http://www.starclippersblog.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:01:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Larry G. Haugh, Star Clippers' vice president of sales based in the company’s Miami office, recently sat down with "Vacation Agent" magazine to discuss programs and new itineraries. Here's what he had to say. Star Clippers has some interesting new itineraries planned for the upcoming year. Tell us about the new ... http://www.starclippersblog.com/2010/03/a-conversation-with-larry-haugh-part-i/ We asked, what does “nibbling” mean and where did the term originate? Nibbling, typically  refers to taking small bites out of a tasty treat, but in the sailing world it refers to the pointed shapes of the ends of certain deck planks. According to John G. Rogers' Origins of Sea Terms these ... http://www.starclippersblog.com/2010/03/sailing-lingo-answer-nibbling/ Today’s challenge is: Nibbling. 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 ... http://www.starclippersblog.com/2010/03/sailing-lingo-nibbling/ In response to our Facebook request, guest Harriet Hall sent in these lovely nighttime photos from her crossing aboard Royal Clipper. If you're not a Facebook fan of Star Clipper, become one by clicking on the Facebook icon on the left of this page under "Follow Us." http://www.starclippersblog.com/2010/03/nighttime-photos-from-a-royal-clipper-crossing/ Curu contains Costa Rica’s first private national wildlife refuge. Located on the southern Nicoya Peninsula, the area offers easy access to see some of the most sought-after species such as howler and spider monkeys, scarlet macaws, collared peccary, coyotes, iguanas and hundreds of species of tropical and migratory birds. ... http://www.starclippersblog.com/2010/03/port-of-the-week-islas-tortugas-curu-national-reserve-costa-rica/ Ever wondered what the view is like from the bow net? Check out this video we came across. http://www.starclippersblog.com/2010/03/a-relaxing-day-on-the-net/ Here are some nighttime photos from our wonderful cruise on the Royal Clipper. It was an amazing experience. My best, Nina Long http://www.starclippersblog.com/2010/03/nighttime-photos-from-a-royal-clipper-cruise/ 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 ... http://www.starclippersblog.com/2010/02/sailing-lingo-answer-ditty-bag/ 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 ... http://www.starclippersblog.com/2010/02/sailing-lingo-ditty-bag/ 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!" http://www.starclippersblog.com/2010/02/postcards-at-the-helm/