The King doesn't rule, he reigns! the pompous ex-pat yelled at me from across the deck. Still, it didn't bother me in the least. I was on my favorite mode of transportation: the slow night boat from Koh Samui to Sura Thani, Thailand. There are two boats, I suppose, each traveling opposite each other at night. And the boat only travels at night. I don't think passengers are allowed above deck, and even if they are,...more
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Thinking of sailing, a quote by Richard Henry Dana Jr. always tends to come to mind:"Then, with all her sails, light and heavy, and studding-sails, on each side, alow and aloft, she is the most glorious moving object in the world".A sailboat is, to me, a living monument to another time - distinctly Hemingwayian in nature, when things were much simpler. I've always had grand notions of trans-Atlantic voyages and Mediterranean odysseys, and yet even growing up as I did in Florida with water on three sides I have to date never set foot on so much as a snark. Alas, will the dream ever be reconciled with reality?The truth is people learn to sail every day. It's like anything else: all you have to do is take the first step. Popular beaches in any part of the world will offer sailboat rentals and one on one instruction for beginners. Florida is definitely a great place to learn - many of my childhood friends are themselves accomplished sailors. All that you need are smooth, uncrowned waters and clear skies. As I myself ready to embark on my first excursion I've read thoroughly on the subject and compiled a list of considerations.Basics Tips to Keep in...more
Talk about a yacht to the inexperienced, and they will portray an image in their minds of a stunning boat with a huge cruise, sailing regally out in the ocean. Yachts come in a range of styles and dimensions.There are yachts as small as 15 ft and as elongated as 200 ft. They can either be motorized by sail or by motor electric or else...more
Sydney is one of the most beautiful locations in Australia and one of the most happening places in the world, and it has no dearth of venues and locations for all kinds of parties, events and celebrations. Having said that, one would like to mention that Sydney Harbour being the best attraction in Sydney is also the most ideal,...more
It is important to conduct some maintenance checks before setting out the boat to sail as this helps prevent any damage that may occur or lead to the boat sinking. Pre launch i. Papers for registration need to be on board ii. The signaling system or horn should be present and in good condition iii. Both the front and back lights need to be checked to confirm if they are lighting well iv. Replace the cramps that are corroded v. Inspect the sea cocks, lubricate and test the valves that are connected via the hull vi. Add more hose clumps especially those of stainless steel. These hose clamps must be tested for efficiency. vii. Ensure the propeller shaft and the propeller are in good working conditionsviii. Check for any leakages on the doors and hatches by use of a garden hose pipe.ix. Refill or replace the fire extinguishers if need be. Outboards and Outdrives of engines i. Any deteriorated zincs and anodes need to be...more
The Dutch Sailing girl Laura Dekker, who was in the media last year for her idea to be the youngest sailor ever to sail non-stop around the world, is still going. At the beginning of November she will continue her trip around the...more
So you're interested in sailing but don't know where to start. The following list provides a few different ways you can start discovering more about this great sport, but we strongly recommend that beginners take classes from...more
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Shipping small and large packages in a modern era is easier than previous decades for a number of reasons. Where once upon a time things arrived only via boat or train, the addition of plane delivery has given the civilized world another courier...more
Glaciers, sometimes existing for thousands of years, represent massive, but starkly beautiful, white-and-blue sculptures of ice. All are intriguing, but become even more so when they are only accessible by a single, one-way, rarely...more