Master and Engineer Grade II Hong Kong SAR, Qualified Nuclear Submarines (Deck/Engineering), US Naval Academy 1978 Graduate

Lived in Hong Kong for a year studying Chinese language and correcting the Master teaching the piloting qualification course.

I've mainly raced small boats and DN Iceboats, but continue to practice my celestial navigation preparing for the day I start my round the world adventure. The few keel boat races I've steered have been quite successful, but it requires one to use good crew management to win, (not to mention political skills to convince the boat owner of the correct path of action).

I sailed 175000 miles submerged on USS Birmingham as a leading junior officer in the ship's wardroom, completing more than our fair share of "missions of great importance to the United States of America". I would tell you more, but then I'd have to kill you.

I'm especially interested in Junk Rigs for ocean cruising / motor sailing and have found Kasten Marine to have a very good design eye for all types of boats with kind sea motion. Mike is a great mind in this regard and I wish him continued success. Pacific Seacraft 40ft is a production boat of interest to me also.

I've made acquaintances with a yard in India, Kondo Syokai in St Michaels, Cochin. Dr John Crabtree has done a very interesting job offering a quality steel boat for a great price.

I'm currently in a transition after pursuing some personal interests in photography, www.jamesfbland.com, and working in the Medical Devices area.

I'd love to sell luxury yachts, or help design boats for a major yard or manufacturer. Otherwise, as some have noted, I have a wonderfully diverse and successful career to draw upon.

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