From the category archives:
Sailing can be very taxing and requires considerable strength and balance. Ever tried pulling in a fouled sail while standing on the bow in 8 ft. seas? A few minutes of getting thrashed can really wear a sailor out. This simple routine will [click to read more…]
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There’s a huge “Sail Boston 2009″ event going on right now – July 8th – 13th. Having my finger on the pulse of sailing around the globe, I thought it was a good time to talk about it since it’s almost over. So, if you’re somewhere near Boston, go! Go now!
Above is an informative pic from the Sail Boston 2009 website. Interesting how similar the ships seem, but after a close look, the rigs are quite different. Since my brain cells are often short-lived, the best I’ll be able to remember is “that there is a wood masted shipentine.”
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