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Tag Archives: Sailing
They are carried up to the heaven, and down again to the deep
We have said or sung these words many times… They that go down to the sea in ships : and occupy their business in great waters; These men see the works of the Lord : and his wonders in the … Continue reading
Joshua Slocum
I have just finished reading the famous book by the Canadian navigator Joshua Slocum, Sailing Alone Around the World. This master mariner who had spent his life at sea was the first to circumnavigate the world single-handed in a 37-foot … Continue reading
Rigging a Mirror Dinghy
Please ignore this article if you are not interested in sailing.
The Illusion of Time
I was out in my boat a few days ago and mused how time seems so different at sea than on land. Has anyone thought about how time goes quickly when you guzzle and gulp your breakfast to get to … Continue reading
Jules Verne and the Sea
I have this quote from Jules Verne in one of my favourite dreams of all time – Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea – my own translation: You love the sea, Captain [Nemo]. Yes, I love it! I love it! … Continue reading
Gust of Wind at Veules
As always, nature has to be respected, whether it is the herculean strength of the sea or the fickle wind. I went sailing yesterday afternoon in conditions I found a little doubtful, but at the same time as a sailing … Continue reading
More Voyages of Sophia
We returned to Normandy from our three weeks holiday at Fouras in the Charente Maritime. We were located in a sheltered bay between the Ile d’Oléran, the mainland and the Ile de Re to the north, today linked to La … Continue reading
Meeting with Cardinal de Paluel
Today, I had a most important meeting with Cardinal de Paluel.
Navigation
In preparation for my holidays, I have been learning some of the rudiments of sea navigation. Nowadays, boaters and professional seamen use the GPS for navigation. It is a remarkable piece of equipment, and is normally very reliable and does … Continue reading
More sailing reflections
This morning, I was musing about what it must be like to single-hand a thirty-foot yacht, to sail the boat on the open sea with no crew other than oneself and modern mechanical aids like the auto pilot. Many people … Continue reading
The Blue Flower 