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1. The phrase “feeling blue” originated at sea. When a ship lost its captain during a voyage, the sailors would sail blue flags, indicating their loss. Today, when you say you feel blue, you are feeling sad. 2. Sailing has been part of the Olympics since 1896. Except for the 1904 Summer Games, sailing has been included in all modern Olympic games. That makes it one of the longest running Olympic disciplines around. 3. Sailing around the world westward is more difficult than eastward. Most world-record contenders choose to sail eastward due to the stronger and more predictable winds and currents that push eastward in the Southern Hemisphere. 4. “He’s a loose cannon” is another phrase with sailing roots. The cannons on a ship could weigh up to 3,400 pounds. Just as a loose cannon could cause damage on ship, a person referred to as such may also create unwelcome situations. 5. The world-record sailing speed is 65.45 knots (121km/h). As of November 2012, the fastest sailing speed on record is held by Australian Paul Larsen. His specially designed Sailrocket 2 has an unconventional design meant for high-speed sailing.

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A highly emotional moment this morning aboard the Race for Water when the Te mano o te moana team arrived with Ganany, a green turtle of 30 centiments and 6 kilos. The first day of the rest of the life of Ganany start today because, for the first she is going to evolve in total freedom in the Pacific ocean. Offshore the Cook bay, from the Race for Water float, Marco Simeoni and the doctor Cécile Gaspard carefully put him on the water, before seeing him dive and go away... The Race for Water Foundation is dedicated to the preservation of the water and the oceans in particular. Today, seriously under threat from plastic pollution, it is imperative that this essential resource for life is protected.To prevent plastic waste from reaching the waterways and oceans by developing social models and business models that give value to plastic waste and hence encourage its collection. Follow the odyssey : → Website : https://www.raceforwater.org/ → Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/raceforwaterfoundation/ → Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/RaceForWater → Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/raceforwater

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RS Electric Boats were honoured to support the 2025 Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race with two RS Pulse 63s powered by RAD Propulsion. It was a fantastic weekend on the water, and we’re proud to see zero-emissions vessels included in the support fleet for the first time ever — a positive step towards a more sustainable future for this historic event. Find out more - https://www.rselectricboats.com/electric-vessels-support-iconic-oxford-and-cambridge-2025-boat-race/

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Catamaran Cruiser Lil Hobo Houseboat decked out for Christmas

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