Castine Current
Second Edition of Sail Training Book Released
auxiliary-powered sailing vessels and yachts.
An updated second edition of the book was
released in April by Schiffer Publishing and
contains new material on bridge resource man-
agement, risk assessment, safety aloft and more.
Chase was instrumental in developing the
MMA sail training program when he joined the
faculty in 1987, and among other achievements,
spearheaded the effort to acquire the schooner
Bowdoin and skippered the vessel on its first
Arctic expedition since 1954. (See "Bowdoin
Relaunched," pg. 13)
In his preface of the new edition Chase wrote,
"It was apparent to me the merchant mariner
could benefit from learning the seamanship,
powers of observation and resourcefulness that
one learns by necessity under sail, and the sailor
would do wel to use those skil s and powers to
develop protocols, dril s, and procedures that
would reduce the tendency to `wing it.' Both
cases would improve safety at sea for everyone.
After al these years, the evidence says this is
happening."
Photo by Kevin Fahrman
C
Attend a major sail training conference,
apt. G. Anderson Chase '79, Profes-
up to 1,600 tons.
observed Chase, and you wil see professional-
sor of Marine Transportation, began his
Almost 20 years ago, he authored Auxiliary
ism of the sail training community is growing.
sea-going career at the age of 16 as deck
Sail Vessels Operations for the Professional Sailor.
Conferences now include technical topics that
boy aboard a Norwegian merchant ship that
Initial y created as a course curriculum for
historical y were the purview of the commercial
took him around the world. He holds an unlim-
MMA classes in sail vessel operations, it also
maritime licensing world. "Hence," stated Chase,
ited master's license for steam and motor vessels
became textbook reading for those working
"the need for a second edition of this book."
and an auxiliary sail master's license for vessels
toward U.S. Coast Guard licenses to operate
NEW APPOINTEES JOIN BOARD OF TRUSTEES
TheMMABoardofTrusteeswelcomedthree BasicsApplied,Inc.,amarketingandsalescon- beenaPartnerwithVerrilDana,LLPinPortland
new appointees at its most recent meeting
sulting firm focused on the marine industry. She
since 1986, concentrating in corporate and
in May: Carolyn Brodsky, Matthew Fendl
serves on the Board of Directors for the Outdoor
securities law. Prior to joining Verril Dana, Fryer
and Gregory Fryer.
Foundation and the Climbing Wal Association.
worked for law firms in Atlanta, Georgia and
"Maine Maritime Academy is a unique insti-
Brodsky received a B.A. from Smith College in
New York City. He earned his J.D. from Cornel
tution," said President William J. Brennan. "Our
1980, and is a lifelong sailor, skier and outdoor
Law School in Ithaca, New York, and an A.B.
success depends upon the guidance of unique in-
enthusiast.
degree from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New
dividuals who bring a specialized understanding
Midshipman Matthew Fendl '17 wil serve
Hampshire. He is a member of the Maine State
of and interest in the mission of the institution,
as the Student Trustee. Fendl is a Dean's List
Bar Association and has received several honors,
and these three appointees fit al of our qualifica-
student, Cadet Chief Mate of the Regimental
including ranking within The Best Lawyers in
tions, and more."
Command and a member of the Regimental
America list. He enjoys sailing, skiing and hiking.
Carolyn Brodsky of Scarborough, Maine is
Training Staff as 2/C Stryker. He tutors students
Trustees are appointed by the Governor and
President of Sterling Rope Company, Inc. in
in navigation classes and is also a volunteer mem-
serve a five-year term; the Student Trustee serves
Biddeford, Maine, a leading life-safety rope
ber of the Castine Fire and Rescue Department.
a one-year term.
manufacturer. Previously, she founded Marketing
Gregory S. Fryer, of Cumberland, Maine, has
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