James Feldkamp

During his free time, James Feldkamp loves to sail around the world. But for his day job, Feldkamp is the Lead Consultant for Intelligence and Counterterrorism at Complete Threat Preparedness. While he’s shared a few blogs on his hobbies, he wants to take the time to inform everyone on something that’s extremely important, especially in today’s world – preparedness in the event of a live threat. Image source: miamipspi.com Image source: abcnews.com  Over the past decade, there have been a number of mass shootings in the United States, and the odds of it happening are not going down. It’s important that people know what to do during these situations. As such, James Feldkamp lists two must-dos in case of a threat. Be familiar with the surroundings. As soon as a person steps into an establishment, he or she should immediately look for any emergency exits. These are the first places people should head to in case of an active shooter in the area. If there are ...

Most seasoned sailors will be quick to get poetic and tell you that what’s special about sailing is the connection you make with nature. When you’re in that perfect moment, it can feel spiritual: The entire world seems to go all quiet, and all you can hear is the passing breeze and the hull moving across the water. But before we get too sentimental, you need to first find yourself at sea and get going (or cruising). Below are some tips for beginners, courtesy of seasoned sailing enthusiast James Feldkamp. Image source: popularmechanics.com Image source: asa.com First, if it’s within your capacity, go join a sailing workshop. The top two certifying bodies in the U.S. are U.S. Sailing and the American Sailing Association. There are, of course, hundreds more spread across the country, with beginner courses usually conducted during the weekends at an average rate of $500 per student. One common question that first-time sailors ask is, “What should one do when there’s a ...