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SUPPORT NOTE: Links provided for crew convenience to augment content found in the manual. You may use the links provided that you understand SSS-650 Genesis and it's crew does not supply support for the link(s) and content(s) provided herein to anyone except the active crew assignement of SSS-650 Genesis. All support is provided by linked resource(s), developer(s), or hosting provider(s).
Semaphore Flag Signaling SystemThe Semaphore flag signaling system is an alphabet signalling system based on the waving of a pair of hand-held flags in a particular pattern.
Yahoo Group for SSS-650 GenesisThis group is intended to aide communication for SSS-650 Genesis crew members. If you intend to send a message to a single crew member, do not send it to this list. Use that crew members direct contect information.
The Ship's StoresSea Scout uniforms and supplies out of Stockton, California. Jackie Watanabe hosts and maintains this online resource for uniforms, patches, decals, officers apparel and manuals. Prices are very reasonable.
Oregon State Online Boating Safety Course and ExamThis online boating safety course is approved by the Oregon State Marine Board. Successfully completing this course will allow you to obtain the official Oregon Boater Education Card. The boating safety course and exam are free — you only pay if you pass!
 | Oregon State Boater Safety Certifcation is Required for all Sea Scout ship crew members operating in Oregon and Washington water ways! |
CAPTAINS NOTE: The boaters exam is a mandatory requirement to pilot any of our vessels on the Columbia River. Take the test like you would an open-book exam. Please print a copy of the results for the Yeoman and a copy for yourself. Staple or tape your copy in your manual. You do not neccessarily need to obtain the card, just printed proof you completed and passed the exam. If you want a card sent to you later, the email address you provide at the beginning of the exam should allow you to order them later.
Washington State Boating Safety Course and ExamPlease contact the State Parks & Recreation Commission to take a course in your area.
Although there is currently no mandatory education requirements in Washington, an Educated Boater is a Safer Boater. By taking a boating safety course, you help ensure our waterways are the safest they can be. Not to mention, completing a course may reduce your boat insurance 10-15%!
Drill Sargeant - SemaphorePractice the semaphore flag system! Using the Drill Sergeant, test your ability to recognize letters and numbers. If you have trouble, review the lesson on the Semaphore Flag Waving System in your manual. NOTE: This test uses random text only. So you must recognize the flags, not words.
Boatswain's CallsListen and practice Boatswain's Calls from the US Navy Personel Command website. All audio files are in MP3 format. To hear the files, you will need an MP3 player, available from many download sites on the Internet. Files on this page can also be downloaded and burned to CD or recorded to tape to provide music for your ceremony.
- All Hands (Need for Regatta)
- Piping The Side (Need for Regatta)
- Belay Orders
- Pass The Word
- Sweepers
- Heave Around
- Secure General Quarters
- Mess Call
Knots on the WebAn incredibly knotty page that has attempted to tie up as many useful resources in crafting knots. Perhaps on of the links on the page will help you where the manual seems weak for your learning style?
Ship's BellSUPPORT PAGE
LOCAL DOWNLOAD
Ship's Bell is a tiny windows application for Windows95 or greater. Ship's Bell is designed to replicate the sounds of a ships watch bell. On startup it places a bell icon in your system tray (that area next to your Windows clock) and chimes the current watch on the hour and half-hour. It also includes an alarm to help keep you on time.
MorseCat by DK5CISUPPORT PAGE
LOCAL DOWNLOAD
MorseCat is a freeware windows application for Windows95 or greater. For beginners: Learn Morse code in 18 lessons and practice sending and receiving. In version 1.1.7a, MorseCat is initially set to 5 wpm overall speed and 9 wpm character speed; no special settings are required if these values apply to the ham radio exam in your country. For experts: Increase your ability to copy high speed code.
Morse Code is used in audible and flashing lights communication excercises.
Online Morese Code TranslatorThe Scouting.Org has a simple morse code translation tool you can use. The page can translate TO morse, or the page can be used to see how well you know morse by entering the right combinations of dots and dashed to make a word or sentance too.
Morse Code is used in audible and flashing lights communication excercises.
2008 Tide Predictions: Vancouver, Wash.Tidal flow predictions on the Columbia River at Vancouver Washington Interstate Bridge for 2006. From NOAA.
Columbia River Hyrological Graph Vancouver, Wash.Realtime hydrological graphs from NOAA on the Columbia River at Vancouver Washington Interstate Bridge.
Ships Stores
Modesto California
Great Resource for Uniform Supply
Fisheries Supply Co.
selling marine supplies since 1928
www.fisheriessupply.com