Nautical

Knot

The Knot isn’t always what you think it is in the nautical world.

Ghost Ship

Ghosts have haunted the human imagination since the beginning of time, and it’s no wonder. How else do you explain the explainable? Such as the unanswered question as to what happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste….. Do they still haunt the seas looking for their long lost ghost ship?

Logbook

The Logbook became vital in the management of a ship’s journey. They were originally used mostly to mark distances traveled, but their use expanded to include many facets of nautical life and have been invaluable nautical records of great historical importance. And that’s our trivial for today.

The Rudder

For those of you curious about where and when the idea for what we know as the rudder came from, try China around the 1st century AD.

The Helm

Hi folks, we thought we’d take a second to clear something up, and that’s what exactly is a helm. Well, it’s the entire steering mechanism of a vessel, not just the wheel which is pictured here. Hope that helps.

Nautical Traditions

Nautical traditions are meant to be handed down from generation to generation, to keep us in touch with the sea, and the awesome power of nature. It’s from there we learn to respect the world in which we live, and to better understand it.

Fleet Week 2015 Oregon

Public tours are available during the Portland Rose Festival’s Fleet Week, June 3-7, 2015. Source: Fleet Week 2015: onboard U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter (photos/video) | OregonLive.com

Oceanus

Oh, titan lord of the sea, Oceanus please protect me show compassion and mercy on my nautical journey…

The sun rises

The sun rises, and it also sets, for each and every one of us. It’s what we do in-between that counts. Dare to dream big, love, laugh, and make the world a better place.