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About Those Hallucinations…

Posted on June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 by Chuck B

Sailors who’ve crossed oceans solo have reported—both in books and in personal conversations—the prevalence of auditory hallucinations. In particular, hearing voices.

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Thoughts on NOAA’s Planned Phase-Out of Raster Charts

Posted on November 24, 2019June 26, 2020 by Chuck B

Below is the feedback I have offered in response to NOAA’s request for public comment on the elimination of raster charts. Greetings, I am writing in response to NOAA seeks public comment on ending production of traditional paper nautical charts. Executive Summary The move from raster to ENC charts is inevitable, and I am confident…

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Destinations

Posted on April 6, 2019April 7, 2019 by Chuck B

This page serves as a gathering place for information about specific destinations. Fiji Hydrographic office – for local charts Amra Street, Walu Bay, Suva, Fiji (Google Maps) (679) 331 5457 Website link – “under construction” Noonsite link Cruising Guide by Carol Dunlop A Mariners Guide to Fiji Shores & Marinas French Polynesia SHOM / French…

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Sailing- and Boating-Related Movies

Posted on December 16, 2017October 22, 2022 by Chuck B

Quite possibly the internet’s most comprehensive collection of sailing-related movies! Is something missing? Let me know in a comment! (Red indicates ones I’ve watched.) Fiction/Entertainment [M] Abandoned (2015) [M] African Queen (1951) [M] All Is Lost (2013) [M] Billy Budd (1962) – Amazon [M] The Boat (2018) – Amazon [M] The Caine Mutiny (1954) [M]…

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