Operating a 74-foot vessel might seem daunting, but my decades as a training captain on massive commercial ships have prepared me for this. I've successfully guided new deck officers through the intricacies of docking and assisted seasoned captains in mastering new vessels. If you harbor any reservations about commanding this trawler, understand this: I possess the exact knowledge required, and I can impart it effectively. A short session on the Elizabeth Ruth, and you will be operating with confidence. #TrawlerYacht #BlueWaterYacht #YachtRefit #YachtLens #LuxuryYachtTour #ElizabethRuth #RobinsonModifiedMonk #YachtMaintenance #UnitedYachtSales #ExpeditionYacht #OwnerQandA #BoatWalkthrough #CustomYacht #PacificNorthwestYachts #boat #trawler #captain #maritime #boatinglessons #yachting #boattraining #vessel

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Silversonic passengers and crew recently enjoyed an amazing experience, when an Ornate Eagle Ray (Aetomylaeus vespertilio) was spotted swimming around "Barracuda Bommie", one of Quicksilver's remote dive sites on the Agincourt reefs. This gentle giant (one of the few species of eagle ray without a stinging barb) measured nearly 2.5m across the wings, and total length over 5m. The Ornate Eagle Ray is well named, as the patterns across the dorsal surface are exquisite, consisting of a mosaic of stripes and spots. Shane Down, Crew of Silversonic said, "The last time we saw an Ornate Eagle Ray was 3 years ago on Silversonic. It was an unbelievable sight and this new encounter may be the first one in Northern Australia that has been captured on video. It is a very rare and unique encounter -- like winning lotto underwater." Doug Baird, Quicksilver Cruises Environment and Compliance Manager said, "The species is not well known, and this is only the second one we have seen at one of our reef sites and there are only a few records from the northern parts of Australia (the last time an ornate eagle ray was spotted was in April 2008). They only produce 4-6 live young, making them highly vulnerable. Eagle rays live in the open ocean rather than at the bottom of the sea. They eat snails, mussels and crustaceans, crushing their shells with their extremely hard teeth. They are excellent swimmers and are able to jump several metres above the surface. They are classified as Endangered".

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As I type this we are down at the sailboat. Some great videos coming your way as we start the process of rehabilitating our boat. Lots of projects ongoing. Today was busy. But in the meantime, here is the last of the wheat harvest…putting the grain into the aeration bin to dry.

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This is "Second Star", a new Windelo 54 Yachting in Annapolis Boat Show. ▫️ Would you like to visit this eco performance sailing catamaran? ▫️ From 10-14 October The boat and the booth will be dock C ▫️ This brand-new Windelo 54 departed from the Windelo Canet-en-Roussillon shipyard (France) on August 19th, after a stop in Gibraltar and Açores, she has arrived state side to make her US debut from October 10-14, 2024, at the Annapolis Sailboat Show. ▫️ For those who want to set sail while minimizing their environmental impact. It is the first Bluewater cruising catamaran to offer environmentally friendly and sustainable sailing. Her innovative design incorporates an eco-responsible composite that reduces the production process’ environmental footprint by 47%, high-performance electric motors providing good autonomy thanks to her renewable energy production (hydrogeneration, solar panels and wind turbines on option). ▫️ #boatshow #windelo54 #eco #yachts @windelocatamaran

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