Most cruisers practice abandoning ship, extinguishing fires, and handling medical emergencies, yet we are far more likely to face self-defense threats than those other situations. So Nicole and I also practice self-defense, building the skills and mindset we will be grateful to have if/when they are needed. In this scenario we deploy a Byrna Mission 4 rifle and Byrna EP pistol against an unwelcome “intruder”, an aggressive “dog,” and stationary “threats” at various distances and directions. We start with the rifle and pistol stowed, incorporating movement, as well as quickly reloading both weapons. When I watch this, I notice a lot that I did “right” including- not muzzle sweeping Nicole, good pistol reload, mostly accurate shots, good verbal challenge, etc. There is a lot I can improve including- rifle was held too low during reload, I took too long to deploy pistol from waist pack, my stance was off balance with pistol, etc. What do you notice I did well? What can I improve? Is it time for you to train? For more info - http://cruisersafety.info SOCIAL https://www.instagram.com/twoafloat https://www.facebook.com/TwoAfloat ABOUT Us- Ryan and Nicole Levinson Boat - Kiapa Nui, a custom 48' NEOS / Looping performance cruising catamaran. Location- Islands and Atolls of French Polynesia (Tahiti)

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Mountain to fjord in the Sunnmore Alps is a trip for those of you who like the idea of touring and powder skiing in remote and untouched mountains in Norway. The alps and surrounding areas have been shaped by shifting glaciers over the centuries making for spectacular peaks, steep hills, and deep narrow fjords. In most of our tours we ski mountains only accessible by boat. It’s a spectacular scenery with panoramic fjord view!

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The annual trip up Strangford Lough from White Rock to Portaferry and Strangford is always one of the highlights of the years racing. With the 2020 regatta cancelled due to the COVID=19 pandemic the teams are gearing up for a return to racing. It will be great to see how the rebuilt Strangford Sailing club looks on Friday Night as everyone gathers outside for the best BBQ of the summer. The team at Bottom Up Boats hopes to live stream the starts and provide some racing footage in the weeks to come, making up for the drought of on the water action over the last 18 months. The crew is ready to race and is looking forward to a strong turn out for the first big regatta on the lock for quite some time.

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Learn a little about Amanda's pre-NSPS clinic and her breakout session.

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