There seem to be certain topics within every subject that are impossible for people to discuss rationally. Engines and sailboats is a perfect example. Auto engines and airplanes… Wavy potato chips or smooth… Country music or rock and roll… I don’t enjoy confrontation or debate so I’ve learned to avoid these topics altogether. Too bad,… [Read More]
Swing Bridge
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Yes, I admit it – I could not stop once I started researching the Bascule type of bridge. So, this is somewhat of a continuation of that post. Bridges are amazing – maybe this is a little boy thing. They are big, heavy, mechanical structures most often (these days) made out of steel. The engineering… [Read More]
Bascule Bridge
I was perusing a nautical chart the other day and noticed a bridge that did not have a raised vertical clearance listed. It was marked as a “Bascule Bridge.” The following chart snippet is what I was looking at – specifically the center bridge. For some reason, I had it in my head that a… [Read More]
I am HAM!
Yay Me!! I took the FCC Amateur Radio Operator – Technican test today and passed it with 97%! I spent quite a lot of time studying for my Ham license over the last few months and I guess it paid off. I used mostly online resources rather than books so I can attest to the fact… [Read More]
Columbus Day
Yay for Columbus! I’m not too interested in the debate about Christopher Columbus. When I consider the sailing that he and his crews did, I am amazed. Can you imagine setting off across the atlantic and venturing into areas without ANY charts or knowledge of what was out there?? I can barely navigate thru thin… [Read More]
Singlehanded Sailing
The experiences and techniques of the lone voyager. Per the table of contents, this book is basically four sections: History of singlehanded circumnavigation Singlehanded vessels and designs Singlehanded seamanship The future and tips (sort of) I wasn’t really looking for a history of singlehanded sailors. Even so, I found the section interesting. Reading of the… [Read More]
Beauty
The beauty of the earth is simply stunning! Check out the photo posted by Alex and Taru on their blog.
Dreaming of Spain
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Here is a great video from Cidnie at the ‘Our Life with Ceol Mor’ blog. They are one of the Dyneema Experience participants. I believe watching this video in its entirety helps Cidnie and family with their Dyneema Experience points/rating so do give them a hand. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mryXB8_o3gE&feature=player_embedded If you are not aware, the Dyneema Experience is… [Read More]
Ginger Cookie Day
Good Old Boat magazine listed a ginger cookie recipe in the Sept/Oct 2011 issue. Ginger is one of the tips for combating sea-sickness. Ginger anything – ginger ale, ginger snaps, ginger cookies, etc… I figured that I ought to give it a try. They turned out great! Now I need something to offset the pain… [Read More]
EarthNC Android App
There is a slick app available at the Android Market titled EarthNC. It is described as “seamless charts, user waypoints, and realtime navigation. …features seamless NOAA marine charts for US waters, user waypoints, and realtime navigation.” I downloaded it and have been playing with it for a couple of weeks (on my Samsung Galaxy S… [Read More]