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The Final Mile​

Jan 9, 2026
After a sailing season on the Great Lakes running over 9 months and tens of thousands of miles, heading into winter lay up is a well-earned reward. And it seems that the final mile is always the longest.
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Why the Merchant Marine Attracts Misfits (And Why That's a Good Thing)​

Jan 26, 2026


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Jeff Onboard

Ship Spotting 2026 (vol.1)​

Feb 1, 2026
As you all know I once or twice a year show footage of various different ships I see in my journey around the world. This is volume#1 for 2026. Enjoy!!😎🚢⚓️🌊


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Leaving the Port in Morocco 🇲🇦​

Mar 23, 2026
Last time I was working one of the many ports was in Morocco. This is some footage as we left that port including a glimpse of the Rock of Gibraltar and one of the new Methanol powered container ships.


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A Look at the Suez Canal in Egypt​

Mar 27, 2026
This is a look at the Suez Canal located in Egypt. In this video I was traveling North in the canal. There are more videos on the channel of the canal and each shows different areas so check those out for more of the Suez Canal. Hope you all enjoy this one.


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Jeff Onboard

Coast Guard Physical Exam: Everything They Check​

Apr 4, 2026
Catch me on my morning routine as I venture out for a nature walk, despite the colder weather. This video highlights my daily walking routine and the benefits of walking daily. Hope you enjoy this little vlog!
This is anther video for information and I talk about what you will see on your U.S. Coast Guard physical and things they check on the exam. Please watch until the end so you get all the information. The form for this physical in CG 719k and we will look at it in this video.


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And that discharge/sea-chest dumping a stream on the aft of the pilot boat. For their sake I hope it's only the fire-main discharge, and not sewerage.

That heaving sea, though, was one reason why I swapped duty to get off my first ship, a flagship that was repurposed from an LPD, to a carrier. I've never been prone to motion sickness, but on the small, top-heavy LPD, I was half-nauseous much of the time underway.
 
Well...looking at the big picture...this is what was to happen when "Free movement on the High Seas" breaks down.

When the Pax Americana finally failed. Now I don't think anyone expected that it would be America itself that would finally end it (with provocations, pointless military acts and open acts of piracy) but that's how this is going down.

And IMHO we shan't see another period of safety on the open ocean for another thousand years. This to me is why it's safe to say, Globalism is dead - just not lying still in its coffin, yet.
 
Preparing for an Ocean Passage

May 6, 2026
Ocean Passage Making is the pinnacle of a sailing career. Sailing a small boat out of sight of land, with the next landfall days or even weeks away, is the greatest test of your sailing ability. Join Captains Tursi, Mummert and Gifford as we discuss the preparations we are making for this year's Ocean Passage Making courses from Norfolk to Mystic and back. We'll discuss weather routing, provisioning, boat and crew preparation and answer your questions about this challenge.


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We offer a full range of courses from Basic Sailing through Ocean Training Cruises on Island Packet yachts in Chesapeake Bay, Virgin Islands and the Atlantic Ocean between Norfolk, Bermuda and the Caribbean. Also Celestial and Coastal Navigation classes online line and Docking Practice classes...
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18,270 Containers in One Ship! Watch the Morten Maersk Work​

May 15, 2026
I've got some awesome footage from the ship perspective for all you fans of maritime content! 🚢 See a Maersk container ship at night, showcasing the sheer scale of modern shipping. This shipspotting view captures the essence of life at sea, highlighting the massive container ship Morten Maersk.


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