Limit of Positive Stability.

Limit of Positive Stability or LPS is the angle from the vertical at which a boat will no longer stay upright but will capsize, becoming inverted, or turtled. It is also known as the Angle of Vanishing Stability or AVS. For example, if a boat with an LPS of 120 degrees rolls past this point, i.e. its mast is already at an angle of 30 degrees below the water, it will continue to roll and be completely upside down in the water. Most sailboats have lead or other heavy materials in their keel at the bottom of their hulls to keep them from capsizing.

Wednesday Wipeout.

Ah-oh, down she goes!
credit: Pascale Menguy Guittonneau
Semaine du Golfe 2013, jeudi 9 mai

Have A Great Weekend!

It's pau hana time. Try and make it out onto or into the water this weekend. I'll see you next week, aloha.

Did Someone Mention A Karmann Ghia?

Another air cooled wonder. In addition the the VW Bus, I also owned a Karmann Ghia many years ago. She got great gas mileage and was the easiest car that I have ever owned to repair and maintain.

Photo of the Ghia with an IC on top stolen from Earwigoagin.

Fish On Fridays. "Hello Mrs. Big Teeth." (Moving Pictures)

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Variables with Kimi Werner from Patagonia on Vimeo.

Good thing someone wasn't hungry.
It also helps if you are fearless, experienced, and know your environment.

Meet the fearless huntress of the sea, Kimi Werner.

Polaroids.

An Air Cooled Icon Of Summer.

The VW Bus, which you can never confuse with the hideous Vanagon.
I owned one for a couple of years. It was easy to drive, had great capacity, and loved to rust. God bless you old girl, wherever you are.

Source: flickr

Mako Madness. "An Old Man And The Sea Moment." (video)

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Hand line fishing + Big Fish + Hungry Fish = An Old Man And The Sea Moment. 
"A bit of blood and guts in there."

Via Marlin Magazine.

Have A Great Weekend!

Try and make it out onto or into the water this weekend!

Could This Be My Next Dinghy?

She sure is a beauty, and I could build her at home (wood is good). But at 180 lbs., the Contender could be a tad bit much for me to throw onto the roof of my car. So the search continues.

...and yes Gary, I've finally started on the Ulua

Fish On Fridays. "Shawn, I'd Like To Introduce You To Mr. Big Teeth" (Video)

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Hello my friend, I'd like to play with you a bit.
I don't know how he managed to stay calm and continue filming. If it was me, I would have been screaming, "Mommy!" and possibly defecating in my pants. But then, I'm not a stud like Shawn.

Yes my friends, I know you're shocked. But there are things in the ocean that will eat you. 

The ocean is not a kiss the fish cartoon or a playful world of domesticated seals and dolphins. It's a wilderness. So please always be aware of the conditions, your abilities and the environment when heading out into the water.

Food On Friday.

Mussels steamed in cider with hop shoots. I just got hungry!

Check out Stuart Ovenden's Food and Photo blog for more tasty recipes and other visually stimulating wonders.

My New Dinghy?

What a beauty, not!

Oh No, It's Sinking!

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How did I miss this episode of Top Gear? It's absolutely brilliant!

Have A Great Weekend!

It's pau hana time. Try and make it out onto or into the water this weekend!

Fish, have I posted enough wahine pictures to satiate your hunger?

Fish On Fridays.

Voici la vahiné !

Aloha Friday.

Okay Fish, this is more up your alley. No bloody hands.

Food On Friday.

As always, the Dog inspired me to post last night's dinner.

I drank a couple of bourbons, listened to Scottish music and went to work. What did I make?

note: my wife got mad at me. why are you always taking pictures of food? 

One More Rowing (Sculling) Video.

You know you want to do it. Now go row!

Row Hard Or Go Home!

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This is how you get rower's hands.
You don't need to watch the whole video, in fact you only need to watch about 20 seconds of it to get the gist of it.