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Sailing Photo Of The Day.

I think it's time for a new sail.

Tillerman Tuesday. Did Someone Mention Pottery?

This is what I'm talking about! An ancient Greek wine cup that proves the Tillerman has been around a long time. Look as he sails downwind in search of a caipirinha. Unfortunately for ancient Tillerman, the search would last another 2,000 years.

The kylix, or shallow wine cup was a table-top piece used at all meals. Many were highly decorated to adorn banquet tables and spoke of the good taste of the host. This kylix of Dionysos Crossing the Sea was painted by the famous 6th century artist, Exekias, and the original is found in the Museum Antiker Kleinkunst, in Munich.

The scene depicts a Homeric hymn of Dionysos’ first appearance in Greece. On his journey he was seized by pirates, and frightened the pirates away by making wine pour from his boat, and the mast spring with grape vines. The pirates jumped overboard and were turned into dolphins. Dionysos’ appearance in Greece as a striking young man with “flowing hair” was the beginning of the long-lasting Cult of Dionysos centered around the gift of wine that he brought.

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The Haunted Halloween Sailboat.

You have seen them. Be afraid, they are everywhere!




Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia
Circumnavigator gone to Davey Jones' locker?



Bodega Bay, California, USA
Sailor murdered by wife for buying a hole in the water.



Sausalito, California, USA
Liveaboard eaten by cats.



The streets of San Francisco! (A Quinn Martin Production)
Rescued by me.

Have a great weekend!

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Fish On Fridays. A Different Kind Of Fish.

Look Tills, Sunfish! Do you miss her?
Photo from this year's Sunfish World Championships, where David Loring took the crown.

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Tillerman Tuesday. [Video]

I love dolphins. Do you remember Flipper? He always helped Ranger Rick and his sons, Bud and Sandy chase down evil doers. Good job!

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Windsurfing Photo Of The Day, Dana Get's Some Air.

Original photo by Bunty, cropped and enhanced by some bozo in San Francisco.
Is it time to go to Malta and Goza for some fun? The more I see of it, the stronger the desire grows in me to visit.
Besides, I know someone who has a couple of farmhouses for rent.

Photo courtesy of Bunty Cachia.

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The Rich Man's SUP.

Listen chap, you didn't expect me to paddle, did you?
Nice stance.

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Tillerman Tuesday. His Next Project?

How to build a Boat made of Trash & Recyclables! - More DIY How To Projects

I wonder what other projects the Tillerman has up his sleeve? Maybe a time machine, so he can thwart Mr. O'Docker from knowing the answers before today. If you are reading this tomorrow, it will be today for you, but yesterday for me. More or less. I'm confused!

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