Well, someone’s gotta do it, and in this case it’s Marine Biologist Mariano and the sports team! They look like they are having fun, and now our guests have a clearer view of the sea!

Journalist Anthony Davis recently sailed on a Costa Rica cruise, and he sent in some fun photos from his time on board. Here are some of the guests relaxing in the bowsprit net that is suspended over the sea!

On Monday we asked, what does Irish Reef mean and where did the term originate? According to “Origins of Sea Terms” by John G. Rogers, Irish Reef is a method of shortening sail (sometimes in a hurry) on a gaff-rigged fore-and-after, by lowering the peak. Thanks to everyone who played along.

Today’s challenge is: Irish Reef. Do you know what this term 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 section of the post. Be sure to check [...]

On Wednesday we asked, what does Antipodean Day mean and where did the term originate? According to “Origins of Sea Terms” by John G. Rogers, Antipodean Day is the day gained (or lost) crossing the International Dateline (approximately the 180th meridian) heading west. The word comes from the Greek hoi antipodes, roughly meaning opposite.