The world’s largest Viking ship, the Norwegian Draken Harald Hårfagre, will be docking in New York City September 17-26. Draken Harald Hårfagre has been on an adventurous voyage, sailing from Haugesund, Norway across the North Atlantic Ocean via the Shetland Islands, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland to Newfoundland and into the St Lawrence Seaway and the Great Lakes the summer of 2016. She has visited numerous ports and has met thousands of people along her route, spreading the word about Vikings, the craftsmanship behind boatbuilding and the pursuance of ideas. Expedition America 2016 has encountered storms, icebergs, unpredicted weathers and many challenges along the route since the departure from Norway in April 2016. The aim to explore the voyage Vikings did a 1000 years ago and if it was possible to sail an open 115 ft wooden Viking ship across this waters has been proven and the arrival in New York City is the grand finale of this expedition. The Viking ship will arrive New York City September 17 and will be celebrated in a grand welcoming ceremony with speeches, interviews and Nordic entertainment. The ship will sail pass the Statue of Liberty around 11 am and arrive at North Cove Marina for the ceremony at 11.30 am. Welcome! It will be possible to visit the ship and the exhibition about the building of the ship and the history behind the expedition during the stay, Deck tours 11 am to 6 pm Sunday, September 18 - Thursday, September 22 Saturday, September 24 - Sunday, September 26 Tickets to deck tours is available in the exhibition area in the Winter Garden at Brookfield Place. $ 10 adults (age 18 and up) $ 5 children (ages 6 to 17) The ship will be docked in North Cove Marina at Brookfield Place 250 Vesey Street (just west of One World Trade Center) Make sure to catch the exhibition displayed in the Winter Garden at Brookfield Place.

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Fushifaru Maldives goes beyond the typical confines of sun, sea and sand. Located on the eastern fringe of Lhaviyani Atoll, the island’s surrounding ocean is a nature-lover’s paradise and home to eagle rays, parrotfish and even the occasional hammerhead shark. Accommodation options at the resort include Beach Villas and Water Villas and the island also has three restaurants, including Raakani Grill, which serviced flavourful Asian delicacies and a wide range of fresh seafood. For a more private dining experience, guests can also pick a spot anywhere on the island or sandbank to enjoy a customised meal. Read more: http://www.lalumitravels.com http://www.lalumitravels.blogspot.com http://www.maldivity.blogspot.com

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Just a little chilly! Little update for everyone, I am ready for warmer weather. 🥶 You can follow my adventures from Chicago to Kentucky Lake at https://svnowherequick.wordpress.com/

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Avant de prendre le départ du Vendée Globe, Armel Le Cléac'h, le skipper de Banque populaire a livré sa vision de cette course autour du monde en solitaire. __________________________________________________________________ Sailing News TV est la première chaîne Youtube sur la voile. Elle couvre tous les grands événements tels la Coupe de l'America, le Vendée Gobe, la Volvo Ocean Race, la Solitaire du Figaro, le circuit Extreme 40, la Route du Rhum et tous les grands records océaniques. Axée sur la croisière à la voile et la course au large, SailingNewsTV propose des vidéos sur l'apprentissage de la voile, la découverte des plus beaux sites au monde ou la présentation et les tests des bateaux, nouveautés des chantiers nautiques. Abonnez-vous à la chaîne Sailing News : https://www.youtube.com/user/SailingNewsTV Course au large, mer ▶ http://goo.gl/jWDHFo Site web ▶ http://www.sailingnews.fr Facebook ▶ https://www.facebook.com/sailingnews.tv Twitter ▶ https://twitter.com/sailingnewstv

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Stern view of a Forward-Facing Rowing System on a 16' New England Dory. Boat and rowing system built by Gig Harbor Boat Works. www.ghboats.com

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