Monthly Archives: February 2010

Innovations in America’s Cup Sailing

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Rick Spilman

The New York Times Science section has a fascinating slide show discussing the scientific innovations behind the two sailboats competing in the America’s Cup. The science is intriguing but the photos are simply breathtaking. Innovations in America’s Cup Sailing

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Maine group in running for decommissioned JFK

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Rick Spilman

A follow-up to our previous post  -  Free Aircraft Carrier – ex USS John F Kennedy. Maine group in running for decommissioned JFK A nonprofit group in Maine says it’s still in the running to bring the decommissioned carrier John F. Kennedy … Continue reading →

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Abby Sunderland Restarts her Round the World Attempt

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Rick Spilman

Abby Sunderland is putting into Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, interrupting her round the world attempt,  because of a power problem aboard her yacht, Wild Eyes. The yacht’s solar panels and wind generators were not providing enough power and the yacht … Continue reading →

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Skipjack: The Story of America’s Last Sailing Oystermen by Christopher White – A Review

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Rick Spilman

A review by Steven Toby, written for the Maritime History Listserv, included here with his kind permission.  Sounds like a fascinating book. Skipjack: The Story of America’s Last Sailing Oystermen by Christopher White is an excellent book on the last commercial fishing craft … Continue reading →

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Building Pharaoh Hatshepsut’s Ship

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Rick Spilman

In January we posted about the Jewel of Muscat a replica of a 9th-century sailing ship modelled on a famous Tang Treasure ship.  Recently Nova broadcast a documentary on far older ships from the region, Pharaoh Hatshepsut’s ships, dating from 1479 BCE. … Continue reading →

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