Training...

Another day off for us... yet, we both went into work before 8:00. Joan was doing some training with the activities software, I would be working with Captain Ron to get first mates trained on the water for man overboard and fire drills. It was a gray day, with clouds allowing a view of only the mountain bases...


We started our training at the dock, introducing everyone to all the features on the boat, learning how to check engines, going through fire and MOB procedures before heading out. It also gave the dockhands a chance to see how and where to handle lines for the cruise boat.

By the time we headed out to practice those drills on the water, the wind had come up and the temp dropped to the mid-40s. It was a good opportunity to let everyone get a feel for boat handling and man overboard recovery procedures in the wind... glad I brought gloves.

The training went well, Joan and I got to have lunch together (doesn't always happen this season) and we were headed for home after lunch... so, we get the rest of the day off.

Cruises start tomorrow - I am excited about doing what I came here to do.

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On edit: some details about the drills today...

Two men overboard, two engine fires at separate times, a cabin fire, a fuel leak, and then on the way back in, another man overboard, an electrical fire, the boat taking on water, and all topped off by the captain having a heart attack. What's that old saying about a good day at the office vs a bad day on the water? They learned how to deploy the lifeboat, how to use a Lifesling in conjunction with a davit, fire fighting, passenger safety, MOB, and each got hands on the helm in open water and docking.

If these weren't drills, it would have been a very bad day on the water. ;-)