John D. Kopke's Comments

It is offical, "Captain Carole"  I passed the exams,  and they were tough.  Still need the physical, TWICs card and documents to be truely official

Carole

It is not easy.  Lots to learn.  I thought I knew a good deal.  This is a real bugger.

Hi John

Start my classes tomorrow for the Captain's course and license.  Getting excited and looking forward to the challenge.

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

Carole

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

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

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

Great photos... wonderful !

Love your photo's!!! Terri

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

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

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

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

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