A Captain’s Guide to Communication

Two-way radio communications etiquette has application in any professional land or sea setting.

NEW ON THE BLOG Push-To-Talk On a recent liveaboard scuba diving trip to the Bahamas, Captain Tim of All Star Liveaboards' Aqua Cat explained the standard two-way radio protocols he encouraged his crew to utilize. Radio communication etiquette also has application in any professional land- or sea-based settings. Click below to learn practical tips to improve your communication skills. Read the Article COMMUNITY NEWS JC’s Gourmet On October 10, 2024, we toasted JC’s Gourmet for winning the people's choice award at the 26th Annual Best of the Emerald Coast in two categories this year: Best Shrimp Dish and Best Tuna Dip. The company extends a heartfelt thanks to each fan who voted for its Chillin' Ceviche and Somethin' Snappy dishes as their category favorites in the region. This is the third year of wins for JC’s Gourmet’s zesty shrimp ceviche and the first year win for its smoked fish dip. Sewanee Guild of Change Ringers The University of the South and the Sewanee Guild of Change Ringers hosted the North American Guild of Change Ringers’ 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on October 17-21, 2024, in Sewanee, Tennessee. More than seventy-five ringers from across the U.S.A., Canada, and England attended the five-day conference, during which sounds of change bells and handbells permeated the campus. Community members and visitors listened to the change bells and watched the ringers in action on video monitors in Convocation Hall at the foot of the bell tower. Change bell ringing is an old English tradition that began over 350 years ago, and Sewanee is one of only 52 change bell towers located in the U.S.A. and Canada.  Robin’s Bikes & Fitness Meet ENVE's new, limited edition MOG gravel bike. The finish complements SRAM's Mullet Transmission build and features an Ice Silver to ENVE Black fade. The complete offering includes a paint-matched SES AR One-Piece Handlebar and SES 3.4 (road) or G23 (gravel) wheels with custom decals. For those looking for racing, gravel adventure, and performance - the MOG is for you! Contact the Shop Slice of 30A Slice of 30A has begun hosting a plein air, weather-dependent weekly lunchtime pizza party for its neighbors in the South Walton Commerce Park in Santa Rosa Beach. To stay in the know - and plan accordingly for gourmet pizza, follow Slice of 30A on social. Specials include their Margherita, Meat Lover’s Supreme, and Cheesy Bread pizzas. Follow Slice of 30A UPCOMING EVENTS Renee Broxson Fine Art Fort Walton Beach, FL - Make wrapping paper for the holidays (and other occasions) too pretty for anyone to want to open using paint, crayons, markers, and more in a fun workshop with the award-winning mixed media artist Renee Broxson at Arts & Design Society (ADSO) on Monday, November 4, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Class size is limited to eight people. Register Frame Gallery Gifts & Art Sewanee, TN - Celebrate the holidays at Frame Gallery with local ceramicist Terrie Ponder Watch from Cardinal Lake Pottery. Join Terrie for a hands-on, two-session workshop on Saturday, November 9 and 23, to create beautiful clay ornaments. This beginner-friendly event welcomes school-age children to adults and is capped at just 10 participants. Register Dog-Harmony Destin, FL - Save the date for family paw-traits with Santa at Salty Paws Pet Boutique at Destin Commons on Saturday, November 30, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm! A registration fee of $15 will include a scheduled portrait with Santa Paws sponsored Rescue Animal Photography, a digital holiday photo, refreshments, and one ticket for a chance drawing of a doggie swag bag. Register EL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS “To live in hearts we leave behind, Is not to die.” — Thomas Campbell, Hallowed Ground Although its theme is death, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a celebration to remember and welcome the souls of the dead, who return to visit their loved ones each November. Originating several thousand years ago with the Aztec, Toltec, and Nahua people, today, the Mexican holiday, recognized by UNESCO, is a unique blend of indigenous rites and Catholic practices introduced by the Spanish in the 16th century. Families create handmade altars adorned with marigolds, skulls (calaveras), fragile paper cut-outs, and other offerings to welcome the spirits of their loved ones. Towson University’s Lea Ramsdell said, that while the holiday “is a time to remember the dead, … it’s also a time to realize your mortality and not be afraid of it.”