Saturday, August 21, 2010

Dubai Travel Guide - A Guide to the City of Contrasts

Dubai Travel Guide - A Guide to the City of ContrastsDubai Travel Guide takes you to the exciting city of Dubai, one of the seven emirates of UAE, located in the Persian Gulf. This welcoming and prosperous city is increasingly becoming well known worldwide amongst tourists. The Dubai Culture is one of the important things that lure people to this lovely place.

Of late, this city has emerged as a dream destination for leisure and business travelers across the globe with different Dubai Attractions. The city is also popularly known as city of Gold because of its open gold markets.

Dubai is known as the shopping capital of UAE. In fact, shopping is one of the favorite pass times for people in Dubai and for travelers alike. Guests here can experience the magic of glitzy Dubai malls known for their international brands. Dubai Shopping Festival, held in the month of March, is a very popular festival among people from all over the world. The major highlights of this festival include discounts, Raffles, prize draws, cultural events, street entertainers, spectacular fireworks displays and so on. Another festival celebrated in Sharjah is the Ramadan Shopping Festival.

Besides, other Dubai Attractions include rocking nightlife, numerous shops and markets, entertainment and amusement parks, gardens and lot many other recreational activities.

Tourism is one of the backbones of Dubai and the state generates large amount of revenue from this sector. A Dubai Travel Guide is incomplete with visiting some of the fascinating places in Dubai including Dubai Museum, Jumeirah Mosque, Shindagha District, Bastakiya District, and Al Ahmadiya School in Old Dubai. Similarly, places that can not be missed out in New Dubai include Burj al-Arab hotel, Burj Dubai, Palm Islands and so on.

Other interesting things that the Dubai Map features include Beaches and sea, Desert Safari or Dune Bashing, Skiing, Dubai Creek Cruise, Golfing, Hot Air Ballooning and so on. With the availability of Business Class Air Tickets, a smooth trip to Dubai is increasingly becoming easy.

Dubai is the most populous emirate of UAE and one of the most cosmopolitan cities of the world. It is a place of harmonious existence of tradition and modernity. Dubai Travel Guide also features some mesmerizing sky scrappers that attract the attention of the travelers.

Dubai is truly believed to be the ideal place to be in and enjoy. Dubai Travel Guide offers travel packages and other facilities to different tourist destinations for rich as well as budget travelers alike. For accommodation, Dubai has a great number of options for affluent and budget people. Along with luxury resorts and 5-star hotels, Dubai also offers numerous budget hotels lodges for accommodation.

These days, there are many different tour and travel agencies, which offer great service including Business Class Air Tickets, accommodation, sightseeing, food etc. at discounted rates for travelers. With these services around, one can simply go ahead and have a wonderful vacation in the city. Dubai Travel Guide is easily available for tourists who can avail its facilities at low cost and have an unforgettable experience of a lifetime.

Boat Holiday

Boat HolidayAre you looking for a different type of holiday? Why not take a boat holiday? This type of special holiday involves renting your own private boat for the duration of your trip. Imagine cruising down the river, jumping off to swim, fishing, or just lounging about. A boat holiday is sure to be something you remember for quite some time. There are many reasons to take a boat holiday than just to do something different, however.

Boat holidays can often be much longer than your traditional holiday. While you can rent a boat for a few days, it's also possible to hire a boat for several weeks at a time. This gives you a nice, long holiday that is really much cheaper than you'd expect. It's certainly cheaper to spend three weeks on a boat holiday than it would be to spend three weeks in a hotel, where you'd also have to think about buying food, paying for transportation or parking, and paying admission to events. With a Boat Holiday, it's all included-the accommodations and the activities. You will need to supply food, however, but buying groceries is cheaper than eating at restaurants for every meal.

Another benefit to a Boating Holiday is that it's just you and your guests, if you invite any. Some boats are fairly small and only accommodate two people, while the larger vessels can hold a dozen or more. You can even take your pets with you on some boats! If you're thinking about going on holiday with your friends or with your extended family, a boat holiday may be the perfect escape. What's really great about a boat holiday is that anyone can do it-you don't need any experience in driving a boat at all! You'll be given a complete demonstration of how to operate the boat, and you'll get to take a short driving lesson with a licensed professional to make certain you're comfortable with all aspects of operating the vessel.

The boats available for boat holidays are more than just small vessels. These boats have been equipped with all the luxuries you could want on your holiday. They include comfortable seating, hot and cold water, a fully equipped galley for cooking, carpets in the cabins, televisions, DVD players, microwaves, and much more. There's nothing you'll find lacking on these boats. All of the vessels feature toilets and showers, dining areas, a small kitchenette, and spacious cabins.

Once you're out on the river, you'll find plenty of things to do. Fishing is an option as long as you have the appropriate licenses, and swimming is always fun. Of course, there are generally plenty of ports along the way. You can dock at these ports and head out to explore the area. This gives you the option of doing a little shopping, doing land-based activities, and more. With a boat holiday, you truly get the best of both worlds: a great time on the water and the option to stop along the way to enjoy everything available along your route.


Friday, August 20, 2010

Fletcher - Famously British

Fletcher - Famously BritishA very British history - Norman Fletcher built his first boat in 1950 in the West Midlands and from that time, Fletcher Boats became the largest producer of sports boats outside the United States.

Totally fanatical about boats, Fletcher invested in technology, research and design. It seemed that at every boat show there was a new Fletcher replacing and improving upon an existing model.

A very British history - Fletcher built his first boat in 1950 and from that time, the boat company became the largest producer of sports boats outside the United States. Totally fanatical about boats, Norman Fletcher invested in technology, research and design. It seemed that every boat show showcased a new model replacing and improving upon an existing model.

Fletcher boats sold out to Hornby in the 1980s and SBS Trailers was awarded the exclusive contract to its supply trailers.

Boat builder, Norman Fletcher, passed away aged 81.

Did you know - Over the past forty years over 80,000 hulls have been sold all over the world?

Boutique boats - One of the few mass production boat companies in the UK, almost everything is produced in house or sourced locally, and repairs can be carried out in the factory workshop. The boat company believes it offers something different to its customers. With focus quality, it tailors each boat to customers requirements.

Did you know - A number of Glastron's are used in the James Bond film Live and Let Die and Roger Moore became is huge a fan.

The range - Arrowflyte 14GTO is an ideal entry level sportsboat. Comfortably seating four, this easy to tow package is fun with excellent handling and speed.

Arrowstreak 17GTO is the model British Sportsboat fast and sleek, its one of the best performance packages available.

Arrowflash 15GTO has top notch handling and performance and its full fibreglass insert makes it practical and easy to keep clean.

Due to the increasing popularity of the sport of wakeboarding, Fletcher developed their inboard range Wakesport 19GTO Arrowhawk and 17GTS Arrowstreak.

No central fins for easy launch and recovery The deep V hull provides for supreme stability Smaller horsepower engines with the correct prop and drive unit offer no loss of performance but significant reduction in running costs.

Did you know - 2009 saw the company begin 'Fletcher Fridays' on the last Friday of every month. See demonstrations of the boats and even have a ski.

Other boats in the range - 19GTS Sportscruiser, Dell Quay dory Fish, Dell Quay Dory Sportsman, 170 Arrowbeau, 2005 / 061 19 GTO Arrowhawk, 19 GTS diesel, 2000 Millennium edition19 Arrowhawk GTS, Arrowbolt 200 Yamaha,

Did you know - Fletcher used to build Sunseeker Powerboats at a rate of one every 10 days.


The History of Zapcats

The History of ZapcatsZapcats originate from South Africa where since the early 1980's local crews have raced inflatable boats down treacherous rivers and along rugged coastlines. Developed from life saving surf rescue craft for racing and leisure, Zapcats are designed to cope with a huge variety of sea conditions from flat calm lakes to large breaking surf. Since these days, inflatable boat technology and design has come along way, finally evolving into the highly capable, versatile and robust Zapcat. The boats are inflatable catamarans with 50hp engines that reach up to 50mph on the water.

Since its explosive entry into the UK sports market in 2001, Zapcat Racing has seen rapid growth within the sport and has become the world's largest one-design powerboat series as well as becoming a highly popular leisure craft. The versatility of these feisty little powerboats is one of the many reasons for their success within the UK and European water sports scene. Not only does one design Zapcat Racing of close, affordable and fair competition.

Zapcats are highly suited to cope with all sea conditions from flat calm lakes to large surf. The unique fully inflated catamaran design enables the Zapcat to reach extreme speeds and out maneuver any other waterborne craft, pulling a 'G' in the tightest of corners!

Now everyone can experience the thrill of zapping across the water in a Zapcat - many companies offer rides in Zapcats either on your own or with a group of friends on a Stag Event, Hen Event or as a Corporate activity.


Anchor Rode

Anchor RodeThere are 2 main ways to go with Anchor rode and it does not make a difference if you are a Sailboat or Powerboat. You can use anchor line/rope or anchor chain. I was a fan for many years on rope with a 20 foot length of chain from the anchor. I felt the length of chain from the anchor protected the line from getting chafed from dragging on the bottom as the boat would swing in the wind or change of tide. The chain would scrape along the bottom to a new position instead of your bare anchor line as it bumped or snagged shells, rocks, or debris on the bay or sea floor. By using the chain off the anchor, you've added weight which keeps the anchor line parallel along the bottom, making your boat anchor always bite deeper into the bottom.

As my cruising area expanded, I noticed other new or used boats and yachts anchoring with all chain. That ratt-a-tat-tat of the chain going overboard is very distinguishable, and as years passed by, I heard this sound more and more. Other than being able to let out much less rode if you have all chain, I noticed another factor in direct relationship between the two. With anchor rode of line/rope, you swing around a lot more and also feel much more movement when the wind freshens. With chain for your anchor rode, you seem to swing less and as the wind gets fresher, you also seem to just ease back only a little as the wind blows. It's like slow motion.

Diving below the water, I have seen the difference between the chain anchor rode and the line/rope anchor rode. With the chain you can see it head right for the bottom and then go in the direction of the boat anchor. As your boat or yacht eases back from a puff of wind, the chain lifts off the bottom. That's a lot of weight that chain has to lift off the bottom so you don't move back too much. With line/rope anchor rode, that same puff of wind pushes your boat or yacht back till it gets to the chain by the anchor and sometimes gives you a jerk as it tugs on the anchor itself. Also when swinging in the wind, the anchor rode with line/rope takes on a full swing of the line, while the all chain rode from its weight keeps you in tight swing so you don't notice it as much.

In bigger blows it is good to use all chain rode to keep that anchor biting the bottom, but with this kind of wind you can be putting more stress on the chain links and the boat or yacht by the jerking. Here is where you should hook a line/rope right to the chain, maybe 20 feet or so and tie the line/rope to a cleat. This section will now allow the stretching abilities of the line/rope to create less strain and stress to the boat and on the chain links themselves.

Chain comes in varied sizes and tensile to match your boat or yacht needs. There are some considerations to the storage and weight of chain, but also most boats and yachts today have anchor windlass to help let out and/or bring the chain aboard. Take a look around the next time you anchor...You will see the difference.


Sailing Clubs in the UK

Sailing Clubs in the UKA Yacht Club, or Sailing Club, is a sports club exclusively related to sailing and yachting. Traditionally, a Yacht Club is focused on membership of yacht owners, while a Sailing Club would be membership for smaller boat owners - such as dinghies. Some clubs also include owners of powerboats.

A Members Club is a club run by the membership to promote sailboat racing and cruising, as well as providing a meeting place for the sailing community.

A Sailing Club is different from a Yacht Club in that the members mostly sail other people's boats, at a much lower cost than owning a boat.

Membership is a combination of people who sail as crew, and boat owners. Members decide the objectives to satisfy the membership and to attract other members.

Most clubs will have racing program and may host regattas, ranging from informal local events to larger events on a national level. Often clubs have a weekly evening racing schedule and weekend racing. Many yacht clubs have teams competing against other clubs in team racing.

There are also some specific boat models and lengths which have their own club. These boat ownership clubs often hold single design races for their members.

Clubs with adult sailing programs will often offer junior sailing programs as well, for children from ages 8 to 16. These junior sailing programs often also teach children rowing, kayaking, general seamanship and navigation.

A Commercial Club is owned by individuals or an organisation to provide a service and generate profit. Often they are associated with a particular marina or port.

Yacht Clubs in the UK

Hamble River Sailing Club - Hamble River Sailing Club is located on the west bank of the River Hamble, upstream of Hamble Point Marina and downstream of the public jetty. The club has changing rooms, catering facilities, a bar and a history of regional, national and Olympic successes.

The Royal Burnham Yacht Club - Founded 1895 and receiving Royal Patronage in December 1927, The Royal Burnham Yacht Club is at the heart of sailing and related activities on the River Crouch.

Lough Neagh Antrim Boat Club - Located on the sheltered north east shore of Lough Neagh Antrim Boat Club sits in woodland just a short walk along the beach from Shanes Castle. Most of its events take place in Antrim Bay giving a safe area of about six square miles while at any time never being out of sight of land.

Avon Sailing Club - Founder and current members are proud and passionate of the Avon Sailing Club which was founded over half a century ago, such was there enthusiasm that the club retained it name when it moved from the River Avon to The River Severn in the 1960's.

Tynemouth Sailing Club - Since 1880, members have sailed and raced many different types of boat on the Tyne estuary and North Sea, continually developing to the present day. They have a proud heritage, having produced world champion sailors, staged national and world championships, and also won the WLYC 24-hour race in 1981.

Tynemouth Sailing Club is located on the North side of the entrance to the River Tyne, in the shadow of Tynemouth Priory.

Perth Sailing Club - Perth Sailing Club offers a friendly club environment some 10 minutes drive from the Queens Bridge in Perth. From April to October, tides permitting, they sail at weekends and some evenings. From office/home to on the water in under 40 minutes is quite feasible.

Merthyr Tydfil - Sailing Club We are a very friendly dinghy sailing club with one of the most beautiful settings in the whole of the UK, based on the large Pontsticill Reservoir in the Brecon Beacons National Park. With this location even non-sailing members of your family can enjoy a lovely day out, with a gentle stroll around the reservoir or up into the hills, simply enjoying the views.


Jeanneau Boats - One of the Most Desired

Jeanneau Boats - One of the Most DesiredJeanneau boats are one of the most desired boats in the world today. As a boating enthusiast the best thing to do is explore the ocean secrets and natural environments which others can not get to. Being on the sea surrounded by pure tranquility and silence is the best way for anyone to relax, and Jeanneau Boats are one of the top most desired ways in which to do so.

The founder of the Jeanneau boats is Henri Jeanneau who was a very keen on aeroplanes and automobiles. Henri Jeanneaus passion for powerboats is said to have spiralled from a trip to his summerhouse where he flirted with the newest luxury item of the powerboat. In the mid 1950's he began to build his first powerboat in a shipyard in Les Herbiers. With this boat he entered a six hour race in Paris which he won, and from this he knew he had a skill for producing boats, and Jeanneau was created.

Today Jeanneau boats consist of yachts, powerboats, and sailing boats. These are said to be some of the best in the world, this is because these boats are all built on race winning technology. Also when Henri Jeanneau built his first fibreglass powerboat which was also his first mass produced boat, he cut the cost of producing the boat down. Because of this cost cut, Jeanneau where able to spend more on the fitting and powering of the boat, this means that their customers gain a boat with a high quality yet affordable price, making Jeanneau the most desired boating name today.


Powerboats and Living Aboard

Powerboats and Living AboardIt's funny how people dismiss the notion of living aboard a powerboat, or any boat for that matter. The room you have aboard is quite nice even on a 36' powerboat. A sedan/convertible gives you different levels and areas to hang-out, making it not only feeling spacious, but home-like. Let's see how it is laid out for your comfort inside and out!

Stepping aboard you will be in the aft cockpit area where you may have a BBQ and deck chairs, or a fighting chair (not with your wife or girlfriend) to go after those awesome fish! Other amenities may be found here which may include a wet-bar or entertainment center. From here you can go up forward and lounge on the foredeck reading or get a nice tan. Back in the cockpit you can head up to the Flybridge to relax or head out for a cruise, it's your choice.

Heading inside thru the sliding glass doors reveals your salon (livingroom) with a couch and chairs. This area is either carpeted or has teak and holly sole, with maybe a coffee table and some counters. There are big widows with curtains for plenty of light. Relax, read, watch TV in this very spacious area. For snacks or a big meal take a few steps down as you move forward and look for what you need in the Galley (kitchen). Eat on your Dinette across from your galley where 4 can easily fit. Your head (bathroom) is further forward and your stateroom (bedroom) is all the way forward with more amenities like a closet, drawers, TV, entertainment center, vanity and others to make your stateroom very comfortable. A lot of amenities vary aboard powerboats including the layout which is a personal preference, to air conditioning and heat! There are Trawlers, Houseboats, and many different type cruisers big and small to check-out.

You have everything you need aboard to make your boat your home. Easy living and if your career moves you, so can your home.....I mean boat! This 36' powerboat is like a small apartment, but could you imagine a 45' to 50' yacht? It is amazing what even a 2 foot larger boat can give you. Each weekend can be filled with different scenery as you venture to all the harbors around...close and far....it's like having dozens of mini vacations thru the year.

Living aboard a Powerboat is getting more popular and gives you that outdoors' life that everyone is getting into.....Enjoy....Sea-you on the water!


Powerboat Bilge Pump Systems

Powerboat Bilge Pump SystemsStandard Powerboat bilge systems usually consists of a bilge pump at the lowest point of your boat (below the floorboards). I guess that works for most powerboats, but today's faster higher priced boats and yachts may need more than that. When up on plane, most of the bilge water moves to the aft area and can dig your stern deeper into the water extending your draft and stealing your fuel economy! Let's take a look at what you can do...for your fuel economy and safety.

Make sure your present bilge pump system is set-up properly, with installation of your pump, auto switch, and wiring in good order. A 1500 to 2000 gallon per hour primary pump for most midsize powerboats is fine. I like to hook up a "Buzz" alarm, (like your low oil pressure alarm) to the bilge pump system so I know how often it goes off. You can also have a light on your steering console that illuminates each time the bilge pump turns on. Knowing the bilge pump is running quite often, let's you know something is not right. A prop shaft packing could have failed, a through hull hose or hose clamp could have come loose causing water to enter the bilge. With the alarm sounding frequently, you are motivated to get into the bilge to find out why before it gets out of hand. I also set-up an additional bilge pump (3000 to 3500 GPH) with a float switch higher up as a back-up in case the primary fails or even worse, the primary can't keep up with the water coming into the bilge! It gives you a sense of security with this sort of set-up.

Now when you're on that plane, humming along...it is good to have a small bilge pump installed in the stern area to get out any water that accumulates there. You can have it on an automatic switch or just a manual switch...it's your choice. Power boating inshore to those fabulous harbors for the weekend with friends and family, or powering offshore for big game fishing, having this sort of bilge pump system helps keep you on top of things. Even at dock when you are away, an alarm sounding constantly from your powerboat brings attention... Happy Cruising!


Powerboats - Using Video to Understand Their Power

Powerboats - Using Video to Understand Their PowerPowerboat racing is becoming more and more popular as a spectator sport as people are drawn in to the rush of speed. The problem however is that many people who witness powerboats in person often claim they really are not moving so quickly and that race cars move much quicker both in terms of top speed and acceleration. If one watches on video however, they can see that powerboats use a great amount more force than a race car ever would. Viewers also need to keep in mind that water is different from concrete or dirt.

When watching a powerboat race live and in person for the first time, people notice the large waves which follow behind a large turn and think that this is just some sort of special effect to make the boats look cooler than they already are. The reality is that at high speeds these waves and splashes of water occur because the boat, while it is on top of the water, must still at the same time break through the water. To do this, the engine uses extra force while turning so it can maintain speed. Observing this on video can show all the force being used whereas in real time the waves or large splashes may be distracting and cause people to think they are just for show.

The environment also plays a very important role when it comes to powerboats. Water is constantly moving and very rarely stays stable. It is a much more difficult task for a powerboat than a car which needs to accelerate on a race track to move quicker and push through the water. In real time, this is visible in more windy and rough waters but a video helps clarify this in more calm waters such as a lake.

Whenever enjoying a powerboat race, keep in mind the situation, the environment, and the power being used to overcome the former, and you will be able to fully appreciate the sport.


Powerboats - Love of Sailboats Or Not!

PowerboatsI have spent years on Powerboats & Sailboats and noticed some powerboat & sailboat differences that most overlook. Before knowing anything about sailboats, I lived on used powerboats for years when I was young (instead of an apartment). Cruising around, I'd happen to throw my wake onto sailboats (um, by mistake of course... they always seemed to be in the way not going anywhere).

I would think the sailboat was stuck on a sandbar and needed a wake to float them free! I think back now, why the crew on the sailboat would stop what they were doing and stare at the wake I sent them as a good gesture. As the wake kept coming at them, I noticed they started running about the deck and cabin feverishly... like a fast forward movie! Did I happen to mention my boat was 40' and the back side of a wake looks nothing like the front side that's coming at you! Just ask some of those small jet boats (pwc, personal watercraft) that look for the biggest wakes to fly into where the air gets thin. That's what was coming at these sailboats. I have to tell you, I must have gotten many a sailboat off a sand bar that way. I think they were waving at me as I passed them by.

Now that I have been active with sailboats - racing, cruising, and long distance (Bermuda and such), I've noticed things haven't changed too much. Those power boaters are still helping us off those darn sandbars! Every now and again I see this wall of water coming my way, and let me tell you, it IS scary looking at it from the front side as it curls and grows larger the closer it gets! Once I think I saw a couple of bluefish going after some bait fish in the curl of that wake... that power boater was the winner! But I couldn't even see the boat that sent it my way to tell him he won! I would've climbed up the mast to see, but was concerned I'd get whipped into the next state as the sailboat would rock wildly the the wave! Like being on a catapult if I'd go up there! And yes, the running around on deck is to get things secure so they don't go overboard... like everything. In the cabin we don't want to eat off our settee's, literally, as the plates fly about with our lunches and land all over the settees. So I don't know if I can speak for all sail boaters, but if they need to get off a sandbar, they can definitely contact you by VHF channel 16 if you're monitoring. Still thanks for all the help...

That's why you always see sailboats neat and nice... everything in its place. The Powerboats have shown us what can come loose if a bad storm hits with all those bad waves. Powerboats send bad storm scenarios in one real big wave to shake things up. I would arrive at my boat in the morning, make everything shipshape and head out. When a powerboat would come by thinking I was aground and sending that tidal wave, I would let things fall where they may to find out what I didn't secure properly. If everything stays put, I'm ready to head Offshore!

Think your good stowing stuff securely? Well then head to where the powerboats play and if you don't end up calling your insurance company about all the gear loss... then you're good to go!

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Talisker Bounty Boat out of the box!!! at last.

Well it was a crazy week but as I write this I am finally back in Hobart with the boat. In the previous 12 months it has been from here, shipped to England , back to Sydney, then shipped to Auckland then to Tonga, sailed to Kupang, then shipped again to Sydney and now back home..What will happen to TBB now?? not sure. there was talk of having it in the wooden Boat show in Sydney but I could not find anyway of storing it till then and it cost about $4000 to get it up and back so that may not happen now. I will clean it out and put it away in our Aircraft hanger ready for the next adventure. There are a few possibilities but finding the time in the schedule is always the challenge..
 
On the Wed morning I went to terry Hills to pick up the trailer that was left behind at friends back in February. driving out to the container terminal I had our boat cover strapped to the trailer and was watching to make sure it did not fall off. Of course it did in the last 300mtrs when I stopped checking it, so dragging along the road it was trashed under the trailer which was a Bugxxr..it cost $3000!!!...the guys in the yard were really great helping pull the boat out. I had no idea how we were going to get it onto the trailer but it was easy. Our friends at Meridian Freight have been fantastic on all these moves and I know Graham in Kupang will be happy to know that all his work organising cradles and a cast of hundreds to manhandle and tranship the boat worked.. Thanks to all...Now the voyage really does seem to have come to an end!
 
I then drove that afternoon to till dark, stopping in a small motel for the night. It was 3 degrees and stormy weather and made me think..YES!! the Shackleton "James Caird" trip is going to be a bucket load of fun!!!  
 
Driving all day Wednesday arriving in Melbourne late I then loaded onto the Spirit of Tasmania ferry to cross Bass Straight during the night, then the next morning off loaded in Devonport for the four hour drive to Hobart. I made a slight diversion to the airport there to chat with a friend about working on my ultralight float plane for a new adventure in a few years time.. ..another historic recreation!!! and plenty of fun!! It was a big deal at the time but little know today. the story of two guys called McIntyre and Goble in 1924...??  more about that after Shackleton! 
 
While on that I should just say that Tim Jarvis will be taking on the roll of Shackleton ..I will be taking on the roll of Frank Worsley..Capt. of the Endurance and the James Caird, so big shoes to fill as he may be considered the unsung hero of much of Shackleton's endeavours. To get the James Caird to South Georgia is an epic and I have just re read Worsley's account of that little voyage...no comment!...the book is titled ..Shackleton's Boat journey by F. A. Worsley..if you can find a copy have a look...as I said ..a bucket load of fun!!
 
Don  

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Hell and High Water!

So the Talikser Bounty Boat clip is now up…Google “ 60 Minutes video library” and you should go straight to it…or just try “60 minutes Australia” and then go to “Video library”…Brings back recent memories for me!!..Don


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