Marmot, Your disdain is palpable. Earlier you talked about the lack of professionalism among the yachting community. It’s perfectly okay that...
The history of random drug testing began with the US Military and then spread to the public sector when initially only Pilots or other...
I’ve been doing a little reading. According to Wikipedia’s listing for Drug Testing, everyone’s hair grows about .5” per month, which means that...
Thanks NYCAP123, It wasn’t my intention to adopt a kid. Between business, parties and politics, I didn’t have a lot of spare time. He...
You can't really blame Brad or ‘jolina. They're a product in a world with a very high demand for what they have to offer. They know it and all of...
Unless an elevator is fast enough it seems to me to be a complete waste of money. Most everyone I know with a slow elevator in their home uses...
For me it was relatively easy to just fire an employee who was screwing up because of drugs, feel a sense of betrayal and get on with my work. But...
I like the idea of an elevator onboard since I can keep sailing well after four flights of stairs is too much. The same goes for having my...
Marmot, You're obviously a very intelligent and well read man. However, with your posts I'm never sure if you just lack a gentle bedside...
Yeah, I agree with you Fishtiqua. Looks can certainly help you get into the door, but personality, integrity and social skills are what takes you...
There's a line I remember from the movie Bull Durham, remember it? The old Kevin Costner, Susan Serandon and Tim Robbins movie? Costner's...
Right now I live in the most conservative state in the union. We often joke that there are no misdemeanors here, only felonies. Their laws...
I don’t think the best answer is to simply pull out of a port or country in fear and retreat to the nearest harbor we deem safe. I think a far...
I'm glad you brought this up, Marblehead. I've often wondered about this issue in the yachting community. I hope this will turn into a real...
That's a amazing clip. I loved that we could see his hands on the wheel and heard his engine excellerate as he took those curves and...
...and yet additional proof that I'm a total geek. :D (It was on my reading table for several weeks. Well, either that or a book on sailboat...
Buy the latest version of Chapman Piloting and read the entire thing religously.
My son, who’s 18 and on Saturday dislocated his ankle and broke his leg in two places, thinks this would be the perfect land vehicle for any yacht...
Oops, that's RIB "35" Explorer. Ken, is your RIB 35 being made by RIB Unlimited? I agree with you about the teak deck and chrome, but I...
I really like these Triton Subs. I like their design, their visability and all the safety features. Has anyone here "flown" one of these? I...
