What have I gotten myself into? Returning from the sea to finish my degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo has forced me into several new roles. One of the more positive ones is a journalist covering the lives of sailors and fishermen in the Santa Barbara channel. Bust out the coffee! This site that many of you have been following (Hi Mom!) is a product of that. Being the creepy old guy in class or the overly enthusiastic transfer student are two roles I’d like to avoid if possible.
While I don’t have the news aggregation skills of my friend John Konrad over at gCaptain, the premier maritime site on the web, this blog may provide a more intimate view of experiences while working at sea. It’s all presented from one man’s perspective. Sort of like my friend Kirk Lombard’s blog about urban angling, ancient Portuguese fishing methods, and some mean ocean-themed haikus.
And since we’re all fans of karma, or should strive to be, I’m going to share some blogs that previous Cal Poly journalism students have made. The internet, much like life in general, can be somewhat of a revolving door. Try not to make any of the mistakes listed here. If you do happen to fail and end up broke, this guy can give you some tips.
As mariners, we call our tours of duty on the boat “hitches”. While there’s always the potential for disaster, this journalistic hitch should be an interesting journey. There are going to be lots more stories, podcasts and images from the sea. Thank you for checking it out!
Modern Seafarers on the Central Coast 