24th November 2010
After all the troubles with the Speedwell were over, the Mayflower finally set off alone, on September 6, 1620. The weather was good, and the wind remained near perfect for many days. Most all the passengers became very sea-sick. It was not long after t...
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24th November 2010
When the Pilgrims reached Delftshaven, Holland, they found everything was ready for them to go the next morning. The Speedwell was to take them into Southampton, England, where the Mayflower was waiting to receive them. After twelve years of living with t...
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19th November 2009
True facts about the Pilgrims.
This history starts in Holland where the Pilgrims were living, having left England.
In 1609, Holland had signed a truce with its former war adversary, Spain. The truce was negotiated to last twelve years. English tro...
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07th February 2007
Rules of the Road...Who has the Right of Way?
The Right of Way rules do not technically come into effect
between boats until there is the possibility of collision.
Sailboats should never get so close to each other so that a risk
of collision exists...
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07th February 2007
Person Overboard! Sailing Rescue Techniques
Most one man-overboard drills usually consist of throwing over a
cushion and returning to pick it up by the strap. A good sized
fireplace log is a better way to do the practice because it is
much more aw...
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15th November 2006
RUNNING AGROUND AND GETTING OFF
In every sailor's life lurks the inevitability of an eventual
grounding. If you're a sailor and you haven't yet run aground,
chances are very good that one day you will.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU RUN AGROUND DON'T PAN...
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