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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 demands technical literacy; assumptions kill captains

Kelly Gordon argues that maritime professionals rely on dangerously incomplete mental models of radar and radio technology, and that closing knowledge gaps between wavelength physics and real-world performance is non-negotiable for crew safety. She systematically dismantles false assumptions—from the belief that all boats appear on radar to misconceptions about VHF line-of-sight behavior—because these gaps directly translate to navigation failures and communication blackouts.

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boats does NOT transmit AIS or show on radar

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

Fact or Fiction: Do All Boats Show as AIS Targets on Radar?

geography-dependent

VHF line-of-sight range varies by location and antenna height

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

Motor Yacht Captain Kelly Gordon Delves Into VHF Radio's Line-of-Sight Challenges

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

Captain Kelly Details Some Facts About Marine VHF Radios and Their Use On Shore

“Wavelength differences impact radar performance in challenging conditions”

Themes:Technology literacy as safety infrastructureFalse assumptions create operational blind spotsWavelength physics governs real-world maritime performance

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Software & Technology · Aug 22

Fact or Fiction: X-band vs. S-band Radar and Exploring Their Effectiveness

For the latest segment of “Fact or Fiction” by Icom, Captain Kelly shines a spotlight on the technological showdown between X-band and S-band radars and particularly how they’re relevant to maritime navigation and safety. This discussion comes at a time where it has become crucial amidst increasing reliance on radar technology for precision in…

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Fact or Fiction: X-band vs. S-band Radar and Exploring Their Effectiveness

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Fact or Fiction: X-band vs. S-band Radar and Exploring Their Effectiveness

Fact or Fiction: X-band vs. S-band Radar and Exploring Their Effectiveness

Maritime professionals must understand how wavelength differences impact radar performance in challenging conditions

Aug 22, 2024Read now →
Fact or Fiction: Do All Boats Show as AIS Targets on Radar?

Fact or Fiction: Do All Boats Show as AIS Targets on Radar?

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

Jul 12, 2024Read now →
Fact or Fiction with Captain Kelly: UHF vs. VHF Radio Communication on Board

Fact or Fiction with Captain Kelly: UHF vs. VHF Radio Communication on Board

Ship crews choose different radio frequencies depending on whether they're communicating internally or across open water

Jun 25, 2024Read now →
Where is Icom? Here, There, and Everywhere at the Miami Boat Show 2024

Where is Icom? Here, There, and Everywhere at the Miami Boat Show 2024

The marine industry's go-to communication standard demonstrated why it's become an essential feature across vessels of every size and style

Apr 15, 2024Read now →
Captain Kelly Details Some Facts About Marine VHF Radios and Their Use On Shore

Captain Kelly Details Some Facts About Marine VHF Radios and Their Use On Shore

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

Apr 4, 2024Read now →
Fact or Fiction with Captain Kelly: Motor Yacht Captain Kelly Gordon Delves Into VHF Radio’s Line-of-Sight Challenges

Fact or Fiction with Captain Kelly: Motor Yacht Captain Kelly Gordon Delves Into VHF Radio’s Line-of-Sight Challenges

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

Mar 4, 2024Read now →

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    Alex M.·2h agoquestion

    What sparked your research into disruptive innovation?

    Curious what the original insight was that led you to the Innovator's Dilemma framework.

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    Sophia L.·1d agoidea

    Would love a deep-dive into EdTech adoption barriers.

    Your framing of sustaining vs. disruptive innovation feels directly applicable to school systems.

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    David R.·3d agoquestion

    How do you see AI changing the personalized learning landscape?

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