We asked, what does “ditty bag” mean and where did the term originate?
The ditty bag is a small bag in which a sailor keeps small tools and equipment, also personal articles according to John Rogers in Origins of Sea Terms.
The ditty bag and the sea bag were the first projects for an apprentice either [...]

Today’s challenge is: Ditty Bag. Do you know what this phrase means and how it originated?
Sailing Lingo aims to test your knowledge of the peculiar and sometimes indecipherable language of sailing. We pose a question and see who can answer it most accurately in the comments on the post. The following day we’ll post the answer [...]

Guest Katy Hope shared this great  photo and note  from a recent cruise of her husband at the help
“I personally felt more confident with a real crew member in charge…no offence to my darling husband!”

Amorgos, Greece, is one of the popular Greek Islands of the Cyclades. Located near Naxos and Ios, a few hours from Piraeus, Athens, its the island chosen by filmmaker Luc Besson for the scene of “The Big Blue.”
This Greek island has a lot to offer: beautiful beaches in crystal waters, whitewashed houses and [...]

Mike & Laura Rech sent us these great photos and note.
Photos of us taken during our Royal Clipper Windward Island cruise January 2009. Looking forward to taking others when we join you for two weeks this year!