Serious discussions about sailing subjects with longtime sailing instructors Tom Tursi and Frank Mummert. Recorded live as part of the Maryland School of Sailing and Seamanship's Tuesday Evening Chat series. Video available through the YouTube channel at www.mdschool.com.
Captain Frank Mummert discusses some thoughts on the new RADAR class that he is putting together for MDS students. He talks about why he thinks it is important, what his experiences have been and reviews some of the best practices that will be taught in the class, starting in the spring of 2026.
24 Jun 2025
009 - More AIS Thoughts
Captain Frank Mummert shares insights on using AIS, MMSI numbers, and DSC radios for improved communication and safety at sea, including the benefits of maneuvering boards.
28 May 2025
08 - Logs and Logkeeping for the Recreational Sailor
Captain Frank Mummert explores the importance of logkeeping for recreational sailors, detailing three log types and offering insights on effective information retention.
15 May 2025
07 - DELMARVA Circumnavigation Class
Captains Tom Tursi and Frank Mummert discuss the things they feel are important for the Maryland School of Sailing and Seamanship's DELMARVA circumnavigation class. They discuss how they set the class criteria, what they do during the class and some of the things that have gone wrong over the years.
22 Apr 2025
AIS BASICS
Captain Frank Mummert with the Maryland School of Sailing and Seamanship discusses some of the basics of Automated Identification Systems and how to use it for collision avoidance.
Check out www.MDSCHOOL.COM (http://www.MDSCHOOL.COM) for more information and send an email to office@mdschool.com (mailto:office@mdschool.com) to suggest a topic for discussion.
22 Apr 2025
005 - Anchoring TIps
Captains Tom Tursi and Frank Mummert of the Maryland School of Sailing discuss anchoring tips and techniques they have learned as mariners and sailors. They provide their own experiences and answer questions from the audience.
Video at www.mdschool.com (http://www.mdschool.com)
For more information or to provide feedback, contact us at office@mdschool.com (mailto:office@mdschool.com)
25 Mar 2025
004 - OFFSHORE SAILING EMERGENCIES
In this episode, Captain Tom Tursi discusses a process for identifying and analyzing potential problems in an offshore passage. The spreadsheet Tom refers to is available at our school store, item number 64 - Offshore Emergencies List. It's a free downloadable copy of Tom's original spreadsheet.
Remember that you can always contact us through office@mdschool.com (mailto:office@mdschool.com) and putting "Chat" in the subject line. You can get the spreadsheet at mdschool.com (http://mdschool.com/School%20Store/Store-Index.htm)
11 Mar 2025
003 - Entering an Unfamiliar Marina
Captains Tom Tursi and Frank Mummert of the Maryland School of Sailing and Seamanship discuss the logistics and best practices for choosing a marina while cruising. They each have several decades of experience and use that to provide advice on how to prepare for an entry into an unfamiliar marina, including how to research the approach who to contact, and how to prepare the boat.
The Maryland School of Sailing and Seamanship provides training for beginning and advanced sailors, whether your goal is to circumnavigate the harbor or the world. With over 300 ocean cruises taught, the school is the premiere location for sailing and seamanship instruction.
We are at www.mdschool.com (http://www.mdschool.com), which provides information about the school and links to our Youtube channel. For more information, contact us at office@mdschool.com
26 Feb 2025
Surviving Summer Squalls
Captains Tom Tursi and Frank Mummert discuss dealing with summer squalls, those quick, nasty storms that pop up when the land is hot, the water is cool and the air is humid. They then take questions from the audience.
15 Feb 2025
001 - Teamwork Is Seamanship
In Episode 001 of Serious Sailing, Serious School, Captains Tom Tursi and Frank Mummert discuss how a tragic sailing accident off the Canadian coast might have been avoided with better communication and teamwork. The captains take questions from a live audience and expand upon their comments while adding extra information. Sponsored by the Maryland School of Sailing and Seamanship, A Serious School For Serious Sailors.
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