Sailing
Two Years Before the Mast – Chapter 3
SHIP'S DUTIES—TROPICS
As we had now a long "spell" of fine weather, without any incident to break the monotony of our lives, there can be no better place to describe the duties, regulations, and customs of an American merchantman, of which ours was a fair specimen. The captain, in the first place, is lord paramount. He stands no watch, comes and goes when he pleases, and is accountable to no one, and must be obeyed in everything, without a question, even from his chief officer. H...Latest Directory Entries
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Ken Gruebel: Well-written, real-life story of global sailing trip | reviewer, gruebel, written – Close Up
January 16th, 2011There are many ways that books get to cross this reviewer’s desk.
Some are sent directly to the Sun Journal office, some come directly to me at home from publishers, and some I just pick up. The book under discussion this morning arrived in an unusual way.
Houston Yacht Club Hires Scott Lindley As Club’s Sailing Director
January 16th, 2011The Houston Yacht Club is pleased to announce the hiring of Scott Lindley as the Club’s Sailing Director. Scott joins the Houston Yacht Club staff from Performance One Sailing Team where Scott is the Owner and Head Sailing Coach. Scott will become a year-round, full-time staff member leading the fleet sailing and youth sailing programs in early January.
via Houston Yacht Club Hires Scott Lindley As Club’s Sailing Director.
Anapat, 10, sails to Phuket dinghy race victory
December 9th, 2010
PHUKET: Sailing sensation Anapat Ngarmdee, 10, proved to be one of the stars of the opening weekend of the King’s Cup Regatta by clinching first place in the inaugural Phuket King’s Cup Dinghy Series.
via Phuket NEWS: Anapat, 10, sails to Phuket dinghy race victory.
Dutch Teen to Attempt Controversial Solo Sail Around the World
December 2nd, 2010
A 14-year-old Dutch girl will set off Saturday on a controversial attempt to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world, her representatives said.
Laura Dekker’s ambition of completing the yearlong trip has fueled a global debate over the wisdom of allowing young sailors to take on the tremendous risks of sailing the high seas alone.
via Dutch Teen to Attempt Controversial Solo Sail Around the World – WJW.
Port Commission Approves SF’s America’s Cup Bid
December 2nd, 2010
The San Francisco Port Commission today unanimously approved two competing proposals for construction in separate areas of the city if San Francisco is chosen as the site of the 2013 America’s Cup sailing race, a port spokeswoman said.
The proposals will now go to the Board of Supervisors, which will likely choose one in the coming weeks, spokeswoman Renee Martin said.
via Port Commission Approves SF’s America’s Cup Bid: News: SFAppeal.