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krakenlife.com (37)in #knot • 6 years ago
Dongfeng's triumph in Volvo Ocean Race is amazing. This is why.
Almost 40 000 miles race was decided on 40 miles near Netherlands. Always the second. Like all the time… Although sporting sailors are known for having kind of an ego and…
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krakenlife.com (37)in #meme • 6 years ago
Volvo Ocean Race MEME
They did not win any leg they said... The east way is not good they said... Now, say that to the Kanji club!
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krakenlife.com (37)in #technology • 6 years ago
Tesla Powerwall on your boat. Revolution or a bad idea?
A few years ago, Tesla Motor unveiled their Powerwall – a top-notch battery pack able to power average home with a solar system. Two years ago they released an upgraded version…
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krakenlife.com (37)in #boat • 6 years ago
Thinking about a wooden sailboat?
Classic boats will never go out of fashion, even in the age of carbon fibre hulls. They may seem as a luxury that only rich get to enjoy, but even with a more modest budget, you…
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krakenlife.com (37)in #knot • 6 years ago
Running rigging a.k.a. “all your ropes”
Before you untie the lines, you should take a closer look at them. Choosing the right kind of rope for the right kind of job is crucial, don't just throw money at things that…
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krakenlife.com (37)in #knot • 6 years ago
Skippers, don’t get jailed for owning a satellite phone!
Emergency reasons, urgent calls home, weather informations and the allmighty Internet. They are the reasons why satellite phone is a must-have for living aboard. Did you know…
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krakenlife.com (37)in #knot • 6 years ago
An old man is sailing solo to New Zealand on a small boat
79-year old Sven Yrvind started his 15 000 miles voyage It would be very inaccurate to introduce him as a retired man despite his age. He is going to spend his 80th birthday…
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krakenlife.com (37)in #knot • 6 years ago
Oyster’s MAYDAY answered
Can one sunk ship bring a whole shipyard to the ground? In this league it could. Established in 1973, Oyster Marine became a synonym for premiur cruisers capable for regattas…
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krakenlife.com (37)in #travel • 6 years ago
How these diving masks can kill you
More deaths each year sparked the debate about safety and Hawaii is leading the conversation. You may remember when in 2015 full-face snorkeling masks made their debute on…
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krakenlife.com (37)in #cartoons • 6 years ago
Forgotten TV shows and movies for kids onboard
If there are children onboard your vessel, you know how hard it can be to entertain them. Whether the small humans in question are your own, friend's, or extended family members…
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krakenlife.com (37)in #netflix • 6 years ago
Ridley Scott’s HMS Terror - A scary delicacy for sailors
The AMC Network released history series about frightful destiny of HMS Terror and HMS Erebor crew There are many heavy stories to hear related to sailing in past centuries.…
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krakenlife.com (37)in #pirate • 6 years ago
Hoist the colours - a secret pirate song
Theme song for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2018) is inspired by an interesting tradition. “The king and his men, stole the Queen from her bed. And bound her in…
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krakenlife.com (37)in #pets • 6 years ago
Sailing with pets longterm
Cruising with your pet companion is possible. Some cats and dogs don't really care about where they are, as long as their humans are close by. But how does a canine or feline…
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krakenlife.com (37)in #sailing • 6 years ago
Garmin Quantix 5 - is it worth the money?
How about controlling your autopilot from watches on your hand? The previous model - Quantix 3 was very successful between sailors. Now, Quantix 5 had been on the market almost…
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