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Maritime history is full of tales of ghost ships – stories and legends passed down through generations of sailors and fishermen. These phantom vessels are said to be omens of doom, and seafarers have long feared their eerie glow on the horizon.Among them, none is more famous than The Flying Dutchman, often called the most-sighted … Read more
The Samui Regatta is the final race of the Asian Yachting Grand Prix (AYGP) which is a series of twelve races happening across six countries. One of the most eagerly anticipated races in the Asian yachting calendar, the Samui Regatta, taking place this year between the 23rd of May and the 30th of May, has almost become as well-known for its accompanying nightlife and partying as for the actual race itself.
The word barometer is derived from a combination of two Greek phrases meaning “weight” and “measure”. The roots of modern sailing barometers can be traced as far back as 1643 when an inventor by the name of Evangelista Torricelli used a simple vacuum-type device to measure water pressure.
An idea conceived by a German, Alexander von Humboldt, the Panama Canal was started by the French, and completed by the Americans. This 77km ribbon of freshwater, joining the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, is comparable in size to ten Channel Tunnels.
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The annual Round the Island Yacht Race is organized by the Island Sailing Club. Beginning and ending in Cowes, the date that it takes place depends on the tides. It is usually held during the month of June, although it may be held in late May or early July if the sea refuses to cooperate with the traditional timetable.
Admiral Robert FitzRoy (Updated 2025 to mark 100 years of The Shipping Forecast) I first came across Robert FitzRoy while researching the origins of The Shipping News. As 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of The Shipping Forecast, it seems fitting to revisit the life of the man who laid the foundations for modern meteorology and … Read more
Referring of course to the classic boats sporting the popular gaff rig configuration of sails, the Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival is an annual event that takes place on the Isle of Wight; providing a weekend filled with family entertainment. In 2014 the celebrations happen from Friday 30th May, through to Sunday 1st June.
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