John D. Kopke

Male

Pasadena, Maryland

United States

Profile Information:

Profile Type:
Sailor
Homeport:
Curtis Bay, Maryland
About Me:
Coast Guard Marine Engineer, Search and rescue Patrol Boat Capt. Retired Chief Mechanical officer.
Own the NOKOMIS a Canadian Coast Guard Icebreaker BuoyTender, 70' L x20'Bx6'D. 120 tons of fun.
Current location:
Pasadena, md.
Destinations visited:
Bay of Pigs Yacht Club Cuba 1962
Cuban Missle Embargo 1962-63
Gu1antanamo Bay yacht Club
Bermuda , Argentia Newfoundland
Ocean Station BRAVO-too many times.
Looking to:
Find a Crusing Partner -First Mate-East Coast, Great Lakes
and Europe.

Comment Wall:

  • Kathe

    Share more about yourself John. Where are your pictures? Divern402@yahoo.com

    Oct 6, 2008

  • bobbi

    Hi John, Nice boat.....are those EMD's that I see in your pics? Ask me how I know that! seagypsyva@aol.com
    bobbi

    Oct 6, 2008

  • LOLA

    Wow the NOKOMIS..looks like an adventure.....your pictures are scary ...can you show us pictures of the galley and where you sleep, and the head...how old is this boat? Thanks for sharing

    Oct 7, 2008

  • bobbi

    John, I worked for awhile on a 139' tug which had the EMD's.....I used to be an AB......

    I started working on sailboats in the South Pacific, Med, Caribbean, S. Am, Cent Am, etc....moved to motor yachts....then onto tugs. It was an adventure for sure!
    bobbi

    Oct 7, 2008

  • Sward Lockwood

    Thank you John, but I'm a sailor and want to be in warm temperatures year round. Good luck

    Dec 22, 2008

  • zeehag

    nokomis is a lovely ship with good lines....looks like a gas to operate and face the seas in!!!

    Jan 9, 2009

  • Terri

    Love your photo's!!! Terri

    May 25, 2009

  • Suky

    Great photos... wonderful !

    May 25, 2009

  • Terri

    Geez, An icebreaker!!!! Great for fall boating in New England!!! LOL Tell me about this boat and where do you go on her? Liveaboard?? So many questions! Terri

    May 25, 2009

  • Terri

    Morning! What a vessel!!! So you know Boston well! Sailed out of Boston Harbor alot when learning to sail, Rowe's Wharf. Know Hull well too. Knew Nokomis had to do something with Hiawatha, but didn't know who she was, do now (cheated and googled! lol)! Awesome name for a ship! Sounds like she has it all! Terri

    May 26, 2009

  • Terri

    Keep me posted .... would love to take a spin on her when she's ready! Terri

    May 26, 2009

  • ahmet haluk onal

    wooow !!!! i would love to be work whit you i interesting to researching under the seas.great job very kindand must be adventerous.

    Jul 25, 2010

  • carole lowry

    How did that dock get out there to hit a coast guard boat?  Like your pictures. 

    Carole

    Jan 23, 2011