Episode 41 on @thequalifiedcaptainpodcast is out now! Zach Pierce shares his firsthand story of surviving a rapidly escalating boat fire off Morehead City in summer 2025. Thankfully, it was during the Big Rock Marlin tournament that head plenty of boats nearby to assist. We talked about what the crew did right, what they’d change, and the safety lessons every boater needs to hear about boat fires. This episode is brought to you by the @watersportsfoundation .. The Water Sports Foundation (WSF) i
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Episode 41 on @thequalifiedcaptainpodcast is out now! Zach Pierce shares his firsthand story of surviving a rapidly escalating boat fire off Morehead City in summer 2025. Thankfully, it was during the Big Rock Marlin tournament that head plenty of boats nearby to assist. We talked about what the crew did right, what they’d change, and the safety lessons every boater needs to hear about boat fires. This episode is brought to you by the @watersportsfoundation .. The Water Sports Foundation (WSF) i
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This boat was down a motor and the rudder was stuck. They’d been towed all day, but when it came time to head down a narrow canal, the tow company wouldn’t go without a second boat help guide them and they didn’t want to pay for that. So they tried to do it alone… with no steering. They nearly crashed into docked boats before someone had the idea to use a piece of wood as a makeshift tiller/rudder. It actually worked—they were able to slowly go straight after that. 👏🏻😂 #qualified #dowhatyougo
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This boat was down a motor and the rudder was stuck. They’d been towed all day, but when it came time to head down a narrow canal, the tow company wouldn’t go without a second boat help guide them and they didn’t want to pay for that. So they tried to do it alone… with no steering. They nearly crashed into docked boats before someone had the idea to use a piece of wood as a makeshift tiller/rudder. It actually worked—they were able to slowly go straight after that. 👏🏻😂 #qualified #dowhatyougo
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This is some great advice from Captain Chris Williamson for boat owners. Especially if you are fishing far offshore. You have to remember you are on your own, and you are far away before professional help becomes available. We are not trying to scare you from doing what you love. We are trying to remind you to never get complacent. Click the link in our bio to watch/listen to Captain Chris Williamson’s story about survival at sea. Available on @youtube @spotify and @apple . | The Qualified Capta
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This is some great advice from Captain Chris Williamson for boat owners. Especially if you are fishing far offshore. You have to remember you are on your own, and you are far away before professional help becomes available. We are not trying to scare you from doing what you love. We are trying to remind you to never get complacent. Click the link in our bio to watch/listen to Captain Chris Williamson’s story about survival at sea. Available on @youtube @spotify and @apple . | The Qualified Capta
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Episode 30 on The Qualified Captain Podcast with Brad and Bri over at Onslow Bay Boats is out now! Click the link in our bio to check it out. Onslow Bay Boatworks was founded in 2005 by Brad Knight, a second-generation boat builder following in the footsteps of his father. The first boats produced were a 17-footer, followed by a 20-footer. Fueled by his passion for offshore fishing, Brad soon set his sights on designing the ultimate center console tournament fishing boat in the under-30’ class.
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Episode 30 on The Qualified Captain Podcast with Brad and Bri over at Onslow Bay Boats is out now! Click the link in our bio to check it out. Onslow Bay Boatworks was founded in 2005 by Brad Knight, a second-generation boat builder following in the footsteps of his father. The first boats produced were a 17-footer, followed by a 20-footer. Fueled by his passion for offshore fishing, Brad soon set his sights on designing the ultimate center console tournament fishing boat in the under-30’ class.
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Episode 37 on @thequalifiedcaptainpodcast with two badass @uscg Surfmen hosted at @cgstationyaquinabay both with some wild stories. Zac Johnson joined the @uscg in 2011 and is a Boatswain’s Mate First Class (E-6). He is currently stationed at the National Motor Lifeboat School (NMLBS) in Ilwaco, WA, serving as an Instructor. Zach became a certified Surfman at @cgstationyaquinabay , where he was previously stationed from 2019-2025. Matt Roque joined the @uscg in 2014. He is also a Boatswain’s Mat
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Episode 37 on @thequalifiedcaptainpodcast with two badass @uscg Surfmen hosted at @cgstationyaquinabay both with some wild stories. Zac Johnson joined the @uscg in 2011 and is a Boatswain’s Mate First Class (E-6). He is currently stationed at the National Motor Lifeboat School (NMLBS) in Ilwaco, WA, serving as an Instructor. Zach became a certified Surfman at @cgstationyaquinabay , where he was previously stationed from 2019-2025. Matt Roque joined the @uscg in 2014. He is also a Boatswain’s Mat
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Say hello to Aaron Stasiak, founder of The Qualified Captain. Watch now to learn how Aaron turned an Instagram page into a well-known fishing sportswear brand. | Boating Magazine
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Say hello to Aaron Stasiak, founder of The Qualified Captain. Watch now to learn how Aaron turned an Instagram page into a well-known fishing sportswear brand. | Boating Magazine
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What a crazy story! A tuna fisherman from Washington is lucky to be alive after spending 13 days at sea in a life raft after bad weather hit on October 13th. The @uscg @uscgpacificnw was notified of the missing vessel earlier this week and launched an extensive search covering 14,000 square miles off the coast. The search was stopped after 8 days. It was not until another 5 days later that he was found alive by another group of fisherman that were heading to fishing grounds 35 miles off the Vanc
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🌊 Hurricane Season Prep Tip 🌪️: As a boat owner, there’s nothing worse than coming back to the dock after a storm to find your vessel wrecked or sunk. Protect your investment by having a solid storm plan in place, including hauling your boat out of the water when a hurricane or tropical storm is approaching. 🛥️ Did you know? Some marine insurance policies cover the cost of hauling out your boat to protect it from storm damage. But not all policies are the same. 👉 Ready to learn more? Hit up
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