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May 27, 2024 · Throughout this book, his mentor was Claud Worth, whom Phil Bolger unforgettably celebrated as being ‛rarely outdated and never wrong’. laud Worth wrote an early ‛text book’ for yachtsmen, Yacht Cruising (followed in due course by Yacht Navigation and Voyaging), in a time when gaff rig was the norm and Corinthian (ie, amateur) sailors were the minority.
1 day ago · In Left for Dead, Eric Jay Dolin tells the true story of a wild and fateful encounter between an American sealing vessel, a shipwrecked British brig, and a British warship in the Falkland archipelago during the War of 1812. Fraught with misunderstandings and mistrust, the incident left three British sailors and two Americans, including the ...
May 14, 2024 · The final three chapters cover the naval efforts to guard the Bay, the battle for Cherbourg and the final German efforts to inflict damage on the invasion fleets, using their small attack craft. ‘The Battle of the Seine Bay’ involved Allied sailors until September 1944, when the capture of Le Havre and Boulogne gave the Allies some proper ...
May 18, 2024 · In the 18th and 19th century, crafts became a popular pastime for British Navy and Royal Marines sailors during long periods away from home. Alongside other nautical arts such as wood carving, scrimshaw and rope work, woolworks are a type of folk art that showed off the sailor’s meticulous needlework skills (an essential requirement for any seafaring occupation!), as well as being a charming ...
3 days ago · In conclusion, “Sailing Over The Dogger Bank” is not just a sea shanty; it is a celebration of seafaring culture and the indomitable spirit of sailors. The song’s lively lyrics and melodies transport listeners to the vast ocean, where challenges are met with courage and camaraderie.
- Roger George
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May 24, 2024 · Reviews. Apparel. Keep Your Feet Warm and Dry With the Best Sailing Boots. Last updated: 14 May 2024. By: SAIL Magazine Review Team. When the weather is rough while you’re sailing, you’ll need a good pair of sailing boots to keep your feet dry and warm. Plus, they will give you a sturdy grip on the deck, even if the surface is wet.
