Author Archives: Stevie
The California Coast and North
Rocked and rolled all night and into today Access to the fantail is restricted Hangar bay doors are closed Seas are up to thirty feet Into the wind at nineteen knots Flight deck winds reaching almost sixty knots This is not big weather for “Abe’ But enough to batten us down (Probably more for the … Continue reading The California Coast and North
POSTED …And Off Again
We pull the brow at noon And off back through the channel Again, on the flight deck Empty, with aircraft gone Crew has removed the catapult launch cylinders for maintenance Blast fences raised for maintenance, too Going up the coast soon Expecting rollers by mid evening Then, we hit it Rollers She is big and … Continue reading …And Off Again
San Diego…
Reached San Diego in calm seas Warm, sunny day Coming into port is an experience like no other On the flight deck Strong wind in my face from our movement Our size and uniqueness seemingly demanding respect Moving slowly down the channel Navy security boats and tugs power toward us Meet us for escort Many … Continue reading San Diego…