Sea Sayings

Some common phrases have their roots in the the world of sailing. Here are several you’ve probably heard: POSH – “classy and elegant” This was used in the days when british officials and their families traveled to and from India on steam ships. Their tickets were stamped with “POSH” which…

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A Telltale Tale

A few words about a simple tool that can make sailing safer and more fun Telltales, are simple devices made out of nylon, wool yarn, cassette tape, etc. and attached to a sail (jib or main) by adhesive locator discs or pulled through the sail with a proper needle and…

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