Posts Tagged ‘ boats ’

Travel Photo: Mariehamn Lifebuoy Found at Skarpholmen

September 30, 2011
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Another lifebuoy from our Swedish summer island Gotland. This one found at Skarpholmen, but it s from a bigger cruise line with destination of Mariehamn, ?land. There is also drawings of a Swedish coastguard boat too - among other boats - in the poster...
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Tropical Storm Gert strengthens in Atlantic

August 14, 2011
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People in Bermuda installed storm shutters and hauled their boats onto beaches in preparation for Tropical Storm Gert.
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Swift sailors approach Hawaii

July 14, 2011
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Diamond Head and the Waikiki coastline are a welcome sight to sailors who are now approaching the Hawaii finish line of the Transpacific Yacht Race. The biennial race brings boats of many sizes and sailors of many ages across 2,225 miles of open ocean. Local Oahu yacht clubs host each of the boats
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Travel Photo: The little shark boat Orca

June 30, 2011
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When out traveling, even if only on roadtrips rather local, you get to see interesting things. This time we spotted a the little shark boat named Orca II. Captured at the Swedish island Gotland somewhere. Maybe by influence from the vikings…? ha ha.. Kinda cute, ...
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Top 5 Sailing Destinations

March 23, 2011
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If you love the waters and plan to go an adventure trip with your buddies, sailing is an activity which can provide the adrenalin rush and the calm when you enjoy the seascape. Pack your clothes. Check out the boats. And lets
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Aswan, Egypt – River Nile Felucca Cruise Sights on Lake Nasser

March 8, 2011
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Aswan, Egypt – Mini Me Boats! Once you venture south of Cairo after checking out the Pyramids (even inside them) and down towards Luxor and Aswan in Egypt, you will most likely...
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The heyday of the British passenger ship

December 15, 2010
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A nostalgic look back at the golden age of the British ocean liner, inspired by the new book Great British Passenger Ships.
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St. Lucia Webcam – Rodney Bay

September 12, 2010
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Island webcams can either make you mad because you’re not there in that beautiful scenery, or they inspire you to book your next vacation. For me they are like a window into another land, a land I desperately wish to explore. It fascinates me to watch the ...
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A Homestay on Lake Titicaca

July 26, 2010
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A Homestay on Lake Titicaca As they see the boats coasting in towards their island homes they race to get themselves ready to greet their white faced visitors. They sit patiently along the shores of this lake, nestled in the middle of the Andean Ranges of the mountains at 3810 meters above sea lever
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Inaugural New York to Barcelona Race Setting Transatlantic Sailing Record

April 19, 2010
By Island Tips
Inaugural New York to Barcelona Race Setting Transatlantic Sailing Record

When traveling from New York to Barcelona , 15 days would hardly seem like record time, unless the mode of transport was sailing.  The first New York to Barcelona transoceanic sailing record is now underway and the two competing boats are expected to arrive in the Spanish...
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