tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535660355757508633.post2541227362826886296..comments2023-04-03T00:48:01.893-07:00Comments on mv.VikingStar: What I Learned Last Summer, by Kristi ThomasonViking Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11269939254829503157noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535660355757508633.post-76487862457841902152011-11-24T11:49:03.753-08:002011-11-24T11:49:03.753-08:00And Al adds: It also makes SO MUCH more sense to ...And Al adds: It also makes SO MUCH more sense to have the male handle the dock lines! It is, IMHO, a very logical arrangement - though very rarely seen.<br /><br />Kristi has the ability to independently handle Viking Star, both in operation, navigation, and bringing her back to the dock. For which I am very grateful and to be honest, lucky. It is a huge benefit not only in crises, but also to trade off the helm as well as having an extra set of knowledgeable eyes / mind during changing conditions.<br /><br />Where she has not practiced much is in close quarters maneuvering. Perhaps I just need to walk away from the helm a few times :-)Viking Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269939254829503157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535660355757508633.post-8496285526064001312011-11-23T11:51:37.898-08:002011-11-23T11:51:37.898-08:00Kristi,
This subject of turning the helm over to A...Kristi,<br />This subject of turning the helm over to Al in tight situations is so typical of wives. It is in these events that you need to know how to take control of the vessel. I have seen too many cases, of the husband becoming medically incapacitated or going overboard and the wife is no help at all. Make it a goal this next year that you, too, become a capable skipper who can assist your husband in an emergency situation. This is one subject that I am adamant about. You may be able to save his precious life. No one crews on Shatoosh who can't take control of my vessel, to pick me up if I go overboard or in the case of a medical emergency they can call the Coast Guard and get me to the nearest port.<br />Hira <br />Shatoosh Albin 25Hira Barbara Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07694362423632477670noreply@blogger.com