13:00 hours August 28, 2011. The engine is running to recharge the battery. I'm in the cabin and only find the corner of one cushion is wet. Everything else is in great shape. Nothing broken. Only a wet cushion. The exterior of the boat is good and The Force, our dinghy, is just where we left her. Winds probably didn't get higher than 50 mph our mettle wasn't tested to the max but it was tested.

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You just met "The One Whose Name Must Not Be Spoken" in a Bangkok park. Seeing a 2-meter Asian Water Monitor (known scientifically as Varanus salvator) just 1 meter away is a true Jurassic Park moment in the middle of the urban jungle. But in Thailand, this giant reptile is more than just wildlife — it's a living superstition. Locals call them "Hia," a word so heavy with bad luck it's used as a forbidden insult. To protect the local culture and bring fortune, we use the nickname "Tua Ngern Tua Thong" (Silver and Gold). But as a culinary anthropologist, I have to give you a warning: despite their calm look, these are apex predators. This protected species is vital to the Bangkok ecosystem, but they are dangerous. ⚠️ WHY YOU MUST STAY AWAY: The Bite: A toxic cocktail of bacteria and mild venomous enzymes. The Tail: A powerful whip that protects their territory. The Speed: They rule both land and water with lightning reflexes. They are beautiful to observe from a safe distance, but never forget: you are in THEIR territory. 🇹🇭 Would you dare to stand this close to a real-life dragon? Tell me in the comments! 👇

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Vacanze in barca a vela per single Croazia in barca a vela. settimana dal 20 al 27 agosto 2022

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Winter sailing is something else. Out at sea, the darkness of the Arctic winter opens up a whole new world. The days glow like endless sunrises and sunsets, and at night the northern lights steal the show. From the deck of a sailboat, you are right in the middle of it all. Film by Carl Filip Olsson

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TRAILER From Sailing Quarterly: Seamanship Vol. 2 Author Kevin Jeffrey explains solar, wind and water generators and how to integrate them into your boat's electrical system. (304E) Buy the complete volume at https://youtu.be/a-99saxnhJY Also at... http://www.thesailingchannel.tv/seamanship-training-vol-2/ https://vimeo.com/ondemand/seamanship2

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