Not long ago a friend was looking to upgrade the mainstay[1] block and tackle system on his sailboat. The question was if the proposed system would provide the anticipated reduction in force. It was an interesting question that, while seemingly straight forward, does have a couple of gotchas. Block (pulley) and tackle (rope) calculations are…
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Twice a month I get an email from Photojojo with the most interesting pictures I took from that time span the previous year last year; it’s the Photojojo’s Photo Time Capsule and it’s a great way to spend some time reflecting. For instance, May 30th of last year I was sailing in Puget Sound: A…
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Before I left on my trip, I had the opportunity to go sailboat racing with some friends on the Mata …
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As July finishes up, so does my summer vacation. Less then three weeks remain before my final year of college starts. This summer has been a rather interesting one. If I had to put word to it, I’d describe it as: low-key.
Many of my friends hav…
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I’m going to go out on a limb and proclaim these as some of my best photographs. Ever.
It’s taken over 10000 clicks, but I think I’m finally starting to discover my style.
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Sea Fever
By John MasefieldI must go down to the seas again
to the lonely sea and sky
And all I ask is a tall ship
and a star to steer her by
And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song
and the white sail’s shaking
And a gray mist on the s…