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Thrown Around The Sea Thursday.

What would you do if you lost your mast?
Lucky for these lads and lassies, the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) was nearby.

Monday Maritime Mishap.

Rescuers from Dumaguete in the Philippines hold on to a rope as they form a human chain to rescue 32 passengers and crew of the M/V Ever Transport III, which sank after running aground off barangay Calindagan, Dumaguete City. (photo by Melissa Alexandra B. Pal)

How Close Can You Get To A Tornado At Sea? Watch And Find Out.

Santa María Madre de Dios!
Phew, that was a close call.

Via The Sail Blog.

Holy Shit! The Sea Is Not (Really, Really, Really, Not) For Sissies.

Tow fishing vessels brave the Grey River bar in full flood Greymouth New Zealand HD Video by Geoff Mackley and Bradley Ambrose.

Hokey smokes Bullwinkle! There's nothing like being tossed around like some old plastic bucket in a turbulent sea. Something wonderful must have been waiting for them ashore to brave such an onslaught. I need some Dramamine.

Via Conjuminando.

The Sea Can Be A Bitch!

The romance of being at sea goes out the window when you're in a washing machine.















Rough seas in the Southern Ocean for the crew of this Kiwi fishing boat.

Anyone For Some Tea? [Sailing Video]

I think I'll just pop belowdecks and boil up a kettle.
Please try not to spill.

Thanks to Capt. Mike!

Three For Thursday. [Video]

Don't take going to sea lightly, it can be rough.