Maritime Carol

Saying goodbye to a year that has been hard is easy. If you've done well, its bring on more of the same...  Here's three questions to ask yourself before the new year kicks in: 1.Hazard Identification: a)What were my three biggest hazards or problems I dealt with in 2017? b) What were my three highlights of 2017? c) What did I learn from each of them? d) What steps can I put in place to make 2018 the best year yet? By following these simple steps 2017's hazards could become 2018's solutions...

Life throws us some challenging situations, none more so than becoming a stricken vessel ourselves. Here's some Emergency procedures in response to a personal Stricken Vessel event: 1.  Capsize - Floundering, unsure, everything has changed. Take control   Call for assistance   Retrieve what you can and move on  Avoid alcohol Set new goals. 2. Collision - Total disagreement, too hard. Tidy up the mess and retreat  Count your blessings  Ponder what to do next  Take time to play/pray - go sailing, travelling, have a swim. 3. Grounding - Unable to move. Keep watchful eye on surroundings Bide your time Shore yourself up - read a book, chill. (No condition is permanent.) 4. Sinking - Overwhelmed, its over. Leave the sinking ship* Collect floating debris Locate solid ground Have a feed Call for assistance Set new goals Start again. By following these procedures you are well on your way to surviving a str...