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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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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Local mariners all chipped in on 9/11. It’s inspiring when I listen to these stories, and to hear how united everyone became during such tragedy. Can we bring back a united nation without tragedy? Check out episode 8 with Captain Michael Ardolino @captmike2024 as we talk about the heroic efforts that local mariners in NY/NJ made on 9/11. They all came together and organized the biggest on the water evacuation in history. Available now on @youtube @spotify and @applepodcasts https://thequalifiedc
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Local mariners all chipped in on 9/11. It’s inspiring when I listen to these stories, and to hear how united everyone became during such tragedy. Can we bring back a united nation without tragedy? Check out episode 8 with Captain Michael Ardolino @captmike2024 as we talk about the heroic efforts that local mariners in NY/NJ made on 9/11. They all came together and organized the biggest on the water evacuation in history. Available now on @youtube @spotify and @applepodcasts https://thequalifiedc
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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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It’s a good feeling knowing that we can use our platform to share resources like @atthehelmtraining to help build a safer boating community. Had a great time talking to John at @flibsofficial about how we can do more before next boating season. @atthehelmtraining offers hands on training courses for anyone looking to improve their confidence on the water. Whether you are looking to buy a small boat, or are upgrading to a bigger boat, @atthehelmtraining has a great team of captains who are here t
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It’s a good feeling knowing that we can use our platform to share resources like @atthehelmtraining to help build a safer boating community. Had a great time talking to John at @flibsofficial about how we can do more before next boating season. @atthehelmtraining offers hands on training courses for anyone looking to improve their confidence on the water. Whether you are looking to buy a small boat, or are upgrading to a bigger boat, @atthehelmtraining has a great team of captains who are here t
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This weeks #qctipoftheweek is brought to you by @atthehelmtraining For the new boat owner, this is a great way to get the proper boat handling training on the water by a legal @uscg approved captain. Did you know most states don’t even require you to have passed any sort of written test if you are over the age of 35? @atthehelmtraining has the required boating saftey course you need, pluss the captain who can show you how to physically handle the boat! Click the link in our bio to save 10% for @
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Here’s a solid modern resource for the boating industry! TQC is here to help you stay safe, but also connect you with helpful resources in the industry. We want to introduce you to @setsalemarine .. @setsalemarine is the future of online boating. With modern listings, verified Expert vendors and state of the art AI, you can find everything you need at SetSaleMarine.com. Go check it out and ask their AI “sAIlor” all of your boating questions! Get 100% off boat listings and 3 months free Expert li
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Yesterday at the Great South Bay, NY, a man was thrown overboard while making a sharp turn at high speed. The unmanned boat eventually smashed into a locals dock. No kill switch was attached to the man, and he waited in the water for over an hour before help arrived. He was pulled from the water and treated for hypothermia. Thankfully no one else was injured or killed. Wear the kill switch! We now have new universal kill switch lanyards with custom floats on our website. #qualified #wearthekills
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