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do jet boats have a drain plug or is that what the blower does. J…
Helping Us With Boats | November 20th 2009 by Steve Stelzner
this is my first boat. So i don’t know i know some people are going to give me sh!t for asking. so be nice. Since I’m already gonna get it what does the PUMP and BLOWER switch do<< OK im ready let me have it it is a 80 eliminator 21 read more
Mother Goose Baby Quilt on sale
Quilting Lessons Online | November 19th 2009 by Chris
Don't miss this weeks special:Our fabulous "Mother Goose" Baby quilt pattern. The fabric panels used in this pattern are a wonderful compliment to the unique 'Sailboat" blocks that Chris Dahl created. The real topper is the borders in thi read more
Correct Etiquette for the Marriage Invite.
Awesome Wedding Chair Covers | November 19th 2009 by Kevin
From the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific Edge to the Atlantic shore, sailboat and yacht rental corporations are doing massive business in marriages and marriage receptions nowadays, promising a particularly romantic walk up the aisle in real style. A read more
Giveaway: The Gate House by Nelson DeMille...
drey's library | November 18th 2009 by drey
About the book:#1 New York Times bestselling author Nelson DeMille delivers the long-awaited follow-up to his classic novel The Gold Coast. When John Sutter's aristocratic wife killed her mafia don lover, John left America and set out in his sailboat read more
Can you help with this translation?
Life in Italy - about Italy and Italian culture | November 17th 2009 by Paolo Nascimbeni
I am not looking for the vulgar or slang use but, the phrase "Blow Me" as in the wind blowing the sails of a sailboat... I want to name my sailboat "Blow Me" and from what I can tell it translates into "Colpo Me" which read more
Somali pirates get $3.3M ransom, free 36 hostages
Eye On The World | November 17th 2009
And guess why the pirate attacks are on the rise?MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — As a Spanish warship looked on, a $3.3 million ransom was delivered by boat Tuesday and Somali pirates freed a Spanish trawler and its 36 crew members.Spain's prime minister read more
USCG – Safety Alert regarding sailboat rigging dangers
Navigating the Regulatory Seas | November 17th 2009 by Erin
The US Coast Guard issued a Safety Alert reminding owners and operators of passenger-carrying sailing catamarans of the importance of regular examination of standing rigging. Corrosion and fatigue failure can cause sudden dismasting. An enhanced in read more
MAKE, Volume 20: For Kids of All Ages
Makezine.com | November 17th 2009
MAKE, Volume 20 is on newsstands today! Check out this preview video to get a tour of our best edition yet (we know, we say that every time)! Want to know how to build a hydrogen rocket? How about a laser light show in a lunchbox? Or a simple remote read more
Grow Big by Selling Small
Blogtech | November 17th 2009 by Joubin HAtamzadeh
Source: EntrepreneurIt's an easy fantasy to nurture; you land The Big One. That one giant, fat account that will launch your business into the big leagues, put the kids through college and secure an early retirement on that Hans Christian 48-foot sai read more
Monday 11-16-09
Last Paradise Sailing | November 16th 2009
Position is 25deg. 33.94'N and 86deg 07.26'WAll is well aboard. After taking NO NAP yesterday John was falling asleep eating his dinner last night. He slept soundly all night though, which allowed Jeff and I more rest. Ships have become the n read more
GPS Tracking on Yachts and Boats: Stop a Thief
GPS Tracking | November 16th 2009 by Vince
Everyone is familiar with tracking and navigation systems on boats: the radar and monitor systems one would find at the central controls along with the captain, who is a professional hauler, a fisherman or perhaps just a hobbyist. It should come as n read more
The Harbor Saga Continues
Laguna Beat | November 16th 2009 by John Krill
It will be a month this Thursday. It's been a month of continuous mooring of the sailboat off Laguna Beach's shore. Is it legal? Must be because it's STILL there. read more
Sailing Retreat
Quotidian Grace | November 16th 2009 by Jody Harrington
Last Thursday and Friday I was on retreat with fellow Bible Study Discussion leaders from our church. Our leader was my good friend Mary Marcotte, who is also an Associate General Presbyter for our presbytery.Mary's theme was Sailing Lessons for Lead read more
Stormy weather in St Thomas this morning
All about boats... So it goes... A sailing blog | November 16th 2009
It has been a pretty crappy morning weatherwise today in St Thomas US Virgin Islands. The radio said we received 1.5 inches of rain in 90 minutes and the weather station shows a gust of 30MPH. They are forecasting more funkiness for this aftern read more
India, 1983-1984 (Sailboat)
Encyclobanknotes | November 16th 2009 by Malini Letchumanan
India 10 Rupees 1983-1984 UNC read more
Spinning, thinking, relaxing…
Knitting Dragonflies | November 15th 2009 by Vicki
St Elisabeth of Hungary, spinning for the poor, on a castle type wheel with a distaff. I am fairly new to spinning. I had a variety of spindles and enjoyed playing with them. I was torn whether I wanted (or needed) a wheel or not. Spindling is read more
Cowabunga....
Boat Bits - Boat Design, Boat Building, Cruising, etc | November 15th 2009 by ParadiseConnections.com
Being a surf oriented dude who likes building boards and is cruising on a sailboat is no easy matter... The big hassle is the foam blanks which are silly expensive these days, shipping over-sized anything is nearly ruinous to the budget!Which is why read more
Mokulele Road Trip
Lava to Lilikoi | November 14th 2009 by Lucy L Jones
One of the joys of my life is the ability to go on “road trips.” There is something soul-satisfying about packing up your car and heading out. When my children were all still at home, we would take off for a weekend or a week, and often e read more
Friday the 13th Rescue in the Transat Jacques Vabre
YachtPals.com | November 13th 2009 by YachtPals
YachtPals.com Boating and Sailing News 13 Nov Friday the 13th Rescue in the Transat Jacques VabreA severe storm which packed winds over 55 knots and big confused seas hit the Transat Jacques Vabre fleet today causing damage to many of the yachts. Sé read more
Trend Lab Nantucket Blue Sailboat Crib Sheet
Secret Online Shopping Deals | November 13th 2009 by Monica
List Price: $19.95 Price: $4.71 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details You Save: $15.24 (76%) No customer reviews yet. Be the first. Blue crib sheet. Scattered sailboats. 10" deep pockets.Your Amazon Detective says, read more
Avista Resorts, Myrtle Beach South Carolina
Traveling Suitcases | November 13th 2009 by Sandy
New Bathing suits. Can you tell I'm getting geared up to pack? Actually the green suit in the middle is the new one I bought. I figured if one is heading to the newest of Myrtle Beach Resorts; one should have a new suit.That's right this Myrtle Be read more
Book Giveaway: The Gate House by Nelson DeMille
Joystory | November 13th 2009 by Joy Renee
( oops. fixed the post title. so embarrassed. )I'm authorized to give away 5 copies. Rules for entry in the drawing are below. Please read them carefully.The Gate Houseby Nelson DeMilleGrand Central Publishing800p#1 New York Times bestselling author read more
Yesterday I was Tattered.
The Khandroma Project | November 13th 2009
If I were a sailboat, I would sing to Venus every night, even if she could not see me. And my cunt pulses at that because my moon understands underneath those waters. And this is a sweet song: I want to sit with you under a blanket of stars and have read more
Bargain Samsung LN19B360 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black
RarMall.com Blog Store Products Guide | November 13th 2009
Samsung LN19B360 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black Product Description18.5″ screen (measured diagonally) * widescreen aspect ratio * high-gloss black finish * built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna r read more
Seen at the Boat Show: Beta Marine Engines
The Virtual Boatyard | November 12th 2009 by Paul Easterle
Does your sailboat have an old Atomic 4 gas engine? Is it at the end of its useful life? If so, you may be a candidate for a Beta Marine engine. Beta Marine is headquartered in the United Kingdom and... read more
New for Spring
Smocked Children's Clothing | November 12th 2009 by megan hewitt
I want to start showing off our spring line. We should be getting our first spring shipment in later next week and hope to have it up online by the following week. It really is such a cute line. I want to introduce the "sailboat" de read more
There Still There - Going On 3 Weeks!
Laguna Beat | November 12th 2009 by John Krill
The sailboat has now been anchored off-shore for 3 weeks. When will it end. The poop I mean. read more
S/V Cygnus: Last Blog until January
SailBlogs | November 12th 2009
We had a great day a week ago Weds (Nov 4). We played all day with George and Karen. We drove to St. Augustine, had a great lunch at the Couch House Marina Restaurant. The weather is still great. We walked the docks after lunch, admiring the boat read more
Not Your Ordinary Tender: Pure Yachting Debuts New Luxe Inflatabl…
Newport Now | November 12th 2009
Photo by Billy Black NEWPORT, R.I. – Just as most boats are being pulled from the water, last month in Annapolis, Md., Newport-based PURE yachting debuted its new line of luxury inflatable yacht tenders at the U.S. Sailboat and Powerboats Shows. read more
Can You Make Pacman Can Art?
The Walyou Blog | November 12th 2009 by Tal
Imagine a competition where every year several “architects” and “engineers” meet in a city (2008 it was in New York) to overcome the mutual construction of bold and creative structures made from cans of soft drinks and canned read more
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