that apply to the professional mariner. Some are deadly serious. Others

December 19, 2008
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Uncategorized

10 Things To Know Before Boarding an “Unsinkable” Ship

Mental Floss brings us “Ship Happens – 10 Things To Know Before Boarding an “Unsinkable” Ship“: So, on that note, today is the

October 15, 2008
Total Views: 6

Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Uncategorized

Golden Shellback FAQ

1. Who developed this coating? a. Northeast Maritime Institute in Fairhaven, MA USA has an engineering group under its sister company Transportation Security

July 16, 2008
Total Views: 19

Monday, July 14, 2008
Uncategorized

The Boaters Complete The Caption

Our friends at theboaters.com have came up with a fun game called “Complete The Caption”. Each day they post a new photo submitted by their users

July 14, 2008
Total Views: 2

Tuesday, March 25, 2008
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You are not where you think you are! Explained.

(Ed. note: This comes from a current student, Dave Yell. You may well be able to deduce that Dave is British. In deed he held a Unlimited License there.

March 25, 2008
Total Views: 2

Friday, February 29, 2008
Humor:  The front fell off
Video

Humor: The front fell off

In the vein of Abbot and Costello’s “Who’s On First,” only related to ships. Thanks to BitterEnd reader Robert S, of Seattle and

February 29, 2008
Total Views: 39

Monday, February 25, 2008
Uncategorized

Nautical Misnomers that drive me crazy

Working aboard boats in Puget Sound, I hear lots on the radio. This is but a short list of Nautical Misnomers that ticks me off: Slack Tide … there

February 25, 2008
Total Views: 7

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Fire Incidents

Bravo on My Watch – By The Artful Blogger

Bravo on My Watch By The Artful Blogger I review shipboard incidents every day. It’s what I write about. Unfortunately, there’s plenty of material

January 30, 2008
Total Views: 72

Friday, January 25, 2008
Interesting

What Are You Sinking About?

g Captain's favorite video - what happens if you call the German Coast Guard when your ship starts sinking? What are you thinking about?? We're thinking this

January 25, 2008
Total Views: 25

Sunday, November 4, 2007
Incidents

Titanic Video Slideshow

“This video contains a lot of (very old) pictures on Titanic, and even two short (original) films” Related Post: Was the titanic sunk by a small

November 4, 2007
Total Views: 36

Thursday, October 25, 2007
Uncategorized

Lost in Translation – French Humor

Tim’s Times has a conversation that put a big smile on our faces and reminded me of my favorite TV commercial. Here’s the story: You have to

October 25, 2007
Total Views: 4
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