Archive for the ‘Sailing’ Category
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008
Often people ask what my favorite destination was in our sailboat travels. After twenty-five years, I still never vacillate. Why did I love the archipelago of S.E. Alaska so? I cannot begin to say precisely. It was everything; it was nothing. It was the beginning of a new adventure. It was the last frontier. All I know is the two years my husband and I spent aboard our sailboat in Alaska have kept Alaska on my mind.I have often wondered if my husband, Tom, and I had first seen the tiny town of Wrangell in pouring rain if we'd have ....
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Thursday, May 22nd, 2008
Imagine an entire catamaran to yourselves. Each couple has their own private stateroom and two professional crew to wine and dine you for seven nights! Our Catamarans have the capacity to take 8 to 16 people plus crew, just perfect for two families or a large group of friends.These classic crewed charters provide you with personal service at a very competitive price. Enjoy meals on board with an open bar every day and every night!For those of you who like to keep busy all the time that is not a problem on one of these catamarans. Water ski or kneeboard ....
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Thursday, May 22nd, 2008
Some day skipper candidates asked to see on paper the process flows for carrying out typical tasks on a sailing yacht. This sort of approach is perhaps less intuitive than learning the logic behind the required actions, but for those who think this way, it can be very reassuring to see things as logical lists.Raising the Main SailRemove sail ties or unzip coverHead boat close to wind rather than dead in to wind so that boom is to one sidePosition crew ahead of mast or in cockpitRelease mainsheet & kicking strap (also known as the vang or kicker)Free main halyard ....
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Thursday, May 22nd, 2008
We had to endure a 18 hour boat trip from Incheon port to Qingdao with no other westerners on board. Our Korean friends had dropped us to the port and when they saw the people wed be sharing the room with they made sure we upgraded to a private room instead of a dorm room, which when we started to queue to board the vessel, realised that was a wise move. The people at the port looked rough and scary, and we had never, ever been stared at so much (or so we thought - this was only ....
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Thursday, May 22nd, 2008
There is no better way to experience a tropical adventure than with Bahamas island yacht charters. Take a step into the past as the captain navigates through the deep blue waters of the Bahamas using a method of travel thousands of years old. In fact, Christopher Columbus first landed in the Bahamas after crossing the ocean in a vessel only slightly larger than some of the luxurious charter boats. Of course, there is no comparison between the conditions endured by Columbus and vacation involving Nassau Bahama luxury yacht charters.If you are an expert sailor or just a beginner, the friendly ....
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Thursday, May 22nd, 2008
Are you raring to experience the adventure of a lifetime? Does the idea of sailing your own boat across the blue sea into the horizon with only the power of the wind and your sailing skills to guide you excite you? Are you up to the challenge of sailing? If your answer is yes, then you should consider enrolling at a sailing school to hone your skills as well as to learn the fundamental techniques and maneuvers you need to become a sailor.Many people say that sailing is actually a very easy sport to learn. Even if you dont have ....
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Thursday, May 22nd, 2008
True to scale models of sailing ships are prized collectors items. A beautiful model made of rosewood, mahogany or teak displayed in a corporate office foyer, a museum, or library of a great mansion can also be a history lesson for the viewer.Ships under sail have, through the years, played an important role in the history of the world. Ancient Egyptians learnt how to assemble planks of wood in to a watertight hull, sealing the seams with pitch. Later some Egyptian ships, in addition to being propelled by oarsmen, had a primitive square sail attached to an A frame. ....
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Thursday, May 22nd, 2008
If your idea of a summer vacation involves adventure, challenge, and exploration, then going on a sailing vacation should definitely be on your itinerary. A sailing vacation is the perfect adventure trip a journey across the blue sea while harnessing the power of the wind. This kind of adventure will definitely appeal to the explorer in you. So pack your bags and head for the perfect getaway a sailing vacation.There is a wide range of sailing destinations you can choose from. You can choose to navigate through the tropical islets and clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean or ....
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Thursday, May 22nd, 2008
Each year, for four days only, the best sailors from every major island in the Bahamas converge at Elizabeth Harbour on Exuma Island for the National Family Island Regatta. During these four days, Bahamian sailors arrive prepared to sail their locally-built sloops for the much coveted "Best in the Bahamas" title. The competition is fierce and the atmosphere is alive with excitement as boating enthusiasts the world over descend on this picturesque island in the sun. Since the first race held in April 1954, the National Family Island Regatta has grown in size and popularity. Today, although the race remains ....
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Thursday, May 22nd, 2008
Life on board is relaxing and it provides unforgettable experiences since reaching some of Sicilys most beautiful cities by yacht does not provide the same sensations as when landing in by aeroplane or driving in by car. The best way to begin a sailing tour around Sicily is from the historical centre on the Island of Ortigia, Syracuse. The base port in Syracuse is situated on the eastern coast of Sicily and is one of Sicilys main attractions due to its archaeological zone and historical testimony and also being a centre of industry and commerce.Moreover, the broad waterfront ....
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