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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… 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
A little humor goes a long way ...
Teacher: "Whoever answers the questions I ask, first and correctly can leave early today."
Little Johnny says to himself "Good, I want to get outta here. I'm smart and will answer the question."
Teacher: "Who said 'Four Score and Seven Years Ago'?"
Before Johnny can open his mouth, Susie says, "Abraham Lincoln."
Teacher: "That's right Susie, you can go home."
Johnny is mad that Susie answered the question first.
Teacher: "Who said 'I Have a Dream'?"
Before… Continue
Little Johnny says to himself "Good, I want to get outta here. I'm smart and will answer the question."
Teacher: "Who said 'Four Score and Seven Years Ago'?"
Before Johnny can open his mouth, Susie says, "Abraham Lincoln."
Teacher: "That's right Susie, you can go home."
Johnny is mad that Susie answered the question first.
Teacher: "Who said 'I Have a Dream'?"
Before… Continue
Added by Banana Wind on December 18, 2009 at 1:39pm — 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
Added 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
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
1984 CAL 24 FOR SALE
I have purchased a 84 Cal 24 and after viewing the boat and the amount of refit I have decided its to much for me at my age. It is listed with Wilson Yachts in Tracys Landing MD. The boat needs a teak shelf replaced, deck fittings rebed, some gel coat repair. The deck didn't feel soft and the deck teak all needs sanding and refinish. There is a Nissian 5hp outboard, Main, Jib, newer Kevlar racing Genoa. The boat is listed for $3995 or best offer. I am in FL and have no desire to move the boat… Continue
Added by stephen carpenter on December 10, 2009 at 9:49am — 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
Puerto Azul
Enjoy Puerto Azul, the most frendlly Marina in the Costa Rican Pacific Cost.
Added by alfredo nuñez gamboa on December 7, 2009 at 12:31am — No Comments
Unbelievable
So, after all the feelings of intimidation and that I'm not good enough to be in the upper eschelon of sailing, I go out with my sailing team and continue teaching them about getting around a race course. We sail in small 8 foot prams with a teeney-tiny course barely 50 yards from the windward to the leeward mark with a start/finish line halfway in between. The idea is to know instinctively when one is on port or starboard, how to cross the start line within a 3 minute timed sequence, rounding… Continue
Added by Marlene A. Sassaman on December 6, 2009 at 6:43pm — No Comments
Intimidation Cures
Help, I need to get over my intimidation blues. I am generally not a shy person. Yet, when faced with someone I hold in high esteem, someone I think is a better sailor than I, I lack the confidence to engage them in conversation that flows smoothly. I am sure it is my lack of experience interviewing folks. I need to get better at selling myself to sailors who can help me excel. Yes, I plan to solo circumnavigate the globe.While pursuing that goal I want to become a more accomplished competitor.… Continue
Added by Marlene A. Sassaman on December 5, 2009 at 9:54am — 1 Comment
Hurricane Season 2009 is HISTORY!!!
Hurricane season is over for the year and everyone in O Town has breathed a sigh of relief! We can let the emergency kit go for just a bit knowing it's current, but checking it is a habit all of us have for most of the year. One never knows! That goes for sailing too.
Getting ready to sail south on the Florida Inter Coastal towards Sebastian. It's the Sea Owl sailing with myself as Captain, #1 Son Ben as 1st Mate and #! Son's Friend JP as 2nd Mate. Skills brought to the sail… Continue
Getting ready to sail south on the Florida Inter Coastal towards Sebastian. It's the Sea Owl sailing with myself as Captain, #1 Son Ben as 1st Mate and #! Son's Friend JP as 2nd Mate. Skills brought to the sail… Continue
Added by Charlotte Radford on December 4, 2009 at 7:45pm — 4 Comments
Bluemapia: share your sailing destinations and nautical points of interest on a public map.
We believe that sailors are the best source of sailing information.
That is why my friend Max and I created bluemapia, an open content sailing and cruising guide, where people from all over the world can write about the places they have visited by boat: bays they love, safe anchorages they know, best marina services they have found or charming villages where to stop for a night.…
That is why my friend Max and I created bluemapia, an open content sailing and cruising guide, where people from all over the world can write about the places they have visited by boat: bays they love, safe anchorages they know, best marina services they have found or charming villages where to stop for a night.…
Any St. Petersburg area sailors?
Nice weather for a sail, smiles
Added by floridasaillady on December 1, 2009 at 1:47pm — No Comments
Holiday Inertia
Unlike the holiday shoppers who joined the black Friday frenzy, the inertia that keeps me moving from a 5:30 am swim to a late night walk with the dog, seemed to have been stopped when I boarded Delta flight 1450. From the moment I sat down on the aisle seat, stretched my legs, and began toying with my camera I metamorphed into a sedentary speciman.
Just as I am usually determined to spend an eighth of my day exercising, I became determined to organize the more than 1000 photos taken… Continue
Just as I am usually determined to spend an eighth of my day exercising, I became determined to organize the more than 1000 photos taken… Continue
Added by Marlene A. Sassaman on November 28, 2009 at 11:30pm — No Comments
The Sailing Anarchy article on the Cuba Run 2010
Run Cuba, Run
Some events are just too Anarchic for us not to support. This is one of them:
A few years ago, two cat sailors - one British and One Australian, were being pounded by waves during a leg of the Great Texas 300 race. On that day, in between grunts and over the roar of the wind, an idea took hold: Why not race beach cats to Havana? The Cuba Run was born that day.
We put the basic concept on paper late last year, and work began in earnest to see what… Continue
Some events are just too Anarchic for us not to support. This is one of them:
A few years ago, two cat sailors - one British and One Australian, were being pounded by waves during a leg of the Great Texas 300 race. On that day, in between grunts and over the roar of the wind, an idea took hold: Why not race beach cats to Havana? The Cuba Run was born that day.
We put the basic concept on paper late last year, and work began in earnest to see what… Continue
Added by JAWS aka John A Webster on November 27, 2009 at 1:36pm — No Comments
Home for the Holidays
As the song goes, there's no place like home for the holidays and we all know home is where the heart is. Couple this with rainy weather a gazillion cars in a hurry to get home, crowded airports, plane delays, and a tight budget going home is a little stressful this year. Even still, the confidence I gained from my summer solo sail has even given me the hutzpah to stand tall, be a frugal shopper and take perhaps a much needed break from sailing.
After 62 days of solo cruising I came… Continue
After 62 days of solo cruising I came… Continue
Added by Marlene A. Sassaman on November 25, 2009 at 9:32am — 1 Comment
The Cuba Run 2010
The race rules have been posted to the web site http://groups.google.com/group/the-cuba-run
This is a race that will be conducted mid November 2010 where two man crews sailing "beach catamarans" depart Key West and race to Cuba, spend two days in Cuba and then race back to Key West.
For more details, check out the web site ..… Continue
This is a race that will be conducted mid November 2010 where two man crews sailing "beach catamarans" depart Key West and race to Cuba, spend two days in Cuba and then race back to Key West.
For more details, check out the web site ..… Continue
Added by JAWS aka John A Webster on November 20, 2009 at 4:40pm — 1 Comment
And hurricane season has only 2 more weeks!!!
Hurricane Ida missed Florida but as we all know, the further north states got some major weather. O Town was glad to dodge the bullet, as it were.
There were gusty winds on Monday and Tuesday of last week but no rain to speak of. We have gone from twice a week water rationing to once a week water rationing. We do need rain but are glad we didn't get a major storm or flooding. I hope everyone one who was affected is doing all right now.
I am now preparing for a week… Continue
There were gusty winds on Monday and Tuesday of last week but no rain to speak of. We have gone from twice a week water rationing to once a week water rationing. We do need rain but are glad we didn't get a major storm or flooding. I hope everyone one who was affected is doing all right now.
I am now preparing for a week… Continue
Added by Charlotte Radford on November 16, 2009 at 8:08pm — No Comments
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