First Mates
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Launch day - first day at the wheel
It is a great feeling to take that first time at the wheel after four years of restoration and re-fit on the hard. Sailing on Muskegon Lake...
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Lynn atop the mizzen
Lynn prefers to do the mast top work, otherwise, she has to turn the winch for me. We were installing custom BIBI LED lights for the Windex. Mizzen...
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The highly appreciated garbage duty
That's the best First Mate! Always willing to help with efficiency and a smiley attitude. I vote pour Anatole, the garbage ship's boy!
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Grabbing the Mooring Buoy
Best Mate (really?) trying his best to grab the mooring buoy. Kill it first, then grab it!
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Polishing stainless steel, a higly rewarding chore
Best mate or best maid? Pat plays the tighrope artist to make it shine. We call him the "rubbing mate". Excellent!...
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Chief Tender Pilot
Anatole, 13, is my son and the official tender pilot for Yacht Oteka, our Lagoon 440 sailing the BVI, that you can see in the back.
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The admiral dingying back to s/v Kaleo
The admiral of s/v Kaleo zipping around by dinghy in Warderick Wells, Bahamas.
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Electronic Updates
The Vesper Marine WatchMate Vision is arguably the most advanced Class B AIS transponder ever built, and was honored with an Innovation Award in Miami.
