The first week for the season ending frosties regatta at SLYC was sailed under grey skies with big breeze. The crew on the Sigma 33 Squawk showed the rest of the YTC 2 yachts how to handle the spinnaker with ease. They setup to go deep and flew down the last run on the way to second place in Race 2. The team at bottom up boats hope you are enjoying the footage from the final regatta of the 2024 sailing season.

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Mount Fuji (日本, Fujisan), Japan's highest peak at 3,776 meters (12,389 ft), is a dormant stratovolcano (last erupted in 1707) and a designated UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. It is considered a sacred site for Shintoists, who believe the peak is sacred to the goddess Sengen-Sama The Name "Fuji" * Fujisan (富士山): While often called "Fujiyama" in the West, the Japanese refer to it as "Fujisan". Both "san" and "yama" mean mountain. * Obscure Origins: The exact origin of the name "Fuji" is unclear, but many theories exist, including "immortal" (fushi) or "not two" (peerless/fuji). * Kanji Meaning: The current characters for Fuji (富士) can be interpreted to mean "wealth" (富) and "man of status" (士). * Historic Names: In The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter (9th-10th century), an elixir of life is burned at the peak, leading it to be called fushi(immortal).  2. Curiosities and Unique Facts * Three Volcanoes in One: Mt. Fuji is actually three separate volcanoes stacked on top of each other: Komitake at the base, Kofuji in the middle, and Fuji at the top. * Privately Owned: The land from the 8th station (roughly 3,360 meters) to the summit is private property belonging to the Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha shrine. * Forbidden for Women: For centuries until the Meiji Restoration in 1868, women were forbidden from climbing the mountain. * "Fuji's Peak" (Hairline): A widow's peak hairline (a point in the middle of the forehead) is referred to as "Fuji's peak" in Japanese and is considered a marker of beauty. * Active Volcano: Despite being dormant for over 300 years, geologists still classify it as an active volcano. * 10 Stages (Gome): The trail to the top is divided into 10 "stations" or gome, with the fifth station being the highest point accessible by vehicle.

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The Melges 15 Class fired off a race at the Winter Series 1 despite stormy weather passing through the sunshine state. With 90 boats competing, the start was full of excitement! Now, sailors are drying off and enjoying Florida's warm hospitality. RESULTS ➡️ https://bit.ly/3vwVb9K

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Grand master funk himself B-Boi Juilan Chan (JC) will turn you from shy to superfly with his 30 day online dance tutorial. Check out his dope moves here with this free sample!

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@JillHeinerth on the rocks at the Rideau Trail #Shorts Subscribe to Jill's Youtube Channel for great adventure, outdoor and underwater content: http://www.Youtube.com/jillheinerth Jill’s website: http://www.IntoThePlanet.com Social: Jill Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/JillHeinerth Twitter - @JillHeinerth Instagram - @JillHeinerth Buy Jill’s Books Including her newest book: Into The Planet - My Life as a Cave Diver https://amzn.to/2Kgiry1

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