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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...

18 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,...

21 comments    love poem sailing
Any boat without a sail is just a boat.  Photo by Comeilmare at morguefile.com84

How to Make a Sailboat from Your Canoe or Kayak

Converting your canoe or kayak to a small sailboat: * Old Rigs and New Rigs * Fundamentals of Rigging * Basics of Sailing * Safety Considerations * Good and Bad of Where to Go * Shopping Guide

2 comments    how fun make
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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
Tall sailing ships: The Irving Johnson brigantine off the coast of Southern California I Credit: GNU Free Documentation License89

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.

46 comments    education travel arts
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Was Alex Jones right in the way he spoke to David Mayer de Rothschild?

David Mayer de Rothschild is a fabulously wealthy member of the Rothschild banking family, so in other words he is part of the elite who run the world but does this mean that he should be condemned because of...

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When you can part of the action for not much more than the cost of a pair of deck shoes, gloves and some snacks?76

How to Sail on A Large Sailboat without Paying for It

When someone hears about sailing regularly without owning a sailboat it seems too good to be true. Frequently, the first thing that pops into the someone’s mind is that one can rent a sailboat,...

3 comments    racing sailing sailboat
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Sailing on the Leeuwin in Perth, Western Australia

Since I was a teenager, I've known about the Sail Training Ship Leeuwin, a replica three-masted barquentine built in Western Australia. In fact, I remember going to the grand unveiling with my father, and...

5 comments    travel sailing western australia
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Invicta Sea Spider and Ocean Quest Watches Review

Invicta Sea Spider and Ocean Quest: in-depth review and analysis of design, functions, movement, materials, and more.

0 comments    sports design watches
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How to Have a Successful Yard Sale

Having a successful yard sale is not that difficult. For cryin' out loud, I sold rocks that I picked up in my yard when I was a young boy!

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