Tag: Nautical

Maritime History

Interested in Maritime History? San Francisco Maritime Park is a good place to visit if you’re in the area. Read More

Run up the Colours

Today is National Maritime Day, a day we honor the United States Merchant Marine. These mariners have dedicated themselves to protecting our freedoms, and have... Read More

Crow’s Nest

Crows were kept on ships as an aid to navigation, and were kept high on a mast. Hence the origin of the term “Crow’s Nest”. Read More

Be Safe

[flickr id=”2893053893″ thumbnail=”medium” align=”left”] It’s safe boating month. Remember it’s never too soon to learn about the importance of safety at sea. Nature is a... Read More

Bilge Pumps

Safety tip: Keep your bilge pumps in working order…. You never know when you may need them. Read More

Nautical Swap Meet

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR NAUTICAL SWAP MEET Treasure Trove of Nautical Trinkets, Tackle and Things Saturday, May 14th from 8 am to Noon SANTA BARBARA, CA... Read More

Life Jackets

The majority of boating accident drownings are the result of people not wearing life jackets. Be safe, assign and fit your vessel crew with life... Read More

That’s all she wrote

[flickr id=”5688634489″ thumbnail=”medium” align=”left”] On Monday, May 2, 2011, the Santa Barbara Drydock’s era in the harbor came to an end. Read More

Did you know?

Yachting became an Olympic event at the 1896 Games in Greece. Read More

Roz Savage

Roz Savage is always pushing at boundaries, and trying the nearly impossible. She’s an interesting and inspirational character. It’s my understanding that she had to... Read More

Sailing Season

Spring is a good time for sailing…[flickr id=”5641792259″ thumbnail=”medium” align=”none”] Enjoy the season… Read More