Morse Alpha Expeditions
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Sail training expeditions with education and maritime professionals who love helping people achieve their sailing dreams.
Annapolis Boat Show meet ups with former students… taking it way back with this one! Back to origins of our program, before we bought Rocinante! We used to do a lot of training deliveries. Still available to do them, but in a limited basis.
October 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Annapolis Boat Show meet ups with former students… taking it way back with this one! Back to origins of our program, before we bought Rocinante! We used to do a lot of training deliveries. Still available to do them, but in a limited basis.
The cause of the leaky coolant problem has been uncovered. And it’s not pretty.
March 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The cause of the leaky coolant problem has been uncovered. And it’s not pretty.
New Starlink plans, again, and they’re pricey. We need other non Starlink options.
March 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
New Starlink plans, again, and they’re pricey. We need other non Starlink options.
1/3 of the Flexofold. 😍
March 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
1/3 of the Flexofold. 😍
Before and After. Cutless bearing.
March 21, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Before and After. Cutless bearing.
This is an example of a extremely worn cutlass bearing.
March 16, 2025 at 3:49 AM
This is an example of a extremely worn cutlass bearing.
So sad to hear that Ocean Navigator Magazine will be sending its final issue this month.
March 11, 2025 at 3:08 AM
So sad to hear that Ocean Navigator Magazine will be sending its final issue this month.
We keep this crayon on the nav table. Really helps keep us pointed in the right direction when things get hairy out there.
March 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
We keep this crayon on the nav table. Really helps keep us pointed in the right direction when things get hairy out there.
Exciting dodger progress. Lotta planning and tweeking. It’s a bit hard to get the big picture view of the design beneath the winter cover, but it’s still too early to remove the cover. So far quite happy with what’s developing.
March 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Exciting dodger progress. Lotta planning and tweeking. It’s a bit hard to get the big picture view of the design beneath the winter cover, but it’s still too early to remove the cover. So far quite happy with what’s developing.
Azores ocean shots from last week.
March 3, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Azores ocean shots from last week.
Tuesday, we’re going deep on some radar concepts. New technologies, interpreting all the jargon, using the radar and recognizing its limits. Join us for a seminar with American Sailing. BLIPMEUP gets you $10 off.
asa.com/online-class...
asa.com/online-class...
February 23, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Tuesday, we’re going deep on some radar concepts. New technologies, interpreting all the jargon, using the radar and recognizing its limits. Join us for a seminar with American Sailing. BLIPMEUP gets you $10 off.
asa.com/online-class...
asa.com/online-class...
More winter projects fun! I used to be a fan of the two part finishes like Bristol Finish etc. but lately I’ve found Awlwood to be my choice. Seems to hold up just as well, with a simpler application. Just as pricey tho. Currently… stripping who knows what… previous owners work.
February 12, 2025 at 12:45 AM
More winter projects fun! I used to be a fan of the two part finishes like Bristol Finish etc. but lately I’ve found Awlwood to be my choice. Seems to hold up just as well, with a simpler application. Just as pricey tho. Currently… stripping who knows what… previous owners work.
Winter Winch Work. Anything that can come off the boat to make this chilly season productive is off and in the shop.
February 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Winter Winch Work. Anything that can come off the boat to make this chilly season productive is off and in the shop.
Sail until we found an iceberg… that was our sailing for 2011. What’s yours for 2025?
January 28, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Sail until we found an iceberg… that was our sailing for 2011. What’s yours for 2025?
If you want to get fast and comfortable getting a fix on paper charts, you will on a Morse Alpha Expedition. Why bother you ask? Because it’s fun. It’s engaging. It’s good seamanship. It’s a fantastic way to connect with your surroundings. And it’s even cooler than making mix CDs for your friends.
January 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
If you want to get fast and comfortable getting a fix on paper charts, you will on a Morse Alpha Expedition. Why bother you ask? Because it’s fun. It’s engaging. It’s good seamanship. It’s a fantastic way to connect with your surroundings. And it’s even cooler than making mix CDs for your friends.
Family sail training! If you’re thinking about going cruising with your family, the best way to prepare is together. Try it out as a family, learn a ton, and have plenty of fun! Do this before you buy a boat! Take a training course with us. The investment will pay off dividends in the end.
January 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Family sail training! If you’re thinking about going cruising with your family, the best way to prepare is together. Try it out as a family, learn a ton, and have plenty of fun! Do this before you buy a boat! Take a training course with us. The investment will pay off dividends in the end.
Thinking an ocean passage sounds like ma good idea!
January 12, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Thinking an ocean passage sounds like ma good idea!
VHF pro tip #3:
Monitor channel 13 which is for "bridge-to-bridge" communications – that is, chatter between the command decks of commercial vessels. This channel becomes especially important when sailing in busy commercial zones like the Chesapeake Bay, Puget Sound, New York, Miami, etc.
Monitor channel 13 which is for "bridge-to-bridge" communications – that is, chatter between the command decks of commercial vessels. This channel becomes especially important when sailing in busy commercial zones like the Chesapeake Bay, Puget Sound, New York, Miami, etc.
December 13, 2024 at 11:52 PM
VHF pro tip #3:
Monitor channel 13 which is for "bridge-to-bridge" communications – that is, chatter between the command decks of commercial vessels. This channel becomes especially important when sailing in busy commercial zones like the Chesapeake Bay, Puget Sound, New York, Miami, etc.
Monitor channel 13 which is for "bridge-to-bridge" communications – that is, chatter between the command decks of commercial vessels. This channel becomes especially important when sailing in busy commercial zones like the Chesapeake Bay, Puget Sound, New York, Miami, etc.
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The latest Morning Muster Episode… with John Harries discussing the realities of ever increasing boat sizes and the stuff that isn’t in the brochure. open.spotify.com/episode/3pjI...
Oops My Boat's Too Big
The Morning Muster Sailing Podcast · Episode
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December 13, 2024 at 11:42 PM
The latest Morning Muster Episode… with John Harries discussing the realities of ever increasing boat sizes and the stuff that isn’t in the brochure. open.spotify.com/episode/3pjI...
Sailing Roundup 22 • The Most Used "Not" We Know - The Truckers Hitch
Dec 3 2024
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December 4, 2024 at 6:58 PM
The truckers hitch! It is the first “knot” we teach on our expeditions. 😁 Read about it on the Sailing Roundup on substack.
December 4, 2024 at 6:54 PM
The truckers hitch! It is the first “knot” we teach on our expeditions. 😁 Read about it on the Sailing Roundup on substack.
Forgot how good Space Ghost is…
December 2, 2024 at 1:00 AM
Forgot how good Space Ghost is…
The podcast studio.
November 28, 2024 at 1:30 PM
The podcast studio.
“Facebook is just a place to know when people’s birthdays are and to remind you of all your aweful memories.”
November 28, 2024 at 1:19 PM
“Facebook is just a place to know when people’s birthdays are and to remind you of all your aweful memories.”