Clipper Ship Stad Amsterdam at Sea

Sometimes life itself can be much like rough seas! Such has been the case for mine in recent months and the reason why you have not seen many new posts recently! Yes, I will certainly survive the turmoil, and I'm looking forward to the days of calmer seas of life once again.

In the meantime, I find the grace of a clipper ship at sea to be quite relaxing for the soul, and I'm sure many of you feel the same as I - otherwise you wouldn't be sailing on over to Tall Sails Adventure!

Today I bring to you the grace of the Stad Amsterdam as she sails to take your cares of life away to sea. From blue skies to sunset her grace will relax you as you watch. And, for those of you who appreciate the decorative details of the clipper ships, you'll even get a glimpse of the mermaid at the bow. Relax and enjoy a few minutes at sea with the Stad Amsterdam.

Pirates Hijack Jordanian Ship

Pirate movies in Hollywood have glamorized the evil acts real pirates carry out. Some people also assume that pirates were really only bandits that existed years ago, but that simply is not true.

Although pirates in our era today may not wear the same attire, they certainly do exist. Only hours ago, pirates hijacked a Jordanian ship. More details in regards to the pirate attack will most likely be heard, but for now you can read about the pirate attack off the Somali coast.

Sailing Humor for the Beginner

If you're having a rough day at sea it may lighten your day if you read some humorous sailing stories. One story I came across is a great example of how things can quickly get out of hand when the wind has it's way with an unexperienced sailor. Ahoy! Here's a short and humorous sailing story to add some fun to your day.

Clipper Ship Maritime Art

Anyone who loves the artistic qualities of tall sails clapping in the wind most likely would also appreciate clipper ship art. I came across a maritime artists site and wanted to share his work with you.

Maritime artist Christopher Dunklee has completed many wonderful clipper ship scenes, so you'll want to surf on over there and look at his wonderful art! Have fun as you enjoy his artwork!

Lighthouse Tour of Cape Hatteras

Lighthouses make a great seaside adventure for everyone. The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse has provided light to sailors for over one hundred years. The lighthouse is open for tours so you can really take in the ocean views and get a feel for what it's like to be inside a historic lighthouse.

The next best thing to actually being able to tour the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, is to tour a portion of it on video. Grab your favorite beverage and sit back and enjoy the tour of the Cape Hatteras historic lighthouse located in North Carolina.

Whydah Pirate Ship Treasure Recovery

In February 1717 the Whydah and her cargo was captured by pirates led by "Black Sam" Bellamy. Pirate Bellamy then claimed the Whydah as his flagship.

On April 26, 1717 during the Whydah's second journey, she fought a fierce storm, but lost her battle against the raging storm at sea. The ship wrecked ashore at Wellfleet, MA and tons of silver, gold and other treasures from the ship were lost.

The ship wreck was located in 1984 and the Whydah is the first authenticated pirate ship in the world. The recovered gally bell is clearly marked as belonging to the Whydah, which has been the authenticating factor determining the wreck to be that of the Whydah.

Although the ships bell has been recovered, a vast amount of the Whydah's ship wreck treasure and artifacts are still lost at sea. The artifacts of the Whydah cover an estimated area of 40,000 square feet of sea floor. Arrr!

Sail to Historical Lighthouses

Lighthouses are a favorite destination for many seagoing adventures, and especially when you desire to take in a bit of history on your sailing trips. Packed with both character and purpose, lighthouses represent a long era and history of inspiration from sea to shining sea.

Dating back to 280 BC lighthouses stand the test of time, strong sea winds and storms due to their style of architecture. If you appreciate lighthouses you'll most likely want to include some lighthouse tours in your sailing adventures.

Not able to sail to your favorite lighthouse? Surf on over to Lighthouse Getaway and enjoy the various lighthouses featured on their site.