HOME - this month - November 2002
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Random editorial babbling .... and why some of this stuff is here... and stuff I couldn't think of where else to put.
Sheets, guys, downhauls, huh? An explanation of the "chute". Oh, and a photo explaining why spinnakers in 30 knots of wind may not be the best idea...
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The weather started getting rough, the tiny ship was tossed, if not for the courage of the fearless crew, the Sea Breeze would be lost... A 35 kilometre day sail takes four months. |
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Calling all Pirates, want to be in a movie? Ar matey, are ya missin' some teeth, have serial killer looks or maybe long hair and a parrot? Do you want to play pirate and be in a movie? There's a casting call from Disney.... |
Trivia:
the Jolly Roger or Jolie Rouge
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So you're out in the middle of the ocean, floating around and out of nowhere another boat appears coming directly at you. What do you do? Well, that depends on who has the right of way. Who's on starboard tack, where's the wind coming from, who's under power or sail, blah blah blah. You can keep and memorize the U.S. Coast Guard's publication, Navigation Rules, International-Island (COMDTINST M16672.2A), or you can read the quick version here. |
If you're going to be in a pirate movie, you'll be needing a good pirate name. Here's a website where you can find your secret pirate name.
Preparation is the difference between adventure and disaster. |
"We are not pirates, but men who want to live for the Freedom that
God and Nature gave us, without surrendering to anybody". 
Just
call me Iron Charity Flint....
