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Comment on For love of a boat – Castle Bay, Barra 1976 by AA

AA — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:06:07 +0000

Indeed, the pair of oars is interesting, initially i thought it was some little detachable mast (one of those with a mechanism at their base so they can be folded on the deck).

Also, there are no attaching points for the oars, maybe they are not from this boat.

Comment on On sailing a Folksong – Dolphins by AA

AA — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:59:05 +0000

This reminded me of this article:
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn13553-dolphins-swim-so-fast-it-hurts.html

54kmh is a huge achievement of course, but the dolphin’s body is also built for this kind of impressive performance…I don’t have a reference as i do not remember where i read it but essentially, human muscles accumulate calcium as they operate and this is what causes pain and fatigue. The dolphin’s body metabolism is different. So they can swim at high speed (something that involves a lot of “muscle usage” of course) for long times and still be “fresh”

Comment on On sailing a Folksong – a Sunday sail in winter by AA

AA — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:46:14 +0000

What a rewarding experience!
I hope you share some more tips about shepherding dolphins in future posts

Comment on Why I like sailing by Bob

Bob — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:37:18 +0000

Blue Mistress looks very sea worthy. I realy like her lines. Come see my pippin. Im building him out of western red cedar and ply wood. Its a pocket cruiser. type in meadow bird 16 and hit search. come on over and share your stoyes or just check it out.
good weather, bob

Comment on For love of a boat – Dungeness 2009 by boats yachts

boats yachts — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:14:12 +0000

Interesting story you got here – Sven – marine student Norway

Comment on Why go sailing? by Alex

Alex — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:26:57 +0000

Hi Bill,

Having recently bought my first cruiser, a Folksong called Matilda (Aug ‘09) I am in the early stages of a major winter refit. Having come across your website whilst searching for information, I was wondering whether you might be able to give me some advice? I have found your blog to be very inspirational (may even start my own) and hope to hear back from you, Thanks

Comment on For love of a boat – Erbalunga, Corsica 2005 by JET SKIS FOR SALE » Blog Archive Treasure hunt in jet-ski in Corsica

JET SKIS FOR SALE » Blog Archive Treasure hunt in jet-ski in Corsica — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:02:08 +0000

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Comment on The Folksong 26 (sic) by Dale Licence

Dale Licence — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:12:34 +0000

Hello, i have recently dragged an IF out a local farm and am in the process of trying to restore her. She has been high and dry for the last ten years. I am seeking info on plans for the standard and running rigging. Any assistance and feedback is welcomed.

Cheers, Dale.

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