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Tall Sailing Ships of Yesteryear92

Tall Sailing Ships of Yesteryear

Many elegant tall sailing ships of yesteryear are now referred to as "tall ships," but that's not how they were known in their day. This overview features their real names, plus descriptions and vintage drawings, paintings and photos of the various ship types.

72 comments    travel education arts
Childhood games of the early 50's. Outdoor and indoor games we played at home and at school and how they kept us fit.88

Childhood games of the early 50's. Outdoor and indoor games we played at home and at school and how they kept us fit.

Growing up in the 1950's before we had television meant that we played outside for hours. The games kept us fit - skipping, marbles, hopscotch etc. - read on to find out more.

3 comments    teddy bear dressing up playtime
Public Speaking and Communications - The Proper Handshake Introduction91

Public Speaking and Communications - The Proper Handshake Introduction

A proper handshake is more than just a greeting. Your handshake sends a clear message about your personality and your self confidence and your ability level. In business, a hand shake is a critical communications tool in making the right first impression. A great handshake is not a natural talent, it is a learned skill. Learn the differences to improve your business status, watch the many videos and see their tips. Evaluate your hand shake or take your hand shake to a new professional level.

17 comments    communications job interview
How To Live On a Sailboat, A Live Aboard's Story90

How To Live On a Sailboat, A Live Aboard's Story

Tips on how to live on a sailboat and quitting your job to go sailing in the islands.

30 comments    sailing boat sailboat
My lust,my mistress,my burning need...90

My lust,my mistress,my burning need...

Many many moon's ago,one warm sunny day,my phone rang at six...in the morning.Yes I was,just for a second,feeling a bit homicidal.Then a prison cell flashed before my eyes,the feeling vanished,and I was me again..The following conversation is pre as...

23 comments    sport journey sailing
Sailing Across the Gulf Stream90

Sailing Across the Gulf Stream

Join Solitaire and her crew as they cross the Gulf Stream. Find out what it really like to sail out in the ocean on a small sailing boat.

6 comments    sailing boating bahamas
The English Anarchy of the 12th Century88

The English Anarchy of the 12th Century

The civil war in England is sometimes referred to as the Anarchy or the Nineteen Year Winter. It was a period of civil war in England from 1135-1154, caused by conflicting dynastic claims to the throne. When King Henry I died in 1135, he went to...

4 comments    england middle ages henry
How To Live Aboard A Boat #2, Clearing Customs87

How To Live Aboard A Boat #2, Clearing Customs

Here are some more tips for those planning on living aboard a sailboat in the Caribbean and cruising in those waters. For the original Hubpages article. "How To Live Aboard A Boat" see the link below in the resources section below this article. ...

7 comments    sailing cruising living aboard
The Last Gentleman's Yacht Race: The 24th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta87

The Last Gentleman's Yacht Race: The 24th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta

Sincerity 1928 Maybe It’s Mayday For The Last Gentleman’s Race In The Caribbean: The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta 2011 I have this fantasy about how my life and career are all just fair winds and following seas because I never dumped my Outward...

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Man Over Board Procedures and Equipment87

Man Over Board Procedures and Equipment

"MAN OVERBOARD" Two words no boater ever wants to hear but everybody who ventures away from shore on a boat must ready to react to. Executing a successful M.O.B. rescue will depend on a number of factors working for you. First and probably...

16 comments    sports rescue sailing
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