C'mon little buddy it's time to go on a boat trip. It is only a three hour cruise. I promise I won't call you Gilligan. Bob Denver, the actor that played Gilligan on the classic comedy "Gilligan's Island" wore the quintessential crew wear for going on a boat or sailing. White pants, dark shirt, hat, and low cut pull-on tennis shoes. After all these years, since that show first aired, sailing attire has not changed much. Still the most...more
SpecificationsUSS Constitution under sail in Massachusetts Bay, 21 July 1997For a history of ship construction, see shipbuilding.There are many different types of sailing ship, but they all have certain basic things in common. Every sailing ship has a hull, rigging and at least one mast to hold up the sails that use the wind to power the ship. The crew who sail a ship are called sailors or hands. They take turns to take the watch, the active...more
Here We Come a Wassailing Wassailing is a tradition that predates Christianity, and yet has become a tradition near and dear to Christmas. Very few people refer to the practice as Wassailing anymore, but I am willing to bet that a good number of our readers have gone Wassailing, for it is well known under a much more modern term, Caroling. Wassailing is the practice of going from house to house singing songs traditionally with a bowl or a cup in hopes of getting a drink from the host.The tradition began (pre-Christian) as a way to ward off evil spirits from the orchards. A Wassail King and Queen would be crowned by the locals and then the Wassail King and Queen would lead a processional in song into the orchard and then usually the Wassail Queen would be hoisted into the branches where she will place a piece of toast soaked in the traditional drink of the ceremony traditionally called Wassail which is a mulled cider, mead, or ale mixed in a bowl and carried with the processional. The toast was given as an offering to the spirits, basically a bribe to encourage the good spirits to ensure that the orchards produced a healthy bounty in the coming year, and keep the evil spirits...more
If You Want To Sail Take Sailing Courses from the RYA If you're interested in sailing in the UK at all, you've probabably heard of the RYA or Royal Yachting Association. Founded in 1875 as the Yacht Racing Association, the name was changed in 1953 to better reflect the number of watersports that they govern, from sailing and windsurfing to...more
Sailing From The Ashes SAILING FROM THE ASHES by BrianTurton The Quest for an Authentic Life (ack. Richard Bode 1996)When I bought my yacht in 2006 she was named "Sisley". For reasons that will...more
A balance in what we do is very essential because otherwise it will cause our lives to be messed up. In todays society we see many problems and a vast number of dilemmas because of an inequity in human lives. This is noticeable in every aspect of life.Sometimes human beings are forced to work long hours and thus be deprived of recreation andrespite. At the end they suffer from a variety of problems caused by mental stress. They have to undergo treatment and the entire life style has to be changed. Read more here Nye bambusmoeblerSome people dont be acquainted with how to balance their income with their spending. Even if one can earn a large sum of money, and doesnt know to spend it wisely, it will be like a fantasy. The grandeur of life will simply slip away in front of our eyes if we lack wisdom and integrity.Although studying is very beneficial and useful, if it is done without a proper balance it might be harmful. Many people in society suffer mental problems due to over working and studying over the frontier.Exercising, relaxing, working, studying and whatever we do we should not exceed limits. To have a proper balance in life one should be well disciplined. Read more...more
New Tissot Sailing T-Touch Created for Divers Establiahsed by Charles-Felicien and his son in 1853, Tissot watch has developed into one of the exact most famous watchmakers in the very realm of luxury wristwatches industry. with headquarter...more
We all enjoy going away for a holiday, dont we? And there are so many different locations to choose from. However, sometimes it is nice to do something fresh and exciting. So, instead of going through the tired old routine of hooking up the...more
Maldives is a great destination for anyone looking to spend a holiday full of activity and fun. Many resort hotels in the country offer a range of activities such as snorkeling, windsurfing, scuba diving, canoeing, deep sea fishing and parasailing....more
Benefits of Sailing on a Dubai Dhow Cruise at NightOne World which is a leading travel company in Dubai allows you to experience the best Dhow Dubai Tour. It is well known for the adventure provided to tourists on a dhow dinner cruises in UAE. Make...more
Drake's Passage lies in all its frightening glory between the continent of Antarctica and the southern tip of South America. Drake's Passage is 400 miles wide With no land to break the squalls and colliding currents, this is the spot with the globe's...more