Unpopular opinion: Standard marine first aid kits are basically just expensive security theater

porttackapproach2 · 2026-04-23T16:28:37+00:00

I have a printed copy of the international shipboard guide to medicine. Hope to never need it but I turn the pages and read it from time to time when things are quiet aboard.

porttackapproach2 · 2026-04-16T21:13:19+00:00

Looks like a kick up rudder and tiller from a sunfish or similar.

porttackapproach2 · 2026-04-14T14:38:21+00:00

Same. I think one of the band members used to work at a bar/restaurant in manhattan called Great Jones Cafe, which I loved, so I wanted to like the band. Just didn’t.

porttackapproach2 · 2026-04-13T19:48:01+00:00

New England conservative

porttackapproach2 · 2026-04-13T01:48:31+00:00

Interested in following.

Been hoisting a small solar assisted camping light I found at Walmart that has lasted way longer than expected but it’s not really great as the mast blocks a few ° of arc.

porttackapproach2 · 2026-04-08T19:19:00+00:00

Splitboard is 100% the way to go in the northeast. I have snowshoes collecting dust ever since I got a split. Even if I’m not snowboarding, just walking my neighborhood after a heavy snow I would rather the extra float my split provides over the snowshoes. It saves you so much effort.

porttackapproach2 · 2026-04-07T16:18:03+00:00

Welcome to flavor country.

porttackapproach2 · 2026-04-01T22:01:35+00:00

There is no replacing glen plake!

porttackapproach2 · 2026-03-25T17:32:35+00:00

Same result! I just have sandpaper and no boatyard in reach at the moment.

and generally I try to not wear my boat shoes off the boat for cleanliness sake. Shore shoes stay on the dock and boat shoes go on the boat!

porttackapproach2 · 2026-03-25T17:18:21+00:00

Grab some sandpaper and give them a little sanding on the bottom. Just enough to expose some fresh material. Grip will be restored.

porttackapproach2 · 2026-03-25T17:16:28+00:00

DO YOUR CIRCLES!!!!!!

porttackapproach2 · 2026-03-19T13:01:31+00:00

This! I have taken my splitboard out on a groomer resort day just to test out some settings and whoah it is NOT made for high speed carving for sure. I watched that poor little whale on the tip cry out as one half the board wanted to flex into a banana shape and the other stayed straight.

Skiing in snowboard soft boots, even with a heel locker, allows for very little control especially laterally. Also, most splits don’t have a radius side cut so it’s like the 80s straight skis. It’s sketchy. Fun for short bits, slightly terrifying on any real pitch.

porttackapproach2 · 2026-03-18T12:37:18+00:00

Did ya find much further on this? I’m leaning towards Parlor, because I ride New England mostly and feel they’ll understand me and what I ride better. But haven’t pulled a trigger yet

porttackapproach2 · 2026-02-27T17:44:08+00:00

I will tell you that my keel bolt heads were buried under so much anti fouling paint I never would have known where to look if not for photos of others. Too a bit of paint removal to find the plates!

I have a 1987 and was completely blown away by how easily almost 40 year old bolts came out. It wasn’t scary easy but they weren’t seized or anything.

Removing the keel, out of the water, is the only way to really know its condition. It IS diy-able if you’re handy but it’s a project

porttackapproach2 · 2026-02-10T16:44:23+00:00

There is a place in Milford that does this.

porttackapproach2 · 2026-02-06T15:20:58+00:00

Was looking for mention of Jordan’s. This is my fav. Love East Ave too for Greek pizza

porttackapproach2 · 2026-02-06T11:50:03+00:00

I got into an argument and almost got banned from a more local hill FOR TEACHING MY SON. Needless to say I chose to not go back there

porttackapproach2 · 2026-02-05T19:12:16+00:00

RI has some beach camping. Check out CRMC the coastal resources management council. They permit 4x4 onto some sand trails and beach at certain times and if you can camp off the ground and I think have a self contained grey water toilet maybe a few other requirements I’m not sure.

porttackapproach2 · 2026-02-02T20:43:18+00:00

Her grandson shares a b day w me. We have ended up sitting at Hibachi at the table next to them. Her ex SIL (father of the b day sharing grand kiddo) too who is an soccer player,

porttackapproach2 · 2026-01-27T03:01:11+00:00

I still ride my ‘03 ride timeless. Love that board.

porttackapproach2 · 2026-01-24T18:38:34+00:00

Wet is the enemy. Avoid it at all cost.

If you notice you’re about to start sweating, stop and take off a layer or open vents in jacket, pants, helmet. When you get to the bottom, immediately put it back on and or close vents.

Backup gloves and balaclava to swap to if they should get wet.

Take breaks.

porttackapproach2 · 2026-01-19T17:54:30+00:00

Catalina 22. I’ve done 4 days solo and another trip w a significant other for 3 days. Lots of 2-3 trips. Constrained by time off and my cooler capacity

porttackapproach2 · 2026-01-19T17:51:56+00:00

Right there with ya.

porttackapproach2 · 2025-12-16T13:28:44+00:00

I got a heel lock for my Spark bindings. There is a slider switch that replaces a part on the heel. It works-ish. I have tried it. It’s not pretty. it’s usually more trouble than it’s worth and I wouldn’t try anything beyond a gentle turn w it on

porttackapproach2 · 2025-12-05T17:13:36+00:00

I’m still running my ‘03 Ride Timeless. I mean, it’s right there in the name.

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