Final Day of MOCC


Well... today is the day. Several things in my future depend on this day going really good and having a good outcome. Besides the potential embarrassment, it could keep me off the island and force me to look for a gig elsewhere. Today we did a little bit of classroom work first thing in the morning, … Continue reading Final Day of MOCC

MOCC Day 2


The second day of class we did a little more bookwork in the morning and then we went out to practice some maneuvers in boats in the harbor. It was a little challenging because the wind picked up a little bit. We were put into teams of three people and we practiced some rescue techniques out … Continue reading MOCC Day 2

My First Day of Class


Today was my first day of MOCC training. We did some classroom work in the morning, and then the afternoon we went over to the water inside the harbor. I had studied the book pretty good before I went. I was a little concerned about them knots, but I knew I had to get it … Continue reading My First Day of Class

First Full Day in Hawai’i


As suspected, I woke up early due to the time change. Never mind the exhausting day before... I still woke up at 5 AM this morning. I laid around until 6 or so and took a shower. Most everyone else was up and heading to the office. Time for a road trip! I was not … Continue reading First Full Day in Hawai’i

Off to Hawai’i!!!


I am writing this as I travel to Hawaii for the first time. I have been on a plane this size before, but it is still odd being on a plane that holds nearly 300 people and it is full. I will update these entries when I can, but they will possibly and probably not … Continue reading Off to Hawai’i!!!