Sailing on Shine

Encouraging children to be heroes

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A thirteen-year-old girl in the Netherlands is planning to spend two years sailing around the world alone but is being blocked by social services who question her father's competence. Would you, as a parent, allow your child to make a landmark journey, whether on land or by sea? Would you support your child in achieving his or her dream, whatever it might be, assuming he or she had the skill and experience to achieve it successfully?

Ditch Run 2009

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A short recap of this weekend sailing event (fiasco for some) Prelude Richard Atkinson, a tennis buddy ( all around good guy too) suggested a couple of months ago suggested we sail the Ditch Run using two separate boats Slider (Richards boat a 32 ft beneteau- a french manufacture) and Indy ( my…

Ship featured in the Pirates of the Caribbean coming to San Francisco

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I am not a big fan of boats but I still have a vivid memory of visiting the replica of the Santa Maria, one of Christopher Columbus’ boats in Barcelona. I remember thinking how small they were. Same with Sir Francis Drake’s boat in London. They almost look like ‘toys’ and…

Cool and Creative Eco-Chic Gift Ideas

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Some of you think of "Eco Gifts" as recyclable ... because they'd soon be passed onto someone else! My team and I have sourced an array of eco-friendly gift ideas, from innovative stocking stuffers to stylish fine jewelry, including things for her and him, and presents that will be very well received by your friends and family. Mother Nature frowns upon all the manufacturing, packing materials and fuel involved in global retail, so go Eco, at least for some of your gifts this season.