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Jessica Watson - 16 year old solo sailor to circumnavigate the globe

Those of you who read my hubs will know that I have an interest in young sailors. This started when, at the age of 11 or 12, I read 'Dove' - Robin Lee Graham's account of his single handed circumnavigation...

22 comments    jess watson queensland sailor
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Halo

As we lay, Embraced as spoons Hearts beat collectively Warm and cozied Beneath the sheets We've traveled many days enveloped, delectable palette Luscious, indelible, coil On the the beach we stroll,...

37 comments    love poem sailing
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RC Boat

RC boats are especially for those people who want to take their remote control vehicle to the high seas. Water lovers love to sail, race, and do tricks with their RC boats. There are RC boats made for...

0 comments    shopping outdoors racing
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Why I Love My Crockpot - Great Slow Cooker Recipes

Solitaire's galley slave has assembled some delicious recipes to explain why she loves her crockpot so much - both on land and at sea.

3 comments    food recipes cooking
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Ships That Changed The World

On a cruise to Mexico, sometime near daybreak, I woke up and ventured outside our ship's cabin to the balcony and stared in amazement at the sheer size of the island of Cuba. One could be easily fooled about...

12 comments    spain cruise cuba
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Disney Wonder Cruise Ship

Are you thinking of booking a Disney Wonder cruise? The Disney cruise line is one of the most highly regarded in the industry and with the announcement of the new Mexican Riviera and Alaskan Cruises for the...

0 comments    disney cruise disney cruise line
Tippy the Boat Cat checking out the provisions before they get stowed on board "Solitaire"80

Provisioning for Long Distance Cruising

Whether you are going out on your boat for a week, a month or a year, someone has to plan what the crew and guests are going to eat. The same principles apply when you are stocking your pantry for emergency preparedness.

1 comment    food cooking sailing
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How to Sail Around the World For Free

Sailing around the world may not, for most people, be associated with cheap travel, never mind free travel, but if you've ever dreamed of watching the sunrise from the deck of a yacht, out of sight of land,...

5 comments    travel fun recreation
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BOAT TRIVIA QUIZ

We compiled this Boat Trivia Quiz several years ago, printed up copies and used it at a US Power Squadron rendezvous. Everyone had a great time. Since then, we have used it at several other gatherings of...

28 comments    boating sailing trivia
Jewfish Key from the air85

Living on an Island in Florida

It all started because I love sailing and my wife and I wanted to get our 34' Catalina sailboat "Joie de Vie" to the Florida Keys for the winter. Now I have a full time and then some job as the owner of a...

8 comments    home travel recreation
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