While visiting Los Angeles in late August, in addition to my trip to the USS Iowa Battleship Museum, I also went to the Lyon Air
Month: October 2022
Sailor Speak of the Week – Topside
Definition Noun Origin Probably earlier than the 17th century. Comments Another way of saying someone/something is “on deck.” Another definition I’ve heard is that topside
Book Review: The Strange Last Voyage of Donald Crowhurst by Nicholas Tomalin & Ron Hall
Topic & Content Published in 1970, not long after the events of this book, this is a reconstruction of the life, voyage, and fate of
Sailor Speak of the Week – S.O.S.
Definition Noun Origin Early 20th century. Comments Made famous for its use on the RMS Titanic (along with the earlier CQD), SOS in Morse code
Sailor Speak of the Week – Row
Definition Verb Origin 14th century. From Middle English and thence from Old Norse, roa, meaning to row. Comments Fairly self-explanatory. Kayaks, canoes, boats, and galleys
Book Review: A Voyage for Madmen by Peter Nichols
Topic & Content Published in 2002, this is a broad account of the (infamous) 1968 Sunday Times Golden Globe yacht race which saw nine sailors
Fair Winds & Following Seas 