
Uncharted Waters
Illustrations by Kent Barton
Capt. Bill Pike has seen it all. Years of piloting oilfield supply vessels in the Gulf of Mexico and shakedown cruises of a veritable grab-bag of vessels have led to one truth: rarely does everything go according to plan!
The Operative Factor
Mr Bill’s Neighborhood
It’s one of the few places left to harbor a true sense of community ▶
Grocery Shopper’s Curse
Ahhhhh, Perfectionism!
The Weirdness of Toes
The Halon Tragedy
Know when to quit for the day, or your boat may get mad at you. ▶
Split Personality
Boat ownership these days requires a weird mixture of two types of talent. ▶
Take It Easy
Doing things the hard way is not always the best way. ▶
Look! Kangaroos?
Cloak and Dagger
The Interpretation of Dreams
Excuse me, but what about a little chat? ▶
Murphy’s Creek
An old sea dog rejuvenates his point of view. ▶
Move Over, Gilligan!
A dicey, dicey cruise reveals a crew’s true mettle. ▶
Sorry, Mr Roboto!
Driverless boats are coming—no question. But are they a good idea? ▶
Clog-Free Nation
When the chips are down, sometimes an old-fashioned course is best. ▶
Guardian Angels
Sometimes when you really need ’em, they just show up. ▶
Eye of the Hurricane
What’s in a Name?
Ol’ Mr. Shakespeare gave us boaters a thing or two to think about with this famous line. ▶