Featured Blog Posts – December 2009 Archive (9)
Armchair Sailing is not my new year's resolution!
Well, it looks like winter has reached coastal Texas. With the mercury in the low 40's and the recent rains, it is almost like de ja vu of my last home in Boston. Nothing like overcast skies and some cold wet rain to make you feel alive, right? With holiday celebrations, visiting friends and family, and all the extra cleanup involved, I bet many like myself have been stuck to armchair sailing this month. Ok, I admit, I did have an opportunity to join a group on a 1/2 day charter after… Continue
Going North To St. Thomas
Well, hurricane season ended and now we are headed north with Wind Whisperer, Abasaroque, and Emerald Seas. We have had some great sails on the way north. Celebrated Thanksgiving at Saline Bay on Mayreau in the Tobago Cays. What a beautiful spot. The next day we sailed around to the Cays and snorkeled around the islands. We saw sea turtles, and lots of tropical fish on the reefs. The water was nice and clear and warm. The Cays are on the top of the list for must visit places if you like to… Continue
Added by Jim Jackson on December 24, 2009 at 1:28pm — No Comments
Now what, , ,
As I spend my days, two at least, cleaning out my home office, my hands are shaking. I have all this stuff. Stuff I don't know what to do with. Oh, I could spend money, rather borrow money, to buy some shelves to show off my life's collections, or toss, toss, toss, or sell on criag's list, donate to goodwill, or just sit here until as my mom would say until the cows come home.
I know I need to focus, to set a goal for the 2010 year, to plan for my finite future. Maybe it is the… Continue
I know I need to focus, to set a goal for the 2010 year, to plan for my finite future. Maybe it is the… Continue
Added by Marlene A. Sassaman on December 21, 2009 at 12:00pm — 5 Comments
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… Continue
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… Continue
Added by Terri on December 19, 2009 at 5:45pm — 6 Comments
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
Added by Steve Savell on December 15, 2009 at 5:23pm — 1 Comment
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.....
Added 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… Continue
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… Continue
Added by Orvil Newton on December 10, 2009 at 2:15pm — No Comments
Sailing in Thailand Network
I love this network as it is bringing sailors form all over the world together!! There might be people here though that want to know more or are sailing in Thailand. For those we have a separate network as well. www.sailingthailand.ning.com Just recently all news and pictures about the biggest sailing Regatta in Thailand the Kings Cup that all happened last week. We hope to see you there also, and if you have anything to add to… Continue
Added by Andaman Sea Club Sailing Charter on December 9, 2009 at 3:30am — 1 Comment
Laser Pico sailing in Caldera
Fellow SeaKnots member Max Soto joined in plus sailing buddy Bruce Young. We had a great day of warm weather/warm water (both in the 80's), light air sailing. We are hoping to increase the sailing activity here in Costa Rica by magnitudes...especially our own! I will post a few photos after Max sends them to me
Here's a few photos
Here's a few photos
Added by Art Dufresne on December 8, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments
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