“And we sail and we sail and we never see land, just the rum in the bottle and a pipe in my hand…”
In May 2008 French NorseBoat agent Nicolas Galais and his wife took part in the Vogalonga rowing event in Venice, Italy. This event has been described as “a protest, a get-together and non-competitive race rolled into one.” They also had some time to sail while they were there. This photo shows Nicolas setting a course for the famous Plaza San Marcos.
norseboat.fr, Norseboat newsletter
Below A few of my favorite pictures from a May 2008 trip to French Polynesia. We visited Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea, Tahaa, Raiatea, and many smaller motu’s. We spent a few days on land, then took a week cruise on the M/s Paul Gauguin. I also added underwater images taken with my older Nikon D100 DSLR.
SCIENTISTS fear sharks are now HUNTING people for the first time after Jaws-style attacks on a resort.
The horrifying theory emerged after two surfers were killed and one badly injured in a month.
A fourth swimmer is missing at the Mexican seaside town.
Locals fear ONE rogue shark is responsible but experts believe a pack of deadly bull sharks are actively targeting humans for the first time.
They think the 10ft-long fish could have developed a taste for human flesh after devouring hundreds of corpses dumped into the sea by mobsters.
The beach at Zihuantanejo – near Acapulco and popular with British tourists – had not previously recorded a shark incident in more than 30 years.
And, with an annual average of only four fatal shark attacks globally, the fact that two people have died along the same stretch of coast within weeks has astonished international experts.
The Zihuantanejo deaths come halfway through what is already turning into a bumper year for shark attacks.
Zihuantanejo is now gripped by fear. Police have been guarding beaches and signs warn against going into the water.
Local businessmen, worried the deaths will devastate the tourist industry, hired fishermen to kill the sharks.
And Mexican Navy vessels were brought in last week to scour the waters for sharks using the tourist beach as a feeding ground.
Jose Leonardo Castillo, chief shark investigator for Mexico’s National Fishing Institute, said yesterday: “One theory we’re investigating is that a group of sharks have developed a taste for humans.”
Although the number of attacks world-wide increased from 63 in 2006 to 71 in 2007, there was only one recorded fatality. The two Zihuantanejo deaths and one in California have tripled that this year.
Source: The Sun
Can be seen at La Paz, Baja, Mexico.
xpda from S/A has thoughtfully converted all the NOAA nautical charts from the .bsb format (which you need special marine charting software to view) to .png format, which a web browser or almost any image viewer can open.
It’s about 4 GB worth of files. Get them here: http://xpda.com/nauticalcharts/
The natural pools on the zambia side of the victoria falls are only accessible during the low season, and are an experience you will never forget! there are two pools, the devils pool (shown) and the much more relaxing angels pool for the timid types!
Gary and Connie Hoffman were recently interviewed on the FurledSails podcast, in which they discuss their 1200+ mile voyage by Norseboat down the Mississippi River. Great stuff!
Better than the Man in the Moon…
Some claim it is Bigfoot, others insist it is just a rock, but now a new theory for the mysterious “Martian” photograph is gaining popularity on the Internet.
The figure captured by a the Nasa explorer Spirit in 2004 is actually a mermaid statue, and is proof that aliens established Denmark, so the theory goes.
The logic for this outlandish explanation comes from striking similarities between the figure and a sculpture in Copenhagen known as the Little Mermaid.
The resemblance has been pointed out on Internet message boards and appears to be one of the many tongue-in-cheek explanations circling cyberspace with the most support.
Thanks to Michael of Proafile for the find!
In conjunction with the Velalonga Venezia, Circolo Velico Casanova is hosting the second edition of the Velalonga Raid. Boats from all over Italy and beyond are invited to race each other on a route spanning almost 60 nautical miles, using all forms of natural propulsion (sail, oar, the power of thought…motoring is an absolute no-no, except in case of emergency). In 5 days, we will sail in the most beautiful areas in the North and South Venice Lagoon. Murano, Torcello, Treporti, Casone Montiron, S.Erasmo, Alberoni, Giare, Casone Zappa, Valle Millecampi, Casone Fogolana e Chioggia are just a few on the many spots that the Velalonga Raid will touch on its long voyage.
The Velalonga Raid is part of an international circuit of raids that includes Raid Finland, Raid Caledonian, and Raid France. The event will include visits to monuments, museums and exploration of the lagoon.
Thanks to SIMBA for the find!
There is a class of craft that can only be described as tiki dreadnaughts — super-sized, super-stylin’ booze-cruise catamarans!
Captain Beans’ Dinner Cruise is Kona’s original. Let the majestic “Tamure” show you the Kona sunset on an ocean excursion like no other. Your two-hour cruise starts out with tropical cocktails from the full-service bar and plenty of aloha from members of the crew. Indulge in a bountiful island feast and live music with a mix of Hawaiian songs and popular favorites. Then, a hula show featuring modern and traditional hula livens things up even more. Beautiful hula dancers tell stories through dance, and eventually inspire you to join in. Before you know it, you’ll be singing, dancing and creating memories to last a lifetime.
Below, Captain Beans former vessel, undated photo:
And in Florida:
TIKKI BEACH BOAT CHARTER Rent our party yacht today! Boarding from all of South Florida!!!
Catch A Canoe & Bicycles, too!
Big River is protected and the only major undeveloped navigable estuary remaining in Northern California. Unlike the undeveloped portions of other rivers Big River is accessible. Here you find no need for rubber rafts or special paddling talents to experience Big River’s forested canyons, swimming holes and wildlife. Paddling through Big River’s forested canyon is a wonderful experience and working with weather and tides will add to your enjoyment. You are connected to the river and its environment.
If you’ve not had the pleasure of paddling a lightweight performance craft, be prepared for a delightful experience. We feature boats from WENONAH, Ocean Kayak, Necky, Dagger and Secret Harbor Boat Works. Choose our outrigger redwood canoes by Secret Harbor Boat Works. These highly stable, fast boats for one to 12 people. Outfitted with a rudder they are easy to control.
Featuring Mr. 1000 Days at Sea, Reid Stowe.
“Seriously, you do know smoking car body filler is NOT good for you right???”
The musical Sea Organ (morske orgulje) is located on the shores of Zadar, Croatia, and is the world’s first musical pipe organs that is played by the sea. Simple and elegant steps, carved in white stone, were built on the quayside. Underneath, there are 35 musically tuned tubes with whistle openings on the sidewalk. The movement of the sea pushes air through, and – depending on the size and velocity of the wave – musical chords are played. The waves create random harmonic sounds.
This masterpiece of acoustics and architecture was created by expert Dalmatian stone carvers and architect Nikola Basic in 2005, who recently received the European Prize for Urban Public Space for this project. Many tourists come to listen to this unique aerophone, and enjoy unforgettable sunsets with a view of nearby islands. Famed director Alfred Hitchcock said that the most beautiful sunset in the world can be seen from precisely this spot on the Zadar quay. That was how he described it after his visit to Zadar, a visit he remembered throughout his life by the meeting of the sinking sun and the sea.
Watch and listen:
Link to OddMusic.com, via The Presurfer
The Fijian island of Vatu Vara is for sale. It is $75M, fresh water supply is questionable, and you will have celebrity asshat Mel Gibson as your neighbor. Other than that it looks great.
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The magnificent island of Vatu Vara is often referred to as ‘Hat Island’ because of it’s unusual shape. The island is reputed by many to be the most beautiful in Fiji. It’s unique topography with limestone cliffs covered in dense tropical jungle and the flat summit is like a cross between Bora Bora and ‘The Lost World’ of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. From the top of it jungle-clad 1,030 foot peak, to the bottom of it’s aquamarine lagoon this is 100% pure tropical paradise. All the cinematic clichés about tropical islands are here for real; and to continue the theme you even get Mel Gibson as a neighbour. He owns Mago island just 30 kilometres to the east.
Link to listing
The people of Zennor had long wondered at the beauty of a richly-dressed lady who attended divine service at the church. None knew whence she came, but when she fell in love with Matthew Trewella and lured him away, tongues began to wag. Neither was seen again for many years, until one Sunday morning the sailors on a ship anchored near Pendower Cove were surprised to see a mermaid rising from the water, and recognised her as none other than the mysterious visitor to Zennor Church. She asked the captain to raise his anchor, as it was barring the entrance to her house. Her likeness can be seen to this day carved on a pew-end in Zennor Church. [source]
Never Sea Land encourages you to make use of Corwall Tour (http://www.cornwalltour.co.uk/index.htm) for your visit to the mermaid!
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