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Welcome Capt. Brian’s New Compass

23 Dec Welcome Capt. Brian’s New Compass

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The fog rolled in shortly after I left the north end of Cayo last week. I looked down at my compass to get a bearing. The compass was not working. Then I pulled out my handheld GPS and studied the last landmarks as the fog proceeded to get thicker. The GPS worked fine but not having a working compass made me uneasy. Today the new compass was installed. The old compass is from 1981 the same year my boat was built. I have a lot of fond memories with this compass. It has lead me to many places I have dreamed about. It never led me astray. ( Although I have been astray a few times, it wasn’t the compass’ fault.) I look forward to where this new compass will lead me.
Brian Holaway
relaxandexplore@gmail.com

I have been a Shelling Guide to Cayo Costa State Park since 1995. Many people know me as the Shelling Guide and Captain with Captiva Cruises over the past 20 years. In 2016 I began solely offering private small boat charters to the islands of Pine Island Sound including Cayo Costa State Park, Cabbage Key, Useppa Island, Pine Island and North Captiva. I am a certified Florida Master Naturalist, licensed USCG Captain, avocational photographer, seashell enthusiast and passionate about the history, people and culture of Southwest Florida, especially Cayo Costa. I volunteer as a member of Friends of Cayo Costa State Park and have great respect for the heritage of Cayo Costa. My goal is to provide guests with an overall experience and appreciation for the waters, islands, shells, plants, marine life, wildlife, history and people of this unique area of Southwest Florida.

11 Comments
  • AntKaybe
    Posted at 07:21h, 23 December

    Dang Son! Perilous times. So what are you going to make out of the old compass? It would look cool in a shadow box vignette. I know you did not toss it did you?

  • Kim@Snug Harbor
    Posted at 07:21h, 23 December

    Awww Brian, you just shot down my image of you using a sextant to navigate. LOL! I hope your old compass found a new home in your back room with all your sea treasures.

    May your new compass guide you safely to new destinations and home again.

  • Capt. Brian Holaway
    Posted at 12:06h, 23 December

    I had a plan for the old compass. First plan got shot down. So soon everybody will see the second plan. Yes I still have the compass.

  • Traci Mason
    Posted at 02:26h, 24 December

    A working compass would make all of us a bit more comfortable too..you know..just in case…lol…ummm not that I know how to read one if I had too mind you..lol..

    I like the shadow box idea and then hang it on your back porch with your shelling treasures like Kim suggested! Haha..the best of both ideas!!

    What was your first idea that got shot down? And do share the second….suspense!!

  • Capt. Brian Holaway
    Posted at 21:55h, 26 December

    Traci, I will show you the finished compass project when you get here.

  • Capt. Brian Holaway
    Posted at 21:55h, 26 December

    Traci, I will show you the finished compass project when you get here.

  • Moira
    Posted at 11:32h, 02 January

    ooohhhhh! I love the new compass!! And these comments have me chuckling, too! I hope you take a pic of Traci by the new compass – for those of us who couldn't make the shellabaloo!!!

  • Moira
    Posted at 11:32h, 02 January

    ooohhhhh! I love the new compass!! And these comments have me chuckling, too! I hope you take a pic of Traci by the new compass – for those of us who couldn't make the shellabaloo!!!

  • Capt. Brian Holaway
    Posted at 01:10h, 03 January

    Moira, I will be sure to get a photo of Traci by the compass.

  • Nancy
    Posted at 04:22h, 08 January

    Not sure how I missed this post. Love the new blue compass and your matching shirt!! The Muspa and your old compass are a year younger than Melissa. That makes her mother feel old… We would feel safe with you even with a broken compass. Looking forward to hearing how you have gone astray 🙂

  • Capt. Brian Holaway
    Posted at 00:07h, 18 February

    Nancy, Well there was this one time……….