Women-only boating school Gallery

Getting My BearingsPhoto by Barbara BanksCapt. Patti Moore teaches in a relaxed and casual manner.SeaSense is just like boot camp—but without the yelling.Capt. Patti Moore stood next to me at the flying-bridge helm and urged me to navigate the 42-foot

By Alyssa Haak

September 1, 2011

<p>Photo by Barbara Banks</p><p>Practice with binoculars was part of the lessons.</p>

Photo by Barbara Banks
Practice with binoculars was part of the lessons.

Photo by Barbara Banks
Class is in session.

Photo by Barbara Banks
Bonnabeau and Moore explain the electrical panel.

Photos by Barbara Banks
One of our first lessons was on shore power.
With an easy underhand toss, I could get the rope 15 feet.

Photo by Barbara Banks
Moore explained the helm’s electronics

Photo by Barbara Banks
Bonnabeau explained what to look for when pulling out of a slip.

Photo by Barbara Banks
Tools of the trade.

Photo by Barbara Banks
Paper Moon chugged along Florida’s ICW.

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A vintage, low-angle historical photograph of a military Patrol Boat River (PBR) cruising through choppy river water. The dark, camouflage-painted combat vessel features a rounded black hull with a red bottom, kicking up a white water spray from its hull. Soldiers wearing military helmets and gear are visible on board, with a crewman stationed at the helm beneath a black canvas canopy structure equipped with antennas and a radar unit. An American flag flies prominently from the stern, and a machine gun mount is positioned at the back of the vessel under an overcast sky.

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A scenic, eye-level perspective looking down a busy historic canal waterway in Amsterdam. Long, traditional houseboats line both sides of the canal banks, some featuring lush container gardens and potted plants on their roofs. The water reflects the cloudy sky above. Dense rows of vibrant green trees frame the canal, partially shading cobblestone streets, brick townhomes, parked bicycles, and a cafe terrace on the right. In the distance, a low arched bridge spans across the water under an overcast, dramatic sky.

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A close-up, high-angle view of the bow of a luxury motor yacht moored on calm water. The bow features highly polished, varnished mahogany wood decking with a stainless steel bow rail, a prominent chrome anchor mounted at the stem, and two braided blue dock lines stretching diagonally across the frame.

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A close-up, selective-focus shot of a black marine compass dial illuminated at night. Bold white numbers indicate bearings for 300, 330, and 0 (North), with a yellow arrow symbol pointing toward the North marker beneath a bright reflection on the glass.

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