PIG on FIRE

PIG on FIRE

Apr 9, 2016 | Flotsam

Today I had the honour of being Honorary Fire Pig.

Captain and Galley Kat gave a Marine Radio course to 15 members of the Hudson Fire Department and two members of Hudson Yacht Club and I helped.

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The Set Up

 

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Brushing Up On My VHF Skills

 

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Full Classroom

 

Me and Donkey

Me and Donkey the HFD’s Mascot

 

The Gang

Me and the Gang (minus 2)

There are now 17 newly certified VHF operators (15 First Responders) that will be on the water this summer and our record of 100% success rate remains intact.

It was a very good day!

 

PLANNING OUR ESCAPE – E MINUS 3

PLANNING OUR ESCAPE – E MINUS 3

Jun 12, 2014 | Flotsam

E – MINUS 3
Checking that all our safety equipment is up to date:
Lifejackets
Boarding device
Heaving line
Flares (6)
(see link to CPS outdated flare program.
Our own Montreal Squadron has been tasked with this year’s pilot program)
Fire extinquisher
Anchor
Bilge pump
Horn
Compass
Nav. lights
Radar deflector
Watertight flashlight (didn’t have but found this cool hybrid)
 
Consulting the charts and our Nautical Guide 2014: