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Sixteen Bells To Ring In The New Year

The practice of ringing bells at sea is as old as the bells themselves. On board ship it is important to observe some form of timekeeping to facilitate the smooth running of the ship. As clocks or watches were, at best, expensive and so out of the reach of the ordinary sailor, time was measured by using a sand glass.

It was left to one of the ship's boys or midshipmen to be responsible for turning the glass. The most common form came with a running time of half an hour. As periods of duty were… Continue

Posted by Terri on December 19, 2009 at 5:45pm — 2 Comments

And I say to myself, What a Wonderful World

Who can bemoan Nat King Cole's immortal singing! His deep spoken voice resonates in the very soul of my mind, reminding me that regardless of the holiday you celebrate, when the rains fall hard on the earth's surface, it is mother nature's way of bringing new life into the world. We need water to survive. Certainly water is one of the elements that perplexes NASA engineers in their attempt to sustain life on other heavenly bodies. Talking about heavenly bodies, isn't it comforting to be wrapped… Continue

Posted by Marlene A. Sassaman on December 18, 2009 at 4:59am — 1 Comment

Lats and Atts cruisers party Tortolla

Anyone here make it to the BVIs a week or so ago for the party in Tortolla? It was awesome!!! Grog and Painkillers seem like the staple drinks and we definately had our share. I found Catillo Gold rum for 2.69 a bottle....life is good....Capt Fish

Posted by Steve Savell on December 15, 2009 at 5:23pm

Kemah Xmas light boat parade 2009

Just got back from Kemah xmas boat parade on a 56' pwr yacht in heavy fog... 2 electrical fires, almost t-boned a SAILBOAT anchored broadside in the fairway, came less than 10' from hitting rocks, and damn near ran down a game warden boat. I wasn't skippering but I was doing a lot of yelling.....now if only I can remember where the hot coco and mint schnapps is.....

Posted by Tim on December 13, 2009 at 1:45am — 2 Comments

Autumn: Catching up

November 15th 2009, Shilshole Bay: The Gales of November

We didn't make it to Friday Harbor. Our trip to Port Townsend was uneventful. Light South Winds were not enough for us to sail, the Northward current pushing us faster than the wind. We had a quick trip under power to Point Hudson Marina where Bree and I stayed with the boat while Laura attended her "Team Building" activity ashore. By Wednesday Laura's meeting was over but the weather was closing in. With gale warnings predi… Continue

Posted by Orvil Newton on December 10, 2009 at 2:15pm

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Dutch teen who sought solo sailing trip disappears...........Laura Dekker 4 Replies

Dutch teen who sought solo sailing trip disappears By MIKE CORDER Associated Press Writer Bart Muhl, File / AP Photo FILE - This Aug. 24, 2009 file photo shows, from left, Dick Dekker, his dau…

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Started by Terri in SeaKnots Forums. Last reply by zeehag 18 hours ago.

Summer Sailors write books in Winter 10 Replies

Now that winter is here and most of the Summer Sailors are sailing a computer more than a boat, Let us all get creative and write a book. The rules will be the same as the previous Story Games, excep…

Started by Gary Johnson in SeaKnots Forums. Last reply by ___/)ances With Sails Dec 20.

Catalina 22 for sale 4 Replies

1982 nice condition ready to sail. 2008 Yamaha 4hp with warranty left. Contact me for details.

Started by Dan Vitale in SeaKnots Marketplace. Last reply by Dan Vitale Nov 19.

Need help for a sick engine, 15 Replies

I am the proud owner of a Irwin 10/4 sailboat of 1978 vintage,,,,However my Yanmar YSE8 diesel engine is not well, and is in need of serious repair or replacement. I am located in the flatlands of Io…

Started by Gary Johnson in SeaKnots Forums. Last reply by Phil Prater Dec 18.

Bubba (90 lb. yellow lab) on the ICW 4 Replies

We are planning an ICW trip this summer from our home port in Galveston Bay to Panama City, Florida and wanted to get some advice from people that have done a trip like this with their large dog aboa…

Started by Ernie Rogers in SeaKnots Forums. Last reply by Ernie Rogers Dec 9.

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The Palagruza Cannonball is the "Ultimate Race" in the Adriatic Sea. Offshore Race over 400nm to Palagruza Rock and return. For further informations contact me!

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