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What's on Tassie Telly?
Saturday night telly in Tasmania.
television • saturday • drama • football • aft
Saturday night telly in Tasmania.
television • saturday • drama • football • aft
Navigation Lights - Sidelights
Is your boat legal? Of course, you say...it is a brand new boat.
boats • boating • boating safety • boating course • sailing
Is your boat legal? Of course, you say...it is a brand new boat.
boats • boating • boating safety • boating course • sailing
Navigation Lights - Sidelights
Learn if your navigation lights are legal
boats • boating • boating course • boating safety
Learn if your navigation lights are legal
boats • boating • boating course • boating safety
Anatomy of a Simple Sailboat
A basic anatomy lesson describing the parts of a simple sailboat. A good starting point for learning more about the vessels.
anatomy of a sailboat • sailboat components • rigging parts • sail terms • sailboat description
A basic anatomy lesson describing the parts of a simple sailboat. A good starting point for learning more about the vessels.
anatomy of a sailboat • sailboat components • rigging parts • sail terms • sailboat description
Education and The Election
It is important to study facts in order to vote for the best possible presidential choice. For over 6.2 million American educators in public schools: Who is it?
education and the election • no child left behind • school vouchers • the national education association • the american federation of teachers
It is important to study facts in order to vote for the best possible presidential choice. For over 6.2 million American educators in public schools: Who is it?
education and the election • no child left behind • school vouchers • the national education association • the american federation of teachers
What is a Ketch?
A ketch is a sailing boat with two masts, a taller main mast being forward of a shorter second (or mizzen) mast and the mizzen being forward of the rudder post.
ketch • yacht • yawl • schooner • rigged fore-and-aft
A ketch is a sailing boat with two masts, a taller main mast being forward of a shorter second (or mizzen) mast and the mizzen being forward of the rudder post.
ketch • yacht • yawl • schooner • rigged fore-and-aft
China Airlines Fire Possible Cause
The smoke is still smoldering and another aircraft has had a catastrophic accident. However, this one should not take long to evaluate. Here is why.
china airlines fire • engine explosion • fuel leak • why did china ci-120 burn • crash of twa 800
The smoke is still smoldering and another aircraft has had a catastrophic accident. However, this one should not take long to evaluate. Here is why.
china airlines fire • engine explosion • fuel leak • why did china ci-120 burn • crash of twa 800
FILLET IT FAST: Methods
Three different ways to fillet fish
fish • fillet • filleting • methods • cleaning
Three different ways to fillet fish
fish • fillet • filleting • methods • cleaning
5 Tips For Better Cruise Vacations
Whether it's your first cruise or your tenth, these easy cruising tips will help you to take advantage of cruise ship services.
cruise ship tips • seasick tips • better cruising tips • cruise vacation tips • shore excursions tips
Whether it's your first cruise or your tenth, these easy cruising tips will help you to take advantage of cruise ship services.
cruise ship tips • seasick tips • better cruising tips • cruise vacation tips • shore excursions tips
Oklahoma's School Deregulation Bill Battle
The Oklahoma Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers are working to prevent the Oklahoma senate from turning public schools into charter schools.
oklahoma • school deregulation • sb 834 • the school district empowerment program • oklahoma senate
The Oklahoma Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers are working to prevent the Oklahoma senate from turning public schools into charter schools.
oklahoma • school deregulation • sb 834 • the school district empowerment program • oklahoma senate
US Agricultural Policy - Stimulate not Subsidize
In these difficult economic times, our representatives in Washington D.C. need to be careful on their priorities and on what they decide is important.
farm • food policy • sustainable cuisine • sustainable • vegetables
In these difficult economic times, our representatives in Washington D.C. need to be careful on their priorities and on what they decide is important.
farm • food policy • sustainable cuisine • sustainable • vegetables
Is that a Galleon, Galleass or a Galley?
A short primer on the difference between a sloop and a ketch
ships • dailing ships • types of vessels
A short primer on the difference between a sloop and a ketch
ships • dailing ships • types of vessels
The Naval Brigade Part 1
There was no shortage of volunteer British bluejackets to fight alongside the 'sojers' on land.
royal navy • british navy • british navy • naval brigade • naval brigade
There was no shortage of volunteer British bluejackets to fight alongside the 'sojers' on land.
royal navy • british navy • british navy • naval brigade • naval brigade
Albin Vega, Small Off-Shore Yacht
At only 27 feet, the Albin Vega is a proven off-shore sailboat. Whether used for ocean cruising or family vacations, the Vega is a sturdy, easy to sail pocket cruiser.
sailboats • used sailboats • cruising boats • blue water sailboats • off-shore sailboat
At only 27 feet, the Albin Vega is a proven off-shore sailboat. Whether used for ocean cruising or family vacations, the Vega is a sturdy, easy to sail pocket cruiser.
sailboats • used sailboats • cruising boats • blue water sailboats • off-shore sailboat
Anatomy of a Sea Kayak
Sea kayaks have several important features of interest to paddlers. Here is a description of the basic components found in a sea kayak.
anatomy sea kayaks • watertight compartments • boat cockpits • parts rudder deck construction • lifting toggle
Sea kayaks have several important features of interest to paddlers. Here is a description of the basic components found in a sea kayak.
anatomy sea kayaks • watertight compartments • boat cockpits • parts rudder deck construction • lifting toggle
Launching the Spirit of Mystery
Sailor Pete Goss is recreating a historic fishing vessel and retracing its impressive voyage from Cornwall to Australia that took place 150 years ago.
spirit of mystery • cornwall lugger • mounts bay lugger • voyage of mystery • pete goss
Sailor Pete Goss is recreating a historic fishing vessel and retracing its impressive voyage from Cornwall to Australia that took place 150 years ago.
spirit of mystery • cornwall lugger • mounts bay lugger • voyage of mystery • pete goss
Mooring to Floats and Piers
Tying up your vessel with sufficient mooring lines and fenders will protect your investment in boating and provide peace of mind.
mooring line • chafing gear • bow line • stern line • spring line
Tying up your vessel with sufficient mooring lines and fenders will protect your investment in boating and provide peace of mind.
mooring line • chafing gear • bow line • stern line • spring line
Pirate Ships on the Horizon
The vessels of choice among pirates included the schooner, brigantine and galleon. They all shared one common factor: they were almost always stolen.
pirate ships • schooner • brigantine • galleon • pirates of the caribbean
The vessels of choice among pirates included the schooner, brigantine and galleon. They all shared one common factor: they were almost always stolen.
pirate ships • schooner • brigantine • galleon • pirates of the caribbean
Boat Propeller Performance Factors
Propeller manufacturers use a number of techniques to improve the performance of boat props.
propeller performance • boat propeller performance factors • ventilation • cavitation • propeller rake
Propeller manufacturers use a number of techniques to improve the performance of boat props.
propeller performance • boat propeller performance factors • ventilation • cavitation • propeller rake
Galleys to Junks
No matter the time period, pirates required three things from their ships: (1) speed and maneuverability, (2) space for prize crews, armament, and plunder, and (3) shallow drafts. This article explores the various ships pirates used throughout history.
pirates • privateers • ships • ketches • galley
No matter the time period, pirates required three things from their ships: (1) speed and maneuverability, (2) space for prize crews, armament, and plunder, and (3) shallow drafts. This article explores the various ships pirates used throughout history.
pirates • privateers • ships • ketches • galley
The Spanish Galleons
Clumsy and slow, but seaworthy, this ship above all others fired a pirate’s imagination. Galleons guarded the treasure bound for Spain and the king’s coffers. A single captured prize could make a pirate rich--if he caught her. Yet as stalwart as the galleon appeared, she was actually quite fragile when pitted against Mother Nature, who succeeded in wrecking the galleons, which sank to the ocean floor with their precious cargo.
caravel • carrack • galleon • warship • spain
Clumsy and slow, but seaworthy, this ship above all others fired a pirate’s imagination. Galleons guarded the treasure bound for Spain and the king’s coffers. A single captured prize could make a pirate rich--if he caught her. Yet as stalwart as the galleon appeared, she was actually quite fragile when pitted against Mother Nature, who succeeded in wrecking the galleons, which sank to the ocean floor with their precious cargo.
caravel • carrack • galleon • warship • spain
Featherlite Luxury RV Coaches
Starting life as a Prevost bus shell Featherlite has taken RVing to a whole new level of RVing and travel luxury.
prevost • rv • bus • lifestyle • luxury coaches
Starting life as a Prevost bus shell Featherlite has taken RVing to a whole new level of RVing and travel luxury.
prevost • rv • bus • lifestyle • luxury coaches
International Code Flags
Learn what International Code Flags Stand For
international code flags • dressing ship
Learn what International Code Flags Stand For
international code flags • dressing ship
Anatomy of a Canoe
A basic anatomy lesson describing the parts and terms used with canoes. A good starting point for learning more about the craft.
canoe parts • canoe terms • canoe design • canoe performance • tumblehome
A basic anatomy lesson describing the parts and terms used with canoes. A good starting point for learning more about the craft.
canoe parts • canoe terms • canoe design • canoe performance • tumblehome
Best Seating for Inter-island Sightseeing
Hawaii, airline schedules, island hopping
hawaii • inter-island flights • seating selection • sight seeing • island hopping
Hawaii, airline schedules, island hopping
hawaii • inter-island flights • seating selection • sight seeing • island hopping
Emergency Shroud/Stay Replacement
A broken shroud or stay is a major headache on a sailboat. Colligo Synthetic Systems has put together a replacement kit that would come in handy after a shroud breaks.
emergency shroud replacement • sailboat stay repair • damage control kit • broken shroud • boating preparedness
A broken shroud or stay is a major headache on a sailboat. Colligo Synthetic Systems has put together a replacement kit that would come in handy after a shroud breaks.
emergency shroud replacement • sailboat stay repair • damage control kit • broken shroud • boating preparedness
Fore Play
This the first of a series discussing golf etiquette and the reasons why we perform these rites and rituals.
fore • golf • golf humor • golf etiquette • funny side of golf
This the first of a series discussing golf etiquette and the reasons why we perform these rites and rituals.
fore • golf • golf humor • golf etiquette • funny side of golf
Pontoon Boat Handling Safety Tips
Pontoon boats are a safe and fun platform for getting out on the water. Taking just a few extra precautions while operating one will make their use a better experience.
pontoon boat handling tips • pontoon boat safety • pontoon boat seaworthiness • boating safety • pontoon boat insurance claims
Pontoon boats are a safe and fun platform for getting out on the water. Taking just a few extra precautions while operating one will make their use a better experience.
pontoon boat handling tips • pontoon boat safety • pontoon boat seaworthiness • boating safety • pontoon boat insurance claims
Royal Yacht Britannia
Queen Elizabeth, and other members of the royal family would often leave the formality of Buckingham Palace for the relaxed atmosphere of the Royal Yacht Britannia.
(queen elizabeth) • (royal yacht britannia) • (queen elizabeth ii) • (princess diana) • "queen mary"
Queen Elizabeth, and other members of the royal family would often leave the formality of Buckingham Palace for the relaxed atmosphere of the Royal Yacht Britannia.
(queen elizabeth) • (royal yacht britannia) • (queen elizabeth ii) • (princess diana) • "queen mary"
Safely Leaving the Dock
Leaving the dock with your boat takes some planning for the weather and practice to be handled safely.
leaving the dock • undocking • boat maneuvering • boat handling • weather side
Leaving the dock with your boat takes some planning for the weather and practice to be handled safely.
leaving the dock • undocking • boat maneuvering • boat handling • weather side
Safely Moor Your Vessel
Mooring a vessel in the wind can be challenging and somewhat entertaining at times. Plan ahead and practice your docking skills.
boat mooring • docking a boat • securing a boat • spring line • weather side
Mooring a vessel in the wind can be challenging and somewhat entertaining at times. Plan ahead and practice your docking skills.
boat mooring • docking a boat • securing a boat • spring line • weather side
Sailing the Grenadines on the Schooner Jambalaya
Built by hand in the style of a traditional cargo vessel, but outfiitted for tourists, the Jambalaya plies some of the best sailing waters in the world.
jambalaya schooner • traditional caribbean schooners • tobago cays • petit st. vincent • sailing the grenadines
Built by hand in the style of a traditional cargo vessel, but outfiitted for tourists, the Jambalaya plies some of the best sailing waters in the world.
jambalaya schooner • traditional caribbean schooners • tobago cays • petit st. vincent • sailing the grenadines
Understanding Boat Capacity
Determining a small craft's capacity for carrying passengers and cargo is the first step required for planning a safe voyage.
boat capacity • overloaded vessels • risk of swamping • capsized boat • boating safety
Determining a small craft's capacity for carrying passengers and cargo is the first step required for planning a safe voyage.
boat capacity • overloaded vessels • risk of swamping • capsized boat • boating safety
POKE A POLE IN A HOLE
A unique method for fishing reefs and rocks in saltwater
saltwater fishing • pokepoles • clamming • musseling
A unique method for fishing reefs and rocks in saltwater
saltwater fishing • pokepoles • clamming • musseling
2010 Chevrolet Camaro
The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro comes in three models, the LS, LT and SS. The SS features a V8 engine with 426 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque.
2010 chevrolet camaro • classic camaro • sports cars • transformers • bumblebee
The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro comes in three models, the LS, LT and SS. The SS features a V8 engine with 426 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque.
2010 chevrolet camaro • classic camaro • sports cars • transformers • bumblebee
Avoiding Boat Collisions
Knowledge of the navigation rules and these tips can reduce the chance of having a collision with another boat.
collision avoidance • colregs • navigation rules • navrules • boating safety
Knowledge of the navigation rules and these tips can reduce the chance of having a collision with another boat.
collision avoidance • colregs • navigation rules • navrules • boating safety
Beer Poetry From The Brewpub Poets Society
Maybe you've heard of the Algonquin Round Table? Well, here's a sampling of metered verses from the Brewpub Poets Society: odes to ales and lyrics for lagers.
beer poetry • algonquin round table • brewpub poets society • odes to ales • lyrics for lagers
Maybe you've heard of the Algonquin Round Table? Well, here's a sampling of metered verses from the Brewpub Poets Society: odes to ales and lyrics for lagers.
beer poetry • algonquin round table • brewpub poets society • odes to ales • lyrics for lagers
Descent from Colonial Gov. Thomas Welles
Connecticut Colonial Gov. Thomas Welles was the only person to ever hold all four top governmental positions in the colony.
colonial connecticut • colonial governor • thomas welles • governor thomas welles • connecticut governor thomas welles
Connecticut Colonial Gov. Thomas Welles was the only person to ever hold all four top governmental positions in the colony.
colonial connecticut • colonial governor • thomas welles • governor thomas welles • connecticut governor thomas welles
FATHOM FIVE NATIONAL MARINE PARK
In the 1850's, shipping around Tobermorey, Ontario began in earnest. Due to increasing numbers of shipwrecks, improved navigational aids were developed. Three lighthouses, Big Tub, Flowerpot and Cove Island were erected to guide the ships on the lake.
lighthouses • shipwrecks • fathom five national park • big tub • tobermorey
In the 1850's, shipping around Tobermorey, Ontario began in earnest. Due to increasing numbers of shipwrecks, improved navigational aids were developed. Three lighthouses, Big Tub, Flowerpot and Cove Island were erected to guide the ships on the lake.
lighthouses • shipwrecks • fathom five national park • big tub • tobermorey
Glasgow's Tobacco Lords
The city of Glasgow prospered during the later part of the 18th century thanks to the lucrative tobacco trade between Glasgow and Virginia.
"glasgow tobacco trade" • "glasgow tobacco lords" • "virginia tobacco" • "chewing tobacco" • "american tobacco"
The city of Glasgow prospered during the later part of the 18th century thanks to the lucrative tobacco trade between Glasgow and Virginia.
"glasgow tobacco trade" • "glasgow tobacco lords" • "virginia tobacco" • "chewing tobacco" • "american tobacco"
IJN Yamato and Operation Ten-Go
In 1945, the largest, most powerful warship afloat was the Imperial Japanese Navy's super-battleship Yamato.
yamato • operation ten-go • suicide mission • okinawa • seiichi ito
In 1945, the largest, most powerful warship afloat was the Imperial Japanese Navy's super-battleship Yamato.
yamato • operation ten-go • suicide mission • okinawa • seiichi ito
Japan's Atrocities Against Filipino Civilians
Not many people are aware of the brutal atrocities waged upon people in the Philippines during World War II.
japanese atrocities filipino civilians • japanese filipino ww ii • filipino men killed ww ii • filipino women killed wwii • filipino children killed ww ii
Not many people are aware of the brutal atrocities waged upon people in the Philippines during World War II.
japanese atrocities filipino civilians • japanese filipino ww ii • filipino men killed ww ii • filipino women killed wwii • filipino children killed ww ii
Make Your Canoe Easier to Rescue
Adding painter lines, end loops, and extra flotation will make your canoe easier to retrieve in the event of a capsize or spill.
canoe rescue • flotation bag • end loops • painter • end lines
Adding painter lines, end loops, and extra flotation will make your canoe easier to retrieve in the event of a capsize or spill.
canoe rescue • flotation bag • end loops • painter • end lines
Marine Jet Boat Drives
Water jet drives offer a viable propulsion option for many boaters. Jet boats offer safety, performance and environmental benefits.
jetboat • jet boat • marine jet propulsion • jet drive • water jet propulsion
Water jet drives offer a viable propulsion option for many boaters. Jet boats offer safety, performance and environmental benefits.
jetboat • jet boat • marine jet propulsion • jet drive • water jet propulsion
Mush Morton and USS Wahoo
USS Wahoo (SS-238), under the command of Dudley W. "Mush" Morton, revolutionized American submarine warfare in the Pacific during World War II.
dudley mush morton • uss wahoo • submarine • richard o'kane • wewak
USS Wahoo (SS-238), under the command of Dudley W. "Mush" Morton, revolutionized American submarine warfare in the Pacific during World War II.
dudley mush morton • uss wahoo • submarine • richard o'kane • wewak
Operating in Reduced Visibility
Precautions to take when things get "Foggy"
fog • visibility • reduced visibility • boating safety • sailing
Precautions to take when things get "Foggy"
fog • visibility • reduced visibility • boating safety • sailing
Remembering Pearl Harbor
We are losing Pearl Harbor survivors at a quick pace, but they're not the only ones with memories of that place.
navy • us navy • pearl harbor • uss arizona
We are losing Pearl Harbor survivors at a quick pace, but they're not the only ones with memories of that place.
navy • us navy • pearl harbor • uss arizona
Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Struggling to cope with the amount of college student debt? Discover how student loan forgiveness programs can help to reduce the amount owed.
student loan forgiveness programs • student loan interest rates • college loan forgiveness • college student debt • student debt help
Struggling to cope with the amount of college student debt? Discover how student loan forgiveness programs can help to reduce the amount owed.
student loan forgiveness programs • student loan interest rates • college loan forgiveness • college student debt • student debt help
The Chuckwagon
In 1866, Texas rancher Charles Goodnight created a practical solution to the problem of feeding cowboys during cattle drives.
chuckwagons • american west • charles goodnight • goodnight-loving trail • cattle drives
In 1866, Texas rancher Charles Goodnight created a practical solution to the problem of feeding cowboys during cattle drives.
chuckwagons • american west • charles goodnight • goodnight-loving trail • cattle drives
The German A7V in WWI
While the German Army did not initially embrace the idea of tanks, by 1918 they sought heavy tanks to match against their opponents.
a7v • wwi • panzerkampfwagen • 1918 • germany
While the German Army did not initially embrace the idea of tanks, by 1918 they sought heavy tanks to match against their opponents.
a7v • wwi • panzerkampfwagen • 1918 • germany
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