Tag: sailing
How Does Morse Code Work?
Morse code is a telecommunications method which encodes text characters as standardized sequences of two different signal durations, called dots and dashes, or dits and dahs. Morse code is named after Samuel Morse, one of the early developers of the syste...
Why Do Sailors Say 'Port' and 'Starboard
Ever wondered why sailors say “port” and “starboard” instead of just left and right? Is it just to sound fancy, or is there actually a reason behind it? Spoiler alert: It totally makes sense!
WTF is a "Nautical" Mile??
What's the difference between a Regular mile and a Nautical mile? The story of its creation really describes the history of navigation.
Why does the Air Force and Navy use NAUTICAL MILES? And What is a KNOT?
Why do the Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard still use nautical miles? And what the heck is a knot?! In this video, Ashley explains what the difference is between a nautical mile and a standard mile - or a statute mile, as it’s technically called. She also...
Why Is English Awash in Sailors' Jargon?
There are so many common words and phrases in English that came from the world of sailing, it's almost OVERWHELMING!
Living on a Self-Sufficient Sailboat for 10 Years
Brian and Karin Trautman have been living on a sailboat for 10 years, and their boat is set up so they can be off the grid in remote places for months at a time with solar and wind power providing electricity, a water maker that turns salt water into fres...
Acrylic Palette Knife Sailboats In Under 15 Minutes!
Create this fun sailboats on the water painting - watch how it unfolds - just placing color upon color in under 15 minutes. Super easy technique!
Cat Insists On Jumping Onto Her Dad's Shoulders For Bike Rides
Cat Jumps Onto Her Dad's Shoulders For Bike Rides / Cat jumps onto her dad's shoulders for a bike ride whenever she sees him get his helmet — and insists on a shoulder ride through the grocery store too 😻