A. Kooiman

Husband, Father, Mariner. This is a personal account and the views expressed are my own.

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The view from the bridge today - July 19 - Approaching Sarnia, and a bonus visit from IRB CG01 for some on-water training.

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The view from the bridge tonight - July 18 - a hazy sunset on Georgian Bay. Smalls like a campfire due to forest fire smoke.

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Failing at retirement once again. 22 years after last serving onboard the CCGS Samuel Risley I make a brief return appearance.

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@BurkettCarl Sometime later in the month. Then for sure in the end of June and July.

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The view from the bridge today - May 2 - Red Rock light while inbound to Parry Sound.

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The view from the bridge today - May 1 - Inshore Rescue Boat training at Killbear provincial park.

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@BurkettCarl Already moved. Expect the Risley tomorrow AM.

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The view from the bridge today-April 20- Daybreak at Parry Sound.

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The view from space today-April 20- satellite image of the ice in the North Channel of L. Huron. The white line (by the little hand) is the track made by the CCGS Judy Lamarsh into Bruce Mines, On.

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The view from the bridge today - April 16 - I would love to post “Welcome to Parry Sound” but the fog, which has been with us for the past 2 days, says “welcome to reduced visibility “.

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The view from the bridge today - April 15 - Harbour break-out of Bruce Mines. Photo 1 shows what is left of 10/10 shore fast ice. Photo 2 is our tracks on the electronic chart.

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The view from the bridge today - April 14 - The Rock Cut on the St. Mary’s River. Narrow for us, but it must be quite something for a 1000 footer.

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The view from the bridge today-April 12- Overcast day on the St. Mary’s River. It is above freezing and the rain is helping melt some of the remaining ice.

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The view from the bridge today-April 11- USCG Cutter Mackinaw sharing the workload with us on the St. Mary’s River to keep shipping moving.

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The view from the bridge today -April 7 - CCGS Judy Lamarsh breaking out a beset vessel. My last day as Captain Borchuk’s understudy.

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The view from my office today - April 7 - sunrise on Whitefish Bay.

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@_RichardJP Keeping my skills current and filling in when needed.

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The view from my office today April 6 - ships preparing to transit Whitefish Bay.

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The view from my office today- April 6 - bonus picture CG448 helicopter doing ice patrol flying over.

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The view from my office today - April 3 - failing at retirement, joined the CCGS Judy Lamarche on Whitefish Bay.