Deck Shoes,

Not on my boat!
I guess if you're a rich Russian oligarch you won't care if your girlfriend prances around your nice teak deck in her high heels.

Fish On Fridays. "Mr. Big Teeth Swims By."

What's holding you back? Jump on in and swim with him. He's sweet, lovely and misunderstood.

Photo via Rick Iossi.

Dedication.

Be a man!
I wonder if the Tillerman would take a Laser sailing clinic in Norway during the winter, instead of Cabarete?

Via Pat's fabebook page.

Tillerman Tuesday.

Shades of Capt. Joe Schmidt and Dan Brazeltont!
I wonder why sailors don't like the surf? Could it be that dark feeling of dread that in the next 30 seconds you will be inverted in your smashed Laser with water shooting out of your nostrils?

Photo source: ISAF

Fish On Fridays. Marlin 1 - Fishermen 0

Marlin sinks boat! Actually, the captain screwed up:  

"Not all the details are in, but apparently the captain began backing down on the huge fish, a common practice in big-game fishing when a fish is taking line. He puts the boat in reverse to chase the fish.

One commenter on Marlin Magazine's Facebook post who apparently had some knowledge of the incident said that the captain fell as he was backing down on the fish at full throttle. The boat took on too much water and, finally, there was no correcting the situation.

Marlin Magazine reported that the boat went to the bottom of the sea and everybody on board was rescued by the photo boat. And, of course, the fish got away. "

Those guys are going to have a hell of a fishing tale to tell. For some reason, I don't think the captain will be getting that many charters in the future.

Hat tip Tim Zimmerman | Quote from Wooden Boat Forum | Photos: Marlin Magazine

Wednesday Wipeout.

Oh shit, so this it, I'm going to die!
This photo should give you, the non-surfer, a pretty good perspective on the power of those little things that roll across the ocean only to break against the shore, waves.

Fish On Fridays.

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Holy moly, Bat Mite! The female Angler fish sure is purdy.

The Natives Are Restless!

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How much do you want to bet that the "deals" these folks are scrambling over today will end up in a closet or storage unit by the time "Black Friday" rolls around again next year! I've got to a get a deal, Joe, even if it means spending money that I don't have on stuff that I don't need or really want. A deal's a deal!

You Never Know Who You'll Bump Into On The Road.

Hey Joe, long time no see. Let's do lunch!
Photo via Sailbook's fb page.

Boat Of The Day.

It looks like a box with a mast and sail.
Mind you, I've been downing massive quantities of bourbon the last few days so I might not be seeing what I think I'm seeing. If I am seeing what I think I'm seeing then it begs the question; why would someone build a boat like that?

Wednesday Wipeout.

Sometimes, getting air is not a good thing.

Marine Life Monday.

Big wave surfer Mark Healey likes to play with sharks.
Via the way back machine and Surfer Magazine.

Determined To Sail.

Hold the fort, Joe. These guys look like they are determined to surf.
Wait, I thought there were signs of intelligence on planet Earth.

Fish On Fridays + Friday Flyover =

Helicopter Fishing - watch more funny videos

Crazy!

Yippee Cayey!

I don't know about you, but I think I would have been screaming, "Mommy!"

Scream capture from the Richmond Yacht Club. (yikes!)

Fish On Fridays. (Mr. Big Teeth And Friend)

Friends don't let friends eat alone.

A Day At The Beach. (Photography Tip Number 2)

There are some things that shouldn't be photographed.
I know you know what I mean. Think about the stream of endless photos on facebook and tumblr of your kids in various states of inebriation. "Please Johnny, don't post those photos of you having relations with our pet goat. I can guarnetee you that prospective employers or in-laws will not be impressed."

Stand Up Picnic Table Paddling.

Gee whiz, can you make it any wider?
I think I could do touch and goes off it's flight deck.

Did I Mention Something About Big Ships?

What you don't want to see coming at you from astern.
No doubt about it, if you don't pay attention, you'll be sleeping with the fishes.

I'm continually surprised by all the numbskulls I encounter out on the water. I've got news for you guys, it's not virtual out there, stuff can kill you. So pull your face away from that smart phone for a second, and take a look around. Welcome to the real world, there isn't an app for that

What You Don't Want To See Coming At You Over Your Starboard Side.

The ocean is big, really big. It's so big that it boggles the mind that out of nowhere a ship appears coming at you like a missle. Two words to remember - radar and lookout. Always, always prepare for the worst.