On the tiny isolated island of Taumako, located in the eastern fringe of the Solomon Islands, live about 500 people who build and sail traditional voyaging canoes in the way of the ancient Polynesians. To learn more about them, go to the Pacific Traditions website.
Wednesday Wipeout. "Some Sailors Love To Fly."
Usually, they take off from an aircraft carrier.
It seems that Laser sailors aren't the only ones who love to show off their athleticism and sailing prowess.
Thrown Around The Sea Thursday.
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What would you do if you lost your mast?
Lucky for these lads and lassies, the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) was nearby.
Brrrrrr, Some Guys Are More Dedicated Sailors Than Others.
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You can count me in the not dedicated category. I'm whining like a baby because it's 50°F (10°C) today in the City By The Bay. (I wonder what it is if you factor in wind chill?)
Que The Heavy, Dramatic Music, Boys.
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FireFly from Interactive Xperience on Vimeo.
We're going sailing!
Sailing Around The Harbour.
I say Percy, what would happen to the chap pictured in the photo above if he lost his electrics?
It would end in tears my lad, end in tears.
Wednesday Wipeout.
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Can you sail? from Simon kearns on Vimeo.
Sailing is a great way to impress a wahine, especially when you know what you are doing.
That was classic! Thank you Mr. Tweezerman.
Tweezerman Tuesday!
According to the Tillerman, Tweezerman's Earwigoagin (try saying that after 2 Manhattans) is the best sailing blog on the planet. I disagree, it's a tie between the two Tees. The best sailing blogs on the planet...make that existence so we don't confuse a gelatanous sailor on Ceti Alpha V ... are a Proper Course and Earwigoagin.Your cans of spinach are waiting for you in the lobby.
What a heroic looking chap!
Super Samedi.
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A 200 milles de l'arrivée à Ouessant, c'est par une navigation en mer d'Irlande, avec un vent soutenu d'une trentaine de nœuds soufflant d'Ouest Sud Ouest que Loïck Peyron et les hommes du Maxi Banque Populaire V apportent actuellement la touche finale à leur Trophée Jules Verne. Dans quelques heures, au cœur de la nuit prochaine, les quatorze marins devraient devenir les nouveaux détenteurs du temps de référence autour du monde en équipage*, à la condition d'éviter les derniers écueils qui se dresseront sur leur route. 45 jours et une dizaine d'heures après avoir quitté Brest, l'équipage de la Banque de la Voile s'apprête à y revenir et du même coup, à entrer dans la grande histoire du livre des records.
Merci a Mark Denzer pour la lien.
Can You Say Wow?
PUMA Ocean Racing, skippered by Ken Read.
Via Esteban Alejandro Garcia Rguez
photo: Sally Collison/PUMA Ocean Racing
What Is It, Joe?
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It seems that our man in Hawaii, Mark Denzer, wasn't happy being the circumnavigator of Oahu. He's gotten into the inventing business and come up with a contraption that should bring joy to old Laser sailors worldwide. The only question I have for him is, "where's the cup holder?"
Santa Incognito.
Santa lives in Brittany during the off season and he likes to sail.
Have A Great Weekend!
Try and make it out onto the water this weekend.
Opti Time.
The perfect gift for the aspiring sailor in your house.
Sailing Photo Of The Day - The IIIC Sailing Canoe.
Hello Santa or someone from Finland,
Do you know where I can get my hands on the plans for the IIIC?
Sailing Santas!
Santa(s) of the day.
Bob Steel's TP52 Quest got into the Christmas spirit with Santa hats and Hawaiin shirts.
Credit Andrea Francolini
Santa Goes Sailing.
It goes without saying....never mind...Santa of the day.
Thank you for the photo, Dimitri!
Tillerman Tuesday.
Santa of the day.
Santa Of The Day.
Land ho....ho, ho, ho.
Splash!
Right in the face. I hate when that happens.
Boat: Finn dinghy.