500-Year-Old Shipwreck Found in Baltic Sea This ship still has her rigging in place! This vessel has its hull almost completely intact. A gift for historians as they study ancient societies and ship building methods. It is in international waters in the middle of the Baltic Sea. The vessel was discovered during a sea bed mapping…
Experience the underwater world through the eyes of a free diver
While not in our Southwinds backyard, this video footage is amazing! Experience the underwater world through the eyes of a free diver Free diver Guillaume Néry glides beneath ice sheets, walks the ocean floor with spearfishermen, and swims with whales in this breathtaking short by Les Films Engloutis. Shot in France, Finland, Mexico, Japan,…
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2019 Rolex Fastnet Race starts on Saturday, 3 August
2019 Rolex Fastnet Race starts on Saturday, 3 August the Royal Ocean Racing Club is the organizing sponsor for the Fastnet race. The course is westwards from the Royal Yacht Squadron line at Cowes to the Fastnet Rock off southern Ireland and back to the finish at Plymouth. The race is generally been held every two years…
Transpac 50 is Now Running
Transpac 50 is off and running! The first wave of 33 monohulls and 2 multihulls set off for Hawaii in the 50th edition of the 2225-mile LA-Honolulu Transpac. Race organizers from the Transpacific YC started the multihulls first, followed 30 minutes later by the large group of monohulls, who ranged in size from 33 to…
American Sailing Association Proclaims July as Learn to Sail Month to Encourage More People to Sail
American Sailing Association Proclaims July as Learn to Sail Month to Encourage More People to Sail The American Sailing Association (ASA), America’s sail education authority, is energizing more people to take up sailing this month with its latest education campaign,Learn to Sail Month. By proclaiming July as the best month to learn how to sail, the…
FWC seeks input from Florida landowners
FWC seeks input from Florida landowners The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is conducting a survey of Florida’s private landowners across the state. So far over 1250 landowners have responded! If you own land in Florida and would like to participate, please click the link here: Landowner Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JFJB9S6?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=campaign The survey is an…
Tiki Fest in PUNTA GORDA, Florida at Fisherman’s Village!
If your in the Punta Gorda Florida area, stop by for a little Tiki time! FISHERMEN’S VILLAGE TO FEATURE FOURTH ANNUAL “TIKIFEST”SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2019 12 NOON-4 PM PUNTA GORDA, FL: FISHERMEN’S VILLAGE PROUDLY PRESENTS THE FOURTH ANNUAL” TIKIFEST”, SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 12 NOON-4 PM. PROMISING TO BE A FULL AFTERNOON OF FAMILY FRIENDLY…
2019 ILCA Laser Standard Men’s World Championship Miho Bay, Japan 4 – 9 July 2019 6 July 2019 – Day Three Meech Leads Laser Standard Men’s Worlds as Qualifying Series Concludes (Miho Bay, Japan) After six qualifying races, the championship fleets are now set for the ILCA Laser Standard Men’s Worlds. Three fleets…
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A little humor for your Friday!