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The Perfect Mate: What to Look For

April 9, 2021 By InTheBite Digital Editor

stern of boat

ITB Staff

WANTED: “I am looking for the perfect mate. My previous relationships just haven’t worked out. I need one that is not too young, not too old, that doesn’t cost too much money and that knows their way around the cockpit. I also need someone that is loyal, who won’t jump ship the next time we’re docked next to a pretty Rybovich.”

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Filed Under: Advice, Careers, Featured Stories, Fishing Tagged With: boat crew, boating careers, Captain, Charter Fishing, Mates

No Captain Can Claim Perfection

March 10, 2021 By InTheBite Digital Editor

boat heading offshore

By Piet Van Alder

We were less than 100 yards from the fuel dock when the second motor died. In a futile gesture, I tried to restart it, but the reality was quite clear. We were out of fuel. The wind was from the southeast at 20 knots and we were now dangerously adrift, heading into unknown waters of unknown depth, and approaching other docks and vessels like a wayward pinball. I looked towards the bow to check the anchor, and there wasn’t one. An otherwise happy day had turned to sh*t in a hurry. We kept our cool and sprang into action.

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Filed Under: Boats, Featured Stories, Operations Tagged With: Boat Safety, boating careers, Captain, Offshore Fishing

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