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DianneN @DianneN (254949) • United States 9 Apr

Hubs and I were watching yesterday’s deluge when we saw a sailboat adrift. It ended up in our backyard, so so speak, while another boat got separated from its dock and floated by. Imagine our surprise when a man came out of the...

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Sailed on the water

Belex Hanns Abel @Belexhanns (3431) • Kampala, Uganda 14 Aug 21

Good evening mylot, I had a trip to the far island. We had gone for a medical research. I hadn't been on a ferry, so it was a nice experience in my life. The journey proved well at first,just at the shores but as we expended...

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My New Toy?

Jim Bauer @porwest (112780) • United States 19 Feb 21

Sometimes all you have to do around here is mention something, and presto! Here come ads about that something you happened to have mentioned. Even if you mentioned something in jest. Such as recently I commented to one...

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Men in Darkness

DINNERLADY @lazydaizee (6732) • United Kingdom 22 Jul 20

This book was written in 1948 and it reflects working conditions of that time. This was the time in history when men had to stand outside in order to be picked for a job. At the start of the story there are hundreds of men who are...

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Jack Tar

DINNERLADY @lazydaizee (6732) • United Kingdom 3 May 20

I have always been fascinated with seafaring history, and when I brought this book I was delighted to have it in my collection. The book gives the reader information on the daily life of an ordinary sailor. Using pictures of...

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What floats your boat?

Amber @AmbiePam (120585) • United States 13 Mar 20

When I was a child, I saw the old movie "Houseboat" with Sophia Loren (my parents only let us watch clean, old movies), and decided I wanted to live on a big houseboat. Now that I'm older I'm not that impressed with that kind of...

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Christopher Cross - Arthur's Theme

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222285) • United States 11 Oct 19

Born in 1951, Christopher Cross is an American singer and songwriter who received 7 Grammy nominations with a total of 5 wins for his debut album, "Christopher Cross" which was released in 1979. Arthur's Theme is one of my...

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See you all next week!

amirev777 @amirev777 (4117) • India 5 Sep 18

Ok, so now it's time for me to embark on another sea voyage of 7-9 days offshore of Luanda, Angola. Sad part is since the Vsat is not yet repaired there will be no internet network till next port call. Ciao!

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The 1977 Cruise First Landfall Visby Gosport Sweden

Arthur Chappell @arthurchappell (44941) • Preston, England 21 May 18

We reached our first of five ports of call quite early on. Gosport is a popular resort island off the coast of Sweden. The ship anchored out in the bay. I remember little of the Island itself other than how warm it was. We...

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About last night.June 28,2017

Alfredo Rossi @amadeo (111937) • United States 29 Jun 17

Good morning.Had some time to kill before going to my PT this morning. Last dinner was at our vegetarian friends. They bought a sail boat.Right now they are getting the boat ready. They ask us if we wanted to go sailing.Are you...

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Sea voyages - Prior 1900

Rhombus @Rhombus (356) • South Africa 18 Jun 17

Does anyone have reference to online diaries of sea voyages during that time period? Specifically real experiences of immigrants. I am not looking for specific nationalities, however keep in mind I am only able to read in...

Going for a Spin

DianneN @DianneN (254949) • United States 26 Feb 17

I don't believe those are the right words, but we are going for a sailboat ride. Our friend has a sailboat, and invited us. I'm bringing lunch and wine. I planned on myLotting, but the water is perfect, there is a gentle...

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What I wish I was doing right now.

Timea @tzwrites (4835) • Romania 20 Jan 17

I was looking at a painting titled 'Ground Swell' by American painter Edward Hopper. The colors are stunning and I immediately imagined myself sailing the sea/ocean with a private sailboat/yacht. I wish I could be in a warm...

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What is Scrimshaw?

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 13 Jan 17

In the 1800s, there were many sail-powered whaling ships. The crews of these ships experienced great excitement and plenty of danger, but there were also a lot of days and even weeks of boredom on the open sea. To pass the time...

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Tin Tin Sailing Round the World

Just an Ordinary Owl? @owlwings (43897) • Cambridge, England 22 Oct 16

It seems that today two of my nephews will finally set sail from Gosport in Hampshire for La Coruna on the first leg of their Round The World trip. I wish them fair winds and a good passage! Part of me is even a little envious,...

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Do You Know How To Sail a Sailboat?

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 22 Aug 16

I have to admit that I know very little about sailing. I’ve done a lot of riding in a ski boat, but I’ve never been sailing. I have watched the America’s Cup race a couple of times on TV and marveled at the skill that is...

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Following in daughter's footsteps!

Fleur @Fleura (34935) • United Kingdom 29 Sep 15

I seem to have got to that stage of life where, instead of my children just doing things I do, the balance has shifted. The story started about 3 Christmases ago, when some friends gave us a voucher for two people to have a trial...

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A Sailing Week in Croatia

GokkyB @GokkyB (1) • Croatia (Hrvatska) 29 May 15

Croatia is one of the most beautiful areas in Europe and the cost is just as amazing as the mainland. When my fiancé and I planned a romantic trip, we booked a yacht charter for a more stunning view of the area. Although we didn’t...

Honeymoon Sailing in Croatia

Mirko @MirKec (6) • Split, Croatia (Hrvatska) 26 May 15

Intro Sailing yacht charters are a unique and romantic experience and an ideal choice for newlywed couples. There are many destinations to choose from such as Greece, Croatia and the Caribbean. Couples can enjoy exploring...

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Great Spots For Sailing in Croatia

Mirko @MirKec (6) • Split, Croatia (Hrvatska) 25 Jul 14

Whether it is the vista of stunningly beautiful islands, its ancient walled cities with ramparts and towering cathedrals or the delectable Mediterranean cuisine; there is something unequivocally magical about Croatia. The magic of...

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