The document discusses various sailing events that took place between 2008 and 2009, including races like the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, the Volvo Ocean Race, and Tall Ships competitions. Photos show sailing ships and crews in races, training exercises, and parades in locations around the world like Spain, Germany, France, Australia, the UK, Russia, and the US.
The document discusses various sailing events that took place between 2008 and 2009. It describes races like the annual 628 nautical mile Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in December 2008 and stages of the 2008-2009 Volvo Ocean Race. Photos show tall ships, racing yachts, and crews in different sailing competitions around the world, including events in Australia, Spain, Germany, France, Russia, and more.
The document discusses various sailing events that took place in 2008, including the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, Richard Branson's failed attempt to break the transatlantic sailing record, tall ships sailing on the River Thames and San Francisco Bay, and the start of the Volvo Ocean Race. Photos show boats and crews sailing in locations like Sydney Harbor, New York, and Cape Town.
CAPT John P. Robinson is the Commanding Officer of the SCSC Command. The document outlines the Navy's recent mission activities including exercises with various ships and aircraft, the opening of a new recreation center, and community support events. It also discusses STEM outreach activities like career fairs, science fairs, and an upcoming regional SeaPerch competition that will qualify two teams for the national challenge in May.
This document describes someone finding the love of their life on September 19, 2009. They felt an immediate connection when looking into Charlie's eyes for the first time. Their kisses are like heaven and they cannot go a day without seeing each other. When in each other's arms, they feel safe and protected. They consider Charlie the love of their life and someone they want to spend the rest of their life with.
Kb spe paper 167395 final draft in pdf 070920135619
The paper summarizes the strategies used to successfully implement an Intelligent Digital Oil Field (IDOF) project at a National Oil Company through effective change management of the human/people side of the project. The key steps taken were to first understand where people were in their acceptance of the change through tools like a "heat map". They also evaluated factors like organizational culture ("the way we do things") and individual motivations ("What's in it for me"). With this understanding, they created a roadmap process with phases to engage stakeholders, address potential risks, and integrate change activities into the project plan. Through managing the people side of change, the project was able to meet its objectives and establish the IDOF technology within the organization,
The document discusses branding and the design process. It begins with an example story about developing the brand identity for a bottle of apple juice called "Applicious." It then asks questions about what a brand is, why it is important, how the design process works, and how much it typically costs. The document provides tips for developing a brand identity, such as being authentic, highlighting unique selling points, and recognizing that solutions may be simple but the design process takes work. It suggests getting referrals, reviewing portfolios, and building relationships with designers.
The document discusses various sailing events that took place between 2008 and 2009. It describes races like the annual 628 nautical mile Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in December 2008 and stages of the 2008-2009 Volvo Ocean Race. Photos show tall ships, racing yachts, and crews in different sailing competitions around the world, including events in Australia, Spain, Germany, France, Russia, and more.
The document discusses various sailing events that took place in 2008, including the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, Richard Branson's failed attempt to break the transatlantic sailing record, tall ships sailing on the River Thames and San Francisco Bay, and the start of the Volvo Ocean Race. Photos show boats and crews sailing in locations like Sydney Harbor, New York, and Cape Town.
CAPT John P. Robinson is the Commanding Officer of the SCSC Command. The document outlines the Navy's recent mission activities including exercises with various ships and aircraft, the opening of a new recreation center, and community support events. It also discusses STEM outreach activities like career fairs, science fairs, and an upcoming regional SeaPerch competition that will qualify two teams for the national challenge in May.
This document describes someone finding the love of their life on September 19, 2009. They felt an immediate connection when looking into Charlie's eyes for the first time. Their kisses are like heaven and they cannot go a day without seeing each other. When in each other's arms, they feel safe and protected. They consider Charlie the love of their life and someone they want to spend the rest of their life with.
Kb spe paper 167395 final draft in pdf 070920135619
The paper summarizes the strategies used to successfully implement an Intelligent Digital Oil Field (IDOF) project at a National Oil Company through effective change management of the human/people side of the project. The key steps taken were to first understand where people were in their acceptance of the change through tools like a "heat map". They also evaluated factors like organizational culture ("the way we do things") and individual motivations ("What's in it for me"). With this understanding, they created a roadmap process with phases to engage stakeholders, address potential risks, and integrate change activities into the project plan. Through managing the people side of change, the project was able to meet its objectives and establish the IDOF technology within the organization,
The document discusses branding and the design process. It begins with an example story about developing the brand identity for a bottle of apple juice called "Applicious." It then asks questions about what a brand is, why it is important, how the design process works, and how much it typically costs. The document provides tips for developing a brand identity, such as being authentic, highlighting unique selling points, and recognizing that solutions may be simple but the design process takes work. It suggests getting referrals, reviewing portfolios, and building relationships with designers.
This document contains observations from visits to five different stores - a hardware store, lamp store, design lamp store, flooring store, and delicatessen store. For each store, insights about things the store does well are noted, along with hidden opportunities for improvement. The stores are evaluated on factors such as product organization, pricing visibility, staff service, and exterior presentation.
Athletic Bilbao will play Nacional de Madeira on Wednesday evening at 7pm at San Mames stadium. The match will be played at San Mames, which will serve as the Portugal stadium for this match. Fernando Llorente will play in the match.
This document provides an overview of business accounting and tax considerations for new business owners. It discusses the differences between being self-employed or setting up a limited company, including tax obligations and record keeping requirements. Key topics covered include business structure options, taxes, registering with relevant authorities, paying yourself, tracking expenses, and whether an accountant is needed. The document aims to help new business owners understand basic accounting concepts and requirements.
This document describes someone finding the love of their life on September 19, 2009. They felt an immediate connection when looking into Charlie's eyes for the first time. Their kisses are like heaven and they cannot go a day without seeing each other. When in each other's arms, they feel safe and protected. They consider Charlie the love of their life and someone they want to spend the rest of their life with.
Presentation I did recently when applying for a job at Clear Thought Consulting.
One of the restraint was that the recipient should digest it in no more than 20 minutes.
It is an English project for class XI for the chapter WE'RE NOT AFRAID TO DIE .....IF WE CAN ALL BE TOGETHER. This is an amazing and interesting topic. Work like a pro and become a director😀
In 2003, Paul Allen's yacht "Octopus" became the largest privately owned yacht in the world at 127 meters long. It cost $200 million and has a crew of 60 people including former Navy Seals. The yacht has two helicopters, seven boats, a 10 person submarine, and underwater vehicles. On average, yacht owners must spend 10% of the purchase price annually on upkeep and crew salaries, meaning "Octopus" costs $20 million per year to maintain.
In 2003, Paul Allen's yacht "Octopus" became the largest privately owned yacht in the world at 127 meters long. It cost $200 million and has a crew of 60 people including former Navy Seals. The yacht has two helicopters, seven boats, a 10 person submarine, and underwater vehicles. On average, yacht owners must spend 10% of the purchase price annually on upkeep and crew salaries, meaning "Octopus" requires a $20 million annual budget.
In 2003, Paul Allen's yacht "Octopus" became the largest privately owned yacht in the world at 127 meters long. It cost $200 million and has a crew of 60 people including former Navy Seals. The yacht has two helicopters, seven boats, a 10 person submarine, and a remote controlled vehicle to explore the ocean floor. On average, yacht owners must spend 10% of the purchase price annually to maintain the vessel.
1) Paul Allen owns the 127m yacht Octopus, the largest privately owned yacht in the world in 2003.
2) Octopus has a crew of 60 and amenities including two helicopters, seven boats, and a 10-man submarine.
3) Maintaining a yacht as large as Octopus costs an estimated $20 million annually.
The document discusses Paul Allen's yacht Octopus, which became the world's largest privately owned yacht when it was launched in 2003. Some key details:
- Octopus is 127 meters long and owned by billionaire Paul Allen, founder of Microsoft
- It has a permanent crew of 60 and features include two helicopters, seven smaller boats, a 10-person submarine, and underwater robotic vehicle
- Maintaining a yacht of this size costs around 10% of its original purchase price annually, or $20 million per year for Octopus which cost $200 million to build.
Cyprus Wrecks and Artificial Reef Program Norwegian Air In-flight magazine Andy Varoshiotis
The document discusses Cyprus's program to deliberately sink old ships off its coasts to create artificial reefs and boost the marine environment, tourism, and fishing. The program involves cleaning ships of hazardous materials, sinking them in shallow waters, and monitoring the growth of new ecosystems around the wrecks. Placing the ships underwater has attracted many fish and other marine life, as well as thousands of divers. Officials believe the artificial reefs will replenish fish stocks and attract more tourists as a diving destination, providing economic benefits. Other locations like Malta, Florida, and Portugal have implemented similar projects with success in enhancing marine life.
USCGAUX Quarterly Flotilla 17 News MAG with USCG Auxiliary Events, Activities, Member Training, Articles of interest on Maritime Safety, Vessel Inspections and Exams, Recreational Boating Safety. Roger Bazeley FSO Public Affairs and Publications, USCGAUX PA - Point Bonita Flotilla 1-7 Located at USCG Sector San Francisco
This document contains observations from visits to five different stores - a hardware store, lamp store, design lamp store, flooring store, and delicatessen store. For each store, insights about things the store does well are noted, along with hidden opportunities for improvement. The stores are evaluated on factors such as product organization, pricing visibility, staff service, and exterior presentation.
Athletic Bilbao will play Nacional de Madeira on Wednesday evening at 7pm at San Mames stadium. The match will be played at San Mames, which will serve as the Portugal stadium for this match. Fernando Llorente will play in the match.
This document provides an overview of business accounting and tax considerations for new business owners. It discusses the differences between being self-employed or setting up a limited company, including tax obligations and record keeping requirements. Key topics covered include business structure options, taxes, registering with relevant authorities, paying yourself, tracking expenses, and whether an accountant is needed. The document aims to help new business owners understand basic accounting concepts and requirements.
This document describes someone finding the love of their life on September 19, 2009. They felt an immediate connection when looking into Charlie's eyes for the first time. Their kisses are like heaven and they cannot go a day without seeing each other. When in each other's arms, they feel safe and protected. They consider Charlie the love of their life and someone they want to spend the rest of their life with.
Presentation I did recently when applying for a job at Clear Thought Consulting.
One of the restraint was that the recipient should digest it in no more than 20 minutes.
It is an English project for class XI for the chapter WE'RE NOT AFRAID TO DIE .....IF WE CAN ALL BE TOGETHER. This is an amazing and interesting topic. Work like a pro and become a director😀
In 2003, Paul Allen's yacht "Octopus" became the largest privately owned yacht in the world at 127 meters long. It cost $200 million and has a crew of 60 people including former Navy Seals. The yacht has two helicopters, seven boats, a 10 person submarine, and underwater vehicles. On average, yacht owners must spend 10% of the purchase price annually on upkeep and crew salaries, meaning "Octopus" costs $20 million per year to maintain.
In 2003, Paul Allen's yacht "Octopus" became the largest privately owned yacht in the world at 127 meters long. It cost $200 million and has a crew of 60 people including former Navy Seals. The yacht has two helicopters, seven boats, a 10 person submarine, and underwater vehicles. On average, yacht owners must spend 10% of the purchase price annually on upkeep and crew salaries, meaning "Octopus" requires a $20 million annual budget.
In 2003, Paul Allen's yacht "Octopus" became the largest privately owned yacht in the world at 127 meters long. It cost $200 million and has a crew of 60 people including former Navy Seals. The yacht has two helicopters, seven boats, a 10 person submarine, and a remote controlled vehicle to explore the ocean floor. On average, yacht owners must spend 10% of the purchase price annually to maintain the vessel.
1) Paul Allen owns the 127m yacht Octopus, the largest privately owned yacht in the world in 2003.
2) Octopus has a crew of 60 and amenities including two helicopters, seven boats, and a 10-man submarine.
3) Maintaining a yacht as large as Octopus costs an estimated $20 million annually.
The document discusses Paul Allen's yacht Octopus, which became the world's largest privately owned yacht when it was launched in 2003. Some key details:
- Octopus is 127 meters long and owned by billionaire Paul Allen, founder of Microsoft
- It has a permanent crew of 60 and features include two helicopters, seven smaller boats, a 10-person submarine, and underwater robotic vehicle
- Maintaining a yacht of this size costs around 10% of its original purchase price annually, or $20 million per year for Octopus which cost $200 million to build.
Cyprus Wrecks and Artificial Reef Program Norwegian Air In-flight magazine Andy Varoshiotis
The document discusses Cyprus's program to deliberately sink old ships off its coasts to create artificial reefs and boost the marine environment, tourism, and fishing. The program involves cleaning ships of hazardous materials, sinking them in shallow waters, and monitoring the growth of new ecosystems around the wrecks. Placing the ships underwater has attracted many fish and other marine life, as well as thousands of divers. Officials believe the artificial reefs will replenish fish stocks and attract more tourists as a diving destination, providing economic benefits. Other locations like Malta, Florida, and Portugal have implemented similar projects with success in enhancing marine life.
USCGAUX Quarterly Flotilla 17 News MAG with USCG Auxiliary Events, Activities, Member Training, Articles of interest on Maritime Safety, Vessel Inspections and Exams, Recreational Boating Safety. Roger Bazeley FSO Public Affairs and Publications, USCGAUX PA - Point Bonita Flotilla 1-7 Located at USCG Sector San Francisco
The document summarizes Paul Allen's yacht Octopus, which at 127 meters (416 feet) was the largest privately owned yacht in the world when it launched in 2003. It cost Allen over $200 million and has a permanent crew of 60, including former Navy Seals. Octopus has two helicopters, seven boats, a 10-man submarine, and a remote controlled vehicle to explore the ocean floor. On average, yacht owners must spend 10% of the purchase price annually on upkeep and crew salaries, meaning Octopus requires a $20 million annual budget.
This document is a newsletter from Flotilla 17 of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. It provides updates on Coast Guard and Auxiliary activities in the 4th quarter of 2017. It discusses the refurbishment of buoy storage areas, the 227th birthday of the Coast Guard, the return of the USCGC Stratton to its homeport in Alameda after a successful deployment, and sailing activities of Auxiliary members Arlene and Glenn Huber in the Caribbean and Maine. It also shares photos from Coast Guard and Auxiliary events and operations over the past quarter.
This document provides a Jeopardy-style quiz about Great Lakes history, with categories for ships, ports, and lakes. Players can click links to navigate between question and answer slides that provide details about shipwrecks, ports, naval battles, and storms that occurred on the Great Lakes. The quiz includes information about nine significant events and locations related to Great Lakes shipping and history.
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The Oasis of the Seas is the largest and most expensive cruise ship ever built, costing $1.3 billion. It was constructed at the STX shipyard in Turku, Finland and underwent sea trials there before departing for its home port of Fort Lauderdale, Florida in late October 2009. Standing over 20 stories tall and spanning over 360 meters in length, the Oasis of the Seas can accommodate over 6,300 passengers and 2,100 crew members. It features unprecedented amenities for a cruise ship, including an outdoor park and theater, luxury suites, and bars and restaurants overlooking the interior green space.
The Oasis of the Seas is the largest and most expensive cruise ship ever built, costing $1.3 billion. It was constructed at the STX shipyard in Turku, Finland and underwent sea trials there before departing for its home port of Fort Lauderdale, Florida in late October 2009. Standing over 20 stories tall and spanning over 360 meters in length, the Oasis of the Seas can accommodate over 6,300 passengers and 2,100 crew members. It features unprecedented amenities for a cruise ship, including an outdoor park and theater, suites with private pools, and bars and restaurants overlooking the park.
The Oasis of the Seas is the largest and most expensive cruise ship ever built, costing $1.3 billion. It was constructed at the STX shipyard in Turku, Finland and underwent sea trials there before departing for its home port of Fort Lauderdale, Florida in late October 2009. Standing over 20 stories tall and spanning over 360 meters in length, the Oasis of the Seas can accommodate over 6,300 passengers and 2,100 crew members. It features unprecedented amenities for a cruise ship, including an outdoor park and theater, luxury suites, and bars and restaurants overlooking the interior green space.
The Titanic was a British passenger cruise ship that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912 after colliding with an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. Over 1,500 people lost their lives in the sinking even though some passengers and crew demonstrated perseverance in the face of disaster by helping others and calling for assistance. Since its discovery, the wreck of the Titanic has continued to deteriorate due to bacteria and accidental damage despite being visited numerous times by explorers and scientists.
A GENERAL SEMANTICSANALYSIS OE THE RMSTITANIC DISASTERMA.docxsleeperharwell
A GENERAL SEMANTICS
ANALYSIS OE THE RMS
TITANIC DISASTER
MARTIN H . LEVINSON
...And as the smart ship grew
In stature, grace, and hue.
In shadowy silent distance
grew the Iceberg too.
From The Convergence of the Twain by Thomas Hardy
Introduction
RMS Titanic, the largest moving object of its time, began its maiden voyage
from Southampton, England, to New York City on Wednesday, April 10,
1912. On Sunday, April 14, the temperature of the Atlantic Ocean fell to
near freezing; the night was clear and calm. The ship's captain had received
various ice warnings from other vessels, some of which reached him while
others did not.
At 11:40 PM, while sailing about 400 miles south of the Grand Banks of
Newfoundland, lookouts spotted a large iceberg directly in the Titánicas path
The ship turned left to avoid the berg, but the massive chunk of ice openec
mortal holes on the vessel's starboard side. The captain ordered lifeboats
deployed and distress signals sent out.
Many of the lifeboats were launched at less than full capacity and a
woman-and-children-first policy was the rule for coming aboard. At 2:20 AM.
Martin H. Levinson, PhD, is the president of the Institute of General Semantics, vice presi-
dent of the New York Society for General Semantics, and a member of the Titanic Histori-
cal Society. He is the author of numerous articles and several books on general semantics
and other subjects. His latest book is Brooklyn Boorher: Growing Up in the Fifties (2011). He
can be contacted at [email protected]
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the Titanic sank beneath the waves, a sinking that ended in the deaths of over
1,500 people and the start of a public fascination with a disaster filled with
hubris, heartbreak, and heroism. This article will examine many significant
aspects of that disaster through the formulations of general semantics.
/. The Map IsJVot the Territory
An Unsinkable Ship—Not Really
In 1912, the year it sank, the Titanic was known as the finest ship afloat. It
weighed over 46,000 tons, was as high as an 11-story building, and was
883-feet long from bow to stem (about a sixth of a mile). It had 29 boilers,
159 furnaces, and a maximum speed of 24 knots. The Titanic was consid-
ered so well constructed that many nautical experts thought the ship vir-
tually unsinkable.
The Titanic was reported to be watertight. It had a double bottom (the hull
was built with two coats of steel) and was divided into 16 watertight compart-
ments separated by bulkheads pierced by a series of doors that were controlled
either by automatic floating switches or by command from the bridge.
On the night of April 14, when the Titanic hit the iceberg, water begun
flooding into at least five of its "watertight compartments" that were any-
thing but watertight as the bulkhead walls did not rise appreciably .above
the waterline. Water coming over the bulkhead walls could cascade into
other compartments, which is what happened the night the Titanic went
under. (Th.
The Octopus is the world's largest privately owned yacht at 127 meters long. It was launched in 2003 for billionaire Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, at a cost of over $200 million. With a permanent crew of 60, including former Navy SEals, the Octopus features two helicopters, seven tender boats, a 10-person submarine, and an underwater remote vehicle. It requires a $20 million annual budget to operate and maintain.
The RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in 1912 after colliding with an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. Over 1,500 people died in the sinking, which was one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters, due to there not being enough lifeboats for all aboard. The wreck of the Titanic was discovered in 1985 and has since become one of the most famous ships in history.
The document provides background information on the RMS Titanic, including its specifications and layout. Some key details:
- RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner built in Belfast that sank in the North Atlantic in 1912 after colliding with an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York.
- At 882 feet long and weighing 46,328 gross register tons, Titanic was the largest ship afloat at the time and could carry over 2,400 passengers and crew.
- Titanic had nine decks labeled A through G for passengers, with facilities and cabins separated between first, second and third class passengers. It sank with the loss of over 1,500 lives.
2. The 100-strong fleet sail past the historic three-masted clipper "James Craig" after the start of the annual 628 nautical mile Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on December 26, 2008. (TORSTEN BLACKWOOD/AFP/Getty Images)
3. A crew member of the Puma racing team pulls in a sail during the Volvo Ocean in-port race in Alicante, Spain, Saturday Oct. 4, 2008. The 2008-09 Volvo Ocean Race, Covering 10 legs and 36,995 nautical miles, started Oct. 11 in Alicante and is scheduled to end in St. Petersburg, Russia, on June 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)
4. The 100-strong fleet sail past the historic three-masted clipper "James Craig" after the start of the annual 628 nautical mile Sydney Hobart Yacht Race onDecember26, 2008. (TORSTEN BLACKWOOD/AFP/Getty Images)
5. Richard Branson's boat "Virgin Money" sails in the ocean after departing New York, in an attempt to break the transatlantic mono-hull sailing record, October 22, 2008. About 30 hours into the voyage, the crew started having problems and ripped the boat's main sail. Not long after that, the voyage was aborted. (REUTERS/Chip East)
6. The tall ships Lady Washington, right, and Hawaiian Chieftain, left, sail on San Francisco Bay, Monday, Oct. 20, 2008. The tall ships arrived from Grays Harbor, Wash., and were on an educational visit to the Bay area. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
7. The Ericsson Racing Team - Ericsson 4 sails during the start of the first leg of the Volvo Ocean Race from Alicante to Cape Town on October 11, 2008 in Alicante, Spain. The fleet of eight teams participating in the Volvo Ocean Race will race arround the world over ten legs to finish in St Petersburg in late June, 2009. (Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)
8. Australian supermaxi "Wild Oats XI", skippered by Mark Richards, is seen sailing past Tasman Island at sunrise as it approached the finish line of the 64th annual 628-nautical mile Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on December 28, 2008. "Wild Oats XI" won Australia's premier blue water classic for a record fourth consecutive year in an elapsed time of one day, 20 hours, 34 minutes and 14 seconds. (DANIEL FORSTER/AFP/Getty Images)
9. A red-sailed ship is seen sailing toward Salisbury Beach, Massachusetts on July 9th, 2008 (Boston Globe)
10. Ben Ainslie with the JP Morgan Extreme 40 sailing team sail the Extreme 40 catamaran on the River Thames to celebrate Ben Ainslie's triple Olympic gold medal success on September 5, 2008 in London, England. (Cate Gillon/Getty Images)
11. Tall ships take part in the so-called Windjammerparade tall ship parade at the Kieler Woche sailing event on June 28, 2008 at the port of Kiel, northern Germany. Organisers of the Kieler Woche (Kiel Week), one of the biggest sailing events in the world, expected more than three million visitors from 70 countries. (ROLAND MAGUNIA/AFP/Getty Images)
12. Classic yachts sail in the bay of Cannes, southeastern France, during the 30th Régates Royales of Cannes, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008. The Régates Royales was the focal point of the season with more than 150 crews sailing on 10 to 50 meter long classic yachts. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)
13. The Maltese Falcon, a clipper sailing luxury yacht owned by U.S. venture capitalist Tom Perkins, sails into San Francisco Bay September 27, 2008. At 289.1 feet (88 metres), the vessel is one of the largest privately owned sailing yachts in the world. (REUTERS/Robert Galbraith)
14. Yachts bustle for a good line at the start of the Big Boat Challenge in Sydney, Australia, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008. The Big Boat Challenge was a warm up race and a chance for the Maxi Yachts to test their boats ahead of the Sydney To Hobart Yacht Race. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)
15. A Tall Ship comes into Merseyside, sailing past the Burbo Bank windfarm on the approach to the Port of Liverpool on July 18, 2008, Liverpool, England. (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
16. A ship sailes under the Flaubert bridge on the Seine river upon its arrival at Rouen's harbour, western France, during the Sail 2008 armada event, on July 3rd, 2008. (ROBERT FRANCOIS/AFP/Getty Images)
17. A replica of "Argo", the mythical ship that bore Jason and the Argonauts on their heroic quest for the Golden Fleece, sails in the Corinth canal in Korinthos, some 80 kms west of Athens on July 2, 2008. (ARIS MESSINIS/AFP)
18. United States Coast Guard cadets stand at parade rest atop the mast of the U.S. Coast Guard training vessel "Barque Eagle", on July 1, 2008 as the boat rounds West Point off Magnolia and nears Seattle. The boat was taken as a war prize from Germany after World War II and is the only sailing vessel in the U.S. maritime services. (AP Photo/Seattle Post-Intelligencer/Joshua Trujillo)
19. People walk along the embankment of the Neva River with the Russian tall ship Mir illuminated in the background, in St. Petersburg, Russia, early Saturday, June 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky)
20. Supermaxi "Skandia" all but disappears in a trough as she heads for open water after the start of the annual 628 nautical mile Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in Australia on December 26, 2008. (TORSTEN BLACKWOOD/AFP/Getty Images)
21. The Romanian tall-ship Mircea sails into Brest harbour in Brittany, western France, July 10, 2008 to take part in the Brest 2008 international maritime festival. (REUTERS/Stephane Mahe)
22. Billy Gernertt, gunner's mate for the tall ship Lynx, yells, "Live Free or Die!" before firing a dummy charge from its cannon toward the Hawaiian Chieftain during a mock battle on Commencement Bay in Washington State on Friday July 4, 2008. (DREW PERINE/AP)
23. Tall ships take part in the so-called Windjammerparade tall ship parade at the Kieler Woche sailing event on June 28, 2008 at the port of Kiel, northern Germany. (ROLAND MAGUNIA/AFP/Getty Images)
24. The fleet sails out of Sydney Harbor after the start of the 2008 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht race in Sydney, Australia, Friday, Dec. 26, 2008. (AP Photo/ROLEX /Daniel Forster, HO)
25. Volvo Ocean Race yacht Puma arrives off Cape Town, South Africa in second place during the first stage of the 2008-2009 Volvo Ocean Race November 2, 2008. (REUTERS/Mike Hutchings)
26. The viking longship Sea Stallion of Glendalough sails through the Limfjorden in Northern Jutland on August 3, 2008 after its journey across the North Sea. The ship, a reconstruction of a 30 metre long warship built in Dublin in the viking age, was on its way back to the Viking Museum in the town of Roskilde where it built as a reconstruction of the Skuldelev 2, which was excavated in Roskilde Fjord fifty years ago. Research has established that the ship was originally built in Dublin by vikings in 1042. (HENNING BAGGER/AFP/Getty Images)
27. The Puma Team sails alongside the Ericsson Racing Team - Ericsson 4 during the start of the first leg of the Volvo Ocean Race from Alicante to Cape Town on October 11, 2008 in Alicante, Spain. (Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)
28. Spectators up the mast on the Tasmanian tall ship James Craig watch the fleet sail out of Sydney Harbour after the start of the 2008 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht race in Sydney, Australia, Friday, Dec. 26, 2008. (AP Photo/ROLEX, Daniel Forster, HO)
29. Limit sails past Tasman Island towards the finish line in Hobart during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race in Australia Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Rolex, Daniel Forster)
30. The ARM Cuauhtemoc, a training vessel of the Mexican Navy, named after the last Aztec emperor, sails on the River Mersey as part of the Tall Ships race in Liverpool, England, Monday July 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Peter Byrne-pa)
31. Volvo Ocean Race yacht Puma arrives off Cape Town in second place during the first stage of the 2008-2009 Volvo Ocean Race November 2, 2008. (REUTERS/Mike Hutchings (SOUTH AFRICA)