antigua sailing week 2014

Antigua Sailing Week 2014

One of the Caribbean’s premier sailing events, Antigua Sailing Week 2014 will attract over 100 boats from over 20 countries. The event draws more than 1,500 participants and some 5,000 spectators every year.

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sea dogs

Sea Dogs

Over two millennia ago, fishermen in Mediterranean areas of Europe bred dogs to assist them with fishing. Breeds such as the Portuguese Water Dog and Spanish Water Dog were developed to herd fish into nets,

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easter rally

Easter Rally 2014

Port Solent is a destination marina near Portsmouth, Hampshire, and is well-known as the base for The yacht charter company Sunsail, however, there is another event held there which is increasing in popularity every year, the Easter Rally.

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sailing tattoos

Sailing Tattoos and their Meaning Part II

Tattoos have been closely associated with sailors for many years. It should, therefore, come as no surprise that many of the sailing tattoos designs and images that were inked onto the skins of nautical adventurers in days gone by, possessed a wider significance.

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hms beagle

HMS Beagle

HMS Beagle – A Potted History

This Cherokee-class 10-gun Royal Navy brig-sloop was built at a cost of £7,803 in 1820 – the equivalent of £327,101.76 in today’s money,

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