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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0hMUAFubbrX4EH7_ArYWg https://www.tiktok.com/@captain_kellyjgordon Captain Kelly J. Gordon, is an accomplished motor yacht captain whose start was far from the water as she grew up on a farm in small town Indiana. It was her drive to succeed, learn, and thirst for adventure that led her to a career in yachting. Her path into yachting was a unique one that started in Beaufort, North Carolina, where she now claims as home base, and has since allowed her to navigate many different seas. Kelly most certainly takes pride in her ability as a motor yacht captain, but also has a soft spot for the young adult and especially those that come with questions. As a former chemistry professor, Kelly loves to teach and it is certain that she will always find a moment, or many, to share what she knows with others and looks to encourage and inspire those that dream of a career in the yachting industry.

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Contributor Brief·Kelly Gordon · 7 articles
Updated Aug 22, 2024

Marine safety depends on knowing what your technology cannot see

Kelly Gordon argues that mariners rely on false assumptions about their navigational and communication equipment, often unaware of critical limitations that create real safety risks. She advocates for precise, technologically-grounded education about radar wavelengths, AIS integration gaps, and radio line-of-sight constraints as essential to professional maritime decision-making.

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dangerous assumption: all boats appear on radar displays

“A common marine radar assumption could put captains at serious risk on the water.”

Do All Boats Show as AIS Targets on Radar?

line-of-sight only

VHF radio range is limited by geography and horizon distance

Understanding how geography limits radio communication helps mariners prepare for connectivity gaps in remote waters.

VHF Radio's Line-of-Sight Challenges

Most people misunderstand the legal rules around using marine VHF radios away from the water.

Marine VHF Radios and Their Use On Shore

“Wavelength differences impact radar performance in challenging conditions.”

Themes:Technology limitation awareness as safety imperativeWavelength physics determines operational radar capabilityLegal and technical gaps between assumption and reality

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