Hello there! I'm happy to have stumbled upon this group, and yes, I have my sea legs! I am a former US Coast Guard Boatswain's Mate with just over 12 years of service. My last active duty billet was aboard the Barque Eagle, where I served as a Boatswain's Mate of the Watch, Navigator of the Watch (quartermaster), helmsman, small boat Coxswain, and Foremast Top Captain. I currently work at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut, which is home to historic vessels such as Charles W. Morgan and the steam ferry Sabino. I am trying my hand at a Seaport tug as we speak. I will post photos soon on my thread in the Seaport section.
Fair winds, and royals all the way!
R. Patterson