THOUGHTS FROM THE CAPTAIN
From the Helm
Articles, observations, and practical guidance from Captain Tom Ketelhut — on delivering vessels, coaching new owners, navigating the Great Lakes, and everything that happens on a boat between leaving the dock and coming home safely.
Seamanship
How to Dock Like You've Done It a Thousand Times
The captains who make docking look easy aren't more talented. They just do the hard part before anyone's watching.
Crew
The First Mate's Emergency Playbook: What to Do if the Captain Can't
When the captain can't run the boat, everything rides on the person beside them. Here's the protocol — before you need it.
Ownership
What Your Insurance Carrier Needs Before You Hire a Delivery Captain
Most owners think the insurance piece of a delivery is the captain's problem. It isn't. It's yours — and here's exactly what to do, why it matters, and how to get it right the first time.