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Conservation of solar power; it is time to stop worrying about cleaner air--let's concentrate on some serious ecology. Save the sun from burning up before its time...
The solar powered bear and birdie were keen to swing but you can see their predicament. Happily the snow melted, in the afternoon, and they were swinging back and forth like a house on fire. I think they've been waiting, all winter, to get outside and have fun.
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Daniel James Muehlhausen (August 5, 1966–June 1, 1997)
A 10-mile stretch of California State Route 62 is designated the CHP Officer Daniel J. Muehlhausen Memorial Highway from 5.4 mi (8.7 km) west of the State Route 177 junction to 4.6 mi (7.4 km) east of the State Route 177 junction.
This little memorial is off the side of the road where most people will never see it. There is nothing around that tells Officer Muehlhausen's story. Several of the decorations around the cross are solar-powered lights that bathe the cross in a eerie blue glow at night.
I found an article about him on the California Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation website. Below that is the California State Assembly Concurrent Resolution that established the "CHP Officer Daniel J. Muehlhausen Memorial Highway."
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Officer Daniel J. Muehlhausen
CHP Indio
Date of Birth: August 5, 1966
Date Appointed: April 20, 1995
End of Watch: June 1, 1997
For the second time in three weeks, officers from the Indio station of the California Highway Patrol buried one of their own. More than 1,000 mourners, including the family of officer Saul Martinez, who died May 15 after being struck by a car near Desert Hot Springs, filled St. Catherine's Catholic Church to honor the memory of officer Daniel James Muehlhausen.
Muehlhausen, 30, was killed Sunday, June 1, in a head-on collision when a pickup truck driven by an Oceanside man crossed the double-yellow line on a narrow stretch of Highway 62 north of Desert Center.
Muehlhausen died about 11 a.m. as he was responding to assist a motorist whose car had become disabled. According to the CA Highway Patrol, a Toyota truck crossed over the double-yellow line and slammed into his cruiser, causing both vehicles to burst into flames. The driver of the pickup, 20-year-old Seth Harris of Oceanside, and his passenger, 17-year-old Larry Kern Jr. of Carlsbad, were also killed.
CHP accident investigators said the truck was one of four vehicles traveling home to the Oceanside area after spending a weekend at a mini-truck show on the California side of Lake Havasu. Investigators are attempting to determine whether the Toyota's hydraulics and excessive speed contributed to the fire that burned all three bodies beyond recognition.
The CHP's Indio office closed for the day so all 75 patrol officers, clerks and dispatchers could attend the services. Surrounding stations covered patrols and dispatches. "The entire squad is numb," said Capt. John J. Benoit, the Indio commander.
Benoit recalled Muehlhausen's gentle spirit, eagerness and enthusiasm. "Dan was a source of brightness and light," he said. The commander told the Indio staff members he was proud they have carried on with their duties, despite overwhelming grief and pain from the loss of two coworkers. Many wept when he said, "Dan, say hello to Saul for us."
Muehlhausen's colleagues said he was a California Highway Patrol officer who stopped his patrol car to herd dogs away from traffic and always rescued motorists in distress. "He epitomized what the California Highway Patrol was all about," CHP Commissioner Dwight Helmick said. "When helping someone he was at his happiest."
"Our hearts are heavy," Officer Larry Cuslidge said. "The healing process is slow to begin." Muehlhausen's casket was carried inside the church by white-gloved CHP officers in dress uniform. Officer Dan Morrison walked in front, carrying the slain officer's hat. During the morning service, uniformed officers, family members and childhood friends broke into tears as the Rev. Tom Burdick attempted to ease the pain of Muehlhausen's death.
"Dan was a straight arrow. He was someone who could stand up for what's right in a world that so often goes wrong," Burdick said. "He was the kind of man you wanted to introduce your sister to."
Fellow officers remembered him as a smart, dedicated patrolman who loved helping motorists.
"He always wanted to be a CHP officer and loved assisting people," said Officer Doug Myers, who roomed with Muehlhausen at the academy. "He used to help me with my homework at the academy, and I used to wonder about how easy it was for him. I'd burn the midnight oil, and he'd be asleep by 8 p.m." Myers told how he became close friends with Muehlhausen when they trained together. They shared friendly rivalry that continued in Indio, where both began their CHP careers. "What I admired most about Dan was how he treated others," Myers said with calm and genuine concern.
Muehlhausen, who was single and lived in a mobile home park next door to his parents in Perris, graduated from the CHP Academy in April 1995. Before entering, he earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy and law-and-society from the University of California, Riverside. He entered the California Highway Patrol Academy in October 1994 and was assigned to the Indio station in April 1995.
"I'm sorry he could not serve longer," said his father Ernest after the service, as he held his son's badge. It's going to take a long time to heal. We think of you every night, son, and miss you so much."
After the 90-minute church service, Muehlhausen's family and friends were escorted to Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Memorial Park in Riverside by hundreds of law enforcement cruisers and motorcycles. All along the seven-mile-route, people stood silently on sidewalks, in parking lots and on apartment balconies, watching the motorcade pass. Car mechanics laid down their tools. A cook stood outside a fast-food restaurant. Students lined a sidewalk outside Norte Vista High School.
At the cemetery, 32 U.S. flags encircled the graveside. Bagpiper Jim Gentry played "Amazing Grace" as officers carried the coffin. CHP officers and family members laid carnations, roses and Muehlhausen's CHP dress hat atop the gray coffin with the CHP insignia.
Commissioner Dwight "Spike" Helmick gave a framed state flag to Muehlhausen's parents and St. Catherine's pastor Tom Burdick presented them with a cross from the funeral procession. A CHP rifle team fired a salute as four CHP airplanes and three CHP helicopters flew overhead in a missing man" formation. "It's going to take time to recover," said Dan's brother David, 36. "The support we received from this tragedy has shown me that there are so many good people in this world, even though we tend to think it's bad - but it's not. For me, it's time to take care of my parents because that's what Dan would want."
Muehlhausen's family said that all he'd ever wanted to be was a cop. As an 8-year-old, Muehlhausen pretended to be a motorcycle officer while riding his mini-bike, David Muehlhausen said. "He's always been interested in law enforcement because he really thought he could make the world a safer place to live," David stated. "He was the logical one in the family and always was able to make sense of things and reason them out."
Muehlhausen said his brother prepared to be a law enforcement officer for most of his life - beginning after graduation from Notre Dame High School in Riverside and the University of California, Riverside.
Muehlhausen's mother Elaine struggled to put the day into words. "We are having a tough time, and I don't know what else to say," she said. "I feel in my heart... he was a special son."
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[California State] Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 29
BILL NUMBER: ACR 29 CHAPTERED 07/08/03
RESOLUTION CHAPTER 90
FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 8, 2003
ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY JULY 3, 2003
ADOPTED IN SENATE JUNE 30, 2003
AMENDED IN SENATE JUNE 23, 2003
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MAY 5, 2003
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MARCH 24, 2003
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MARCH 6, 2003
INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Benoit
(Coauthors: Assembly Members Bogh, Garcia, Aghazarian, Bates, Berg, Bermudez, Campbell, Canciamilla, Chan, Chavez, Chu, Cogdill, Cohn, Corbett, Correa, Cox, Daucher, Diaz, Dutra, Dutton, Dymally, Firebaugh, Frommer, Harman, Jerome Horton, Shirley Horton, Keene, Koretz, La Malfa, La Suer, Laird, Leno, Levine, Lieber, Liu, Longville, Lowenthal, Maddox, Maldonado, Matthews, Maze, McCarthy, Montanez, Mountjoy, Mullin, Nakanishi, Nakano, Nation, Negret McLeod, Nunez, Oropeza, Pacheco, Parra, Pavley, Plescia, Reyes, Richman, Ridley-Thomas, Runner, Salinas, Samuelian, Simitian, Spitzer, Steinberg, Strickland, Vargas, Wesson, Wiggins, Wolk, Wyland, and Yee)
FEBRUARY 14, 2003
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 29--Relative to Daniel J. Muehlhausen Memorial Highway.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 29, Benoit. Daniel J. Muehlhausen Memorial Highway.
This measure would designate a specified portion of State Highway Route 62 as the "CHP Officer Daniel J. Muehlhausen Memorial Highway."
The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate plaques and markers showing that special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect those plaques and markers.
WHEREAS, The calling to be a peace officer is one of the highest vocations of public service, and any individual who accepts this calling is worthy of the highest respect and honor the community, state, and nation can provide; and
WHEREAS, California Highway Patrol Officer Daniel J. Muehlhausen, badge number 13933, was killed in the line of duty on June 1, 1997. Daniel J. Muehlhausen was struck by an errant driver while en route to assist a disabled motorist on eastbound State Highway Route 62 east of State Highway Route 177; and
WHEREAS, Daniel J. Muehlhausen succumbed to his injuries as a result of this collision; and
WHEREAS, Daniel J. Muehlhausen was survived at the time of the accident by his father, Ernest, his mother Elaine, his brother David, and many beloved family members and friends; and
WHEREAS, Daniel J. Muehlhausen was born on August 8, 1966, in Hemet, California. He lived in Riverside, California where he attended and graduated from Notre Dame High School; and
WHEREAS, Prior to beginning his career with the California Highway Patrol, Daniel J. Muehlhausen graduated from the University of California, Riverside, with a degree in Philosophy; and
WHEREAS, Daniel J. Muehlhausen joined the California Highway Patrol on October 17, 1994. After successfully completing his academy training on April 20, 1995, he reported to the Indio area; and
WHEREAS, Daniel J. Muehlhausen made significant contributions to traffic safety and to the motoring public while assigned to the Indio office of the California Highway Patrol; and
WHEREAS, Daniel J. Muehlhausen served two years as a sworn peace officer for the California Highway Patrol and was known by his fellow officers for his dedication to the department and to the protection of the citizens of this state; and
WHEREAS, It would be a fitting tribute to the memory of Officer Daniel J. Muehlhausen to name a 10-mile segment of State Highway Route 62, near its intersection with State Highway Route 177, in Riverside County, as the "CHP Officer Daniel J. Muehlhausen Memorial Highway"; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby officially designates that portion of State Highway Route 62, from 5.4 miles west to 4.6 miles east of the intersection with State Highway Route 177, in Riverside County, the "CHP Officer Daniel J. Muehlhausen Memorial Highway"; and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate plaques and markers, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing this special designation, and upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover that cost, to erect those plaques and markers; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Department of Transportation and to the author of this resolution for appropriate distribution.
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I strolled the beach and pier and took some photos on a recent family trip.
The Ferris Wheel was recently renovated and is solar powered. I has lovely patterns at night, but I did not get the opportunity to take any night shots.
My daughter interviewed at some schools in LA and we stayed at the Marriott Le Merigot in Santa Monica.
130 feet above the Santa Monica Pier this is the only solar powered Ferris wheel in the world, and also one of the Santa Monica Pier icons.
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Very big solarpowered greenhouses in the middle of a field in a forest in Tanzania, in the style of thin steel structure, forced perspective, in the style of dutch realism, photographed by Olaf Otto Becker, large format camera --aspect 5:4 --s 750 --style raw - @frani
Noticed this watch via a forum and liked the watch. Also the concept behind the watch is nice; consciously designed, ethically produced, no battery and powered by light.
They make the watch from recycled material. It doesn't say much about the movement,...
For me just a nice watch with 10atm, which is just a nice grab & go watch. Currently have it on a Barton strap as the original straps,..... just aren't that great.
Initial sketch for creating the world's first solar-powered, GPS-enabled, geotagging, camera bike. It uploads photos to your Flickr account every minute. Alas, these babies are not for sale but you can check out more here.
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The Adventure of a Lifetime
Juan Sebastian Elcano and Ferdinand Magellan, these are the names that will forever be embedded not only in the history of sailing but also in the history of the entire world. Arguably, they are known as the first sailors who successfully circumnavigated the world. Around the 1500s, Elcano and Magellan sailed from Spain in 5 ships, the Trinidad, the San Antonio, the Concepcion, the Santiago and the Victoria. The Trinidad was helmed by Magellan and the Victoria by Elcano.
Among Elcano and Magellan’s crew were around 200 members. After 3 years of sailing, they finally returned to Spain. Along the way, they discovered new trade routes, met new civilizations and cultures, established territories and gained glory for themselves and their countries. The voyage was not with sacrifices though Magellan himself was killed in an island that will later be part of present-day the Philippines. Out of the 200 crew, only 18 remained along with Elcano. Out of the 5 ships, only the Victoria reached Spanish harbors.
The casualties of the first circumnavigation may have been great but compared to the succeeding attempt, it can truly be considered successful.
The second attempt, under the leadership of Andres de Urdaneta, was a failure when they lost all seven ships. Urdaneta made amends on his next attempt; on 1536 he was the second successful sailor who circumnavigated the world.
From then on, every century has been met by successful voyages. In the 1600s, around 8 recorded attempts and successes have been made. In the later parts of the 1700s, the first non-European, Robert Gray, succeeded in sailing around the world. Fast forward to the 1900s, circumnavigation has been made possible even without the backing of countries and kingdoms. With advances in sailing technology, sailors are able to sail around the world more than one time. Electa and Irving Johnson sailed the world 7 times. Crews also became younger; Robin Lee Graham was around 16 years old when he sailed around 1965. In the 2000s, history again recorded a few world “firsts”. Among these records is the first non-stop circumnavigation, a deaf crew member, the fastest female sailor, the fastest solo voyage, the largest ship, the first solarpowered and the oldest sailor. These records are not only proofs of the advances in technology that make sailing around the world more possible but also give insight on the diversity of the sailors themselves. While sailing was once exclusively held by Europeans alone, today people from all races and cultures take part in this adventure. Before, only adult men were accepted into this elite club of sailing. Today, not only are the sailors getting younger but women too are taking part in the voyage.
The adventure does not discriminate; it welcomes men and women, young and old, Europeans, Americans, Hispanics, Asians, and other races and ethnicities. Even the inexperienced can take part in this adventure. There is only one type of person that is excluded from sailing, the unprepared. The adventure gives no room for those who neither have the preparation nor the respect and appreciation for nature and its challenges. The rich history of circumnavigation shows that in these modern times, sailing is no longer a fantasy that you can only dream but a reality that you can truly achieve. The first step begins with setting your destination.
Setting Your Destination
Routes
Planning out your route is the first consideration you have to make in your adventure. Most of the time your point of origin will determine the best and most efficient route you can take. Before you begin tracing your path, it is best to understand the definition that technically qualifies as truly sailing around the world. There are three criteria that qualify for circumnavigation.
These three are then reflected by two accepted routes. The three criteria are:
Pass through each of the longitudinal lines or the meridian lines. This requires you to set a path that will circle the globe around the two poles.
Pass in between antipodal points. This requires that you should cover a distance equal to the at least the width of the Earth or 12,765 km.
Travel at a distance at least equal to the circumference of the Earth.
When you have satisfied the above two criteria, your total distance traveled should be at least the same as Earth’s circumference or 40,075 km. The two routes are:
1.Race Route. This is the route used by more experienced sailors. This is meant to be used when the objective is to beat records because it offers the fastest route possible.
2.Canal Route. This is the route that takes advantage of the two canals that will make the voyage fast but at the same time maximize the trip. It offers access to the continents major ports, making it a scenic option for leisure sailors. Here is a sample route that you can take that satisfies the above criteria:
1.From Europe and the Mediterranean
2.Canary Islands
3.Caribbean
4.North America or South America
5.Panama Canal
6.The Marquesas Islands or Galapagos Islands
7.French Polynesia and Tahiti
8.Fiji
9.New Zealand or Australia
10.North to the Red Sea and the Suez Canal or
11.South to Cape Horn and southern Africa
12.Brazil
13.Europe
Here is the route travel by Zac Sunderland, a 17 year old American who sailed around the world. He is the second youngest sailor so far. The current youngest is a 16 year old Australian Jessica Watson.
1.From west coast US
2.The northern tip of Australia
3.The southern tip of Africa
4.The northern tip of South America
5.Through the Panama Canal
6.North towards west coast US
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Duration
There is no definite duration for sailing around the world. Those opt for the fast routes, such as those who are racing or trying to beat a record can take as short as 78 days, 2 hours and 16 minutes. This was made by Francois Gabart. On the other hand most casual sailors can take more than a year to sail. This is because they take advantage of exploring the countries where they will dock. Part of the adventure of sailing is allowing you the opportunity to make the same discoveries as with the first circumnavigators of the world. Most leisure sailors take their time in docking their yachts in marinas and then exploring the harbor city. While some will use their yacht as their accommodation for the duration of their stay in another country, some will go further in the country and stay at different locations.
Timing
Aside from the actual duration of the voyage, there are other considerations in terms of the timing of the trip. Some factors that will influence your journey are:
1.Prevailing Winds
2.Storm Seasons
3.Ocean Currents
Sailing relies on the prevailing winds. Ride with the winds and you can generate speed and efficiency in your trip. Ride against it and your journey will either be slowed or be doomed to failure. Match your route points so that you can take advantage of the winds when it is present. When there is no wind, it is best that you are nearing the harbor. These winds can be found on specific areas determined by longitude and latitude. Each wind also will have its own name and characteristics.
Some of the prevailing winds that you have to consider are:
1.The Inter-tropical Convergence Zone
2.The Trade Winds
3.The Variables
4.The Westerlies & Easterlies
The Intertropical Convergence Zone or the ITCZ, the Equatorial Trough or the Doldrums are found in 5 to10 degrees North and 5 to 10 degrees south of the equator. Winds of the ITCZ vary and are at best light. They carry heavy rain and thunderstorms during wet seasons and extremely hot and humid air during dry spells. Suffice to say, you want to avoid these winds during your voyage. On top op of the actual problematic characteristics of the ITCZ, you will probably encounter them during your voyage around the world, especially if you plan to cross the equator. Another danger with ITCZ is its variability. Changes in the season and the ocean can affect these winds. Expect these winds to have a wide range of coverage during July and August. While before the ITCZ is confined to 5 to 10 degrees in these months they can reach up to 20 degrees. On the other hand, if you reach these coordinates around February to March, expect the ITCZ to have a narrower coverage and more forgiving characteristics. Western parts of both the Atlantic and Pacific also become easier to navigate because the ITCZ is gentler as you move west. The next layer of the globe, belonging to the 10 to 30-degree coordinates, is the territory of the trade winds. 10 to 30 degrees north belongs to the North East Trades and 10 to 30 degrees south belongs to the South East Trades. They are the opposite of the ITCZ. While you want to avoid the ITCZ, you want to ride these winds for as long as you have them in your route. They provide strong winds that can propel you faster towards your destination. They are best for westbound routes On the 30 to 45-degree coordinates are the Variables. They are similar to the ITCZ in terms of strength and variability. There key difference is in the weather they bring. These winds are not as humid and do not carry as much rainfall as the ITCZ. It is best to avoid these winds as soon as you can as with the ITCZ. Around the 45 to the 60-degree coordinates are the Westerlies. These winds are great for west to east routes. Northern hemisphere Westerlies move southwest. Southern hemisphere Westerlies move northwest. These winds have similar to characteristics to the ITCZ. However, both Westerlies have different characteristics. Those winds north of the equator are generally better than winds in the south. These southern Westerlies are infamous as the Roaring Forties and the Furious Fifties because they carry storms and waves that are difficult to navigate. Easterlies belong to the North to 60 degrees north and the South Pole to 60 degrees south. Take note that the coordinates are approximations. They refer to the general area where you can find these winds; some will definitely widen or narrow during seasons. These winds will definitely overlap in between the coordinates. The lesson here is that you have to anticipate the winds along your route to either take advantage of them or to avoid them entirely
Storm Seasons
It is best to plot your route while taking into consideration the tropical storm seasons of the area that you will pass on your voyage. Aside from storm season, be prepared for hurricanes, typhoons, cyclone, and monsoons. It is best to stay in the docks and delay your voyage than risk going through a storm. While some yachts can weather storms, smaller ones risk capsizing.
Ocean Currents
Ocean currents generally move in the same direction as with the prevailing winds. North of the equator, expect current to move in a clockwise direction, south of the equator moves in a counterclockwise direction.
Getting on a Yacht
As a Volunteer Crew Mem
There are several ways that you can get yourself on a yacht. One of the best options is to be a volunteer crew member. This gives you several advantages, such as training, economy, and networking. If you are a first-time sailor, learning from more experienced peers will help you when you start your own adventure. Experience is the best teacher and you will definitely learn a lot in the actual situations. Best practices, insights and the culture of sailing around the world will definitely provide you with a wealth of information that no other reference can offer. Although technically you will not get paid with wages for your service, your work in the yacht will pay for your way. This is especially useful for those sailors who do not have enough funds to cover for their own expenses. Finally, you can create relationships and an entire network of captains, navigators, crew members and other professionals that can give you guidance or can even be part of your future crew.
As a Paying Client
If you want to have the best of both worlds, taking in the adventure as a captain or crew member but still have the entire voyage for yourself, then the best option to get on a yacht is become an owner yourself. If this is your choice, your task is to find the best yacht for you. The average cost of yachts that is ready to sail around the world will be around $30,000 to $50,000. Brand new and luxury yachts can cost millions Of course, the more luxurious you want your yacht to be, the more expensive it will become. Aside from the actual cost and depending on your sailing skills and desire to have someone with you on the trip, you may also need to pay for crew wages. Repairs, maintenance and upkeep will also cost you. If your route involves passing through the canals, you will also be charged. Then, there is also the added cost of food, fuel and other daily expense that you may incur on your trip. Sailing costs will start from the most frugal from $2000 to the more luxurious expenses of $5,000 per month of the voyage. On the average, expect these expenses for your trip:
Payment for marinas: $300 per month of the voyage may change depending on duration you dock your yacht.
Land transportation for resupplying: $200 per month of the voyage
Miscellaneous expenses such as propane water, garbage, phone and internet: $100 per month of the voyage
Food: $1000 per month of the voyage or depending on your requirements
Maintenance, Repairs & Replacements: $200 per month of the voyage
Immigration fees, cruise fees and dockages: $100 per month of the voyage
Passing by the canals around $1,500 to $3,000 per way. This may seem expensive but if you plan to save on time, the savings will definitely make up for the cost.
Learning Your Skills
Sailing
Knowledge and application on boat handling, takeoffs, landing, and docking must be learned. Skills on upward sailing and sail handling, jibing and tacking are definitely needed. Heel control sail trim, sail-shape controls, and basic aerodynamics should be part of your skill set. Advanced skills are also. Formal education and training are also offered. Certifications are also issued for successfully completing a program. Although not required, this education will prove useful especially for those without any prior knowledge on sailing. If you have the resources to cover the training, take as many as you can. If not, consider prioritizing the courses. Sailing and navigation is your first choice, next is use of the radio, then first aid and lastly is repairs and maintenance. If you have a companion with you, it is best to divide the training programs and then teach each other after the course.
Navigation
This is the single most important skill for sailing around the world aside from the actual sailing skills. You need to learn the basics on positions, reading nautical charts, using a compass, plotting your course, predicting tides, currents and winds. Signals, such as lights, shapes and sounds also needed to be learned. Although yachts are now equipped with radar and GPS, it is also best to learn about basic celestial navigation.
Rescue
There are two kinds of rescue skills you need before you sail around the world. First, you need to be able to learn about rescuing people, like yourself or your crew. Learn basic rescue techniques such as those for persons overboard, drowning and other first aid techniques such as for cuts, fractures and other potential accidents. You also need to be familiar with VHF radio, especially if you need to make a mayday.
Leadership
This skill is especially necessary if you are leading a crew. Learn to create teamwork by creating cordial relationships between your team. Be ready to mediate in case of arguments and be open to suggestions from your crew. At the end of the day, remember that you bear command responsibility for all actions of your crew. Both their failure and success are yours.
Lone Sailor
Several people have succeeded in sailing around the world alone. Most of them report three things that helped them become successful in the voyage: belief in oneself, motivation and communication. These sailors reached their goal by building their self-confidence. It is easy to doubt yourself when you are alone, you may even second guess yourself on every decision you make. However, with confidence
Preparing Your Logistics
Food, Shelter & Clothing
Provisioning is your first concern for extended trips such as sailing around the world. Your minimum inventory must last from the moment you leave port to your arrival on the next dock plus you need to have an excess amount just in case something unexpected happens. Here are some considerations that you need to make when deciding on your provisions:
The timeframe of your voyage. The length of time will determine how much you need to stock up on food and water. Take into consideration any chances for stops that you can make to resupply. The more provisions you have the safer it will be.
Crew. Ask for the dietary appetites and restrictions of your team along with the actual head count. Allergies, religious and health concerns should be planned in advanced.
Ease of preparation. If you have cooking skills and equipment, then you may opt to be cooking on board. If not, then it is best to stick to ready to eat meals. In case of emergency, the last thing you want to think about is if you still have cooking oil to fry your meal. Assess your galley and its equipment too if your menu can be handled.
Storage. As much as you want to stock up, you will be limited by the storage space of your yacht. You can only take as much as your space permits so plan wisely. Do not use storage space meant for other items, such as first aid, communication equipment and others as food storage. Here are some items that you need to have:
Water. You cannot have enough water. This is the single most important provision that you need to be in hand on your yacht.
Refrigerator. This is your most important item in your galley. This will prolong the shelf life of most of your food products. Choose wisely on what to put since most yachts will have small sized fridges.
Canned and dehydrated goods. Aside from their ease of preparation since most of them are ready to eat or require only cooking in water, these items are also easy to store. These provisions are also useful in case of emergencies such as being stranded for longer periods of time.
Cooking skills and equipment. Most probably you will be cooking on prolonged trips. This means that you have to brush up on your cooking skills especially if you will be designated as the cook of the crew.
Hard vegetables. If you will stock up on vegetables, be sure to choose those that do not easily rot or ripen, such as potatoes, root crops, beans and legumes. Avoid tomatoes, peaches and similar fruits and veggies.
Candies, wines and similar items. Of course, sailing around the world need to be more than just a serious voyage but a fun trip as well. As long as you take them in moderation, junk food, candies, alcohol and wine will always have a place in your galley.
Health & Safety
Have several first aid kits scattered around your yacht. This way in case one is damaged or lost, you still have a spare. If you have any medications that you need to take on a long term basis, make sure you stock up on them, since they may not be easily purchased on your next destination.
Rest & Leisure
During long stretches, you will need some way to relax and de-stress. Bring items that can provide you with leisure. Playing cards, board games, puzzles and other games that do not require electricity will take your mind off the sailing when you are in calm waters. Bring fishing rods, inflatable boats, beach balls and any other toys that your yacht can still store. Of course, never forget to bring cameras, rechargeable batteries and other gear that can record your adventure.
Insurance, Medical & Legal Considerations
Although not required, having an insurance to cover you on your voyage will put your mind at ease. Any untoward accidents that may require medical attention will be reimbursed by these insurance products. Consult your broker for information regarding this kind of insurance, take note the riskier your voyage is the higher the premium will be.
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Craig Venter looks over his newly minted black Tesla #226 at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego, a venue for sweet dreams
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This lonely house is well known by the Wilburites. =)
Wilbur Hot Springs. Volcanic Mineral Springs and Solar-Powered Hotel surrounded by an 1800 acre Nature Preserve. photo by Meg Solaegui.
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by Meg Solaegui
Wilbur Hot Springs 1800 acre Nature Preserve, Volcanic Mineral Springs and Solar-Powered Eco-Hotel
FaceBook: www.facebook.com/WilburHotSprings
Pinterest: pinterest.com/wilbursprings
by Meg Solaegui.
Wilbur Hot Springs 1800 acre Nature Preserve, Volcanic Mineral Springs and Solar-Powered Eco-Hotel
FaceBook: www.facebook.com/WilburHotSprings
Pinterest: pinterest.com/wilbursprings
Sarana teaches workshops throughout the year at Wilbur Hot Springs, Esalen, and in Mexico and Alaska. Her classes are suitable for beginners, intermediate and long-time practitioners. She incorporates Kirtan, devotional chanting, in many of her classes.
Wilbur Hot Springs Volcanic Mineral Springs and Solar-Powered Eco-Hotel
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Meadow in the Wilbur Nature Preserve. photo by Meg Solaegui.
Wilbur Hot Springs Volcanic Mineral Springs and Solar-Powered Eco-Hotel
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Dad converted this 1984 Ford ranger into an electric powered truck. He installed solar panels to power it and his home too.
A young woman looks on while attending a gathering between local villagers with David Shearer, special representative to the United Nations mission in South Sudan, during a tour of the weapons free zone on the permitter of the UN-House, Protection of Civilians (PoC) site in Juba on Thursday 29th June, 2017. The tour Local villagers meet with David Shearer, special representative to the United Nations mission in South Sudan, during a tour of the weapons free zone on the permitter of the UN-House, Protection of Civilians (PoC) site in Juba on Thursday 29th June, 2017. The tour was part of a handover of a partnered project between the government of South Sudan and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), which included the construction of a solar powered-water system and the clearance of vegetation surrounding three communities around UN-House in Juba. Lt. Gen. Michael Chiangjiek Geay, South Sudan's Minister of Interior, together with David Shearer, special representative to the United Nations mission in South Sudan, officially opened the facility during the ceremony on Thursday 29th June, 2017.
The Quick Impact Project (QIPS), included the removal of the bushy surroundings of the PoCs which had become a hot-bed for criminal activities. Firearms and other contraband items were often hidden in these bushes and later used by aggressive and often violent youths whose criminal activities threatened peace and security for almost 40,000 IDPs, UN personnel, and host communities. Both the vegetation clearance and water system projects were designed to address insecurity and promote peaceful inter-communal co-existence through strengthening the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) at the Yei-road check-point, UNMISS patrolling and surveillance operations in the Weapons Free Zone, and engagement with the host communities.
Sacoglossans are a group of sea slugs characterized by feeding on algae in a peculiar way: their radular teeth cut the algae cells open and the slug sucks the interior. The name of the group derives from the shape of the radular teeth: saco (scythe) + glossa (tongue).
The most peculiar thing about these animals is that they don't digest the chloroplasts from the algae and actually integrate them in the animal's tissues. Even more amazingly, the chloroplasts keep performing photosynthesis and these animals can survive for months relying only on solar power. This ability is unique among animals.
More info about this species:
www.seaslugforum.net/showall/elysviri
hypselodoris.blogspot.com/2011/03/elysia-viridis-montagu-...
The little red lights flash and they get their power from the solar panel at the top. This is at the Reno airport.
Sacoglossans are a group of sea slugs characterized by feeding on algae in a peculiar way: their radular teeth cut the algae cells open and the slug sucks the interior. The name of the group derives from the shape of the radular teeth: saco (scythe) + glossa (tongue).
The most peculiar thing about these animals is that they don't digest the chloroplasts from the algae and actually integrate them in the animal's tissues. Even more amazingly, the chloroplasts keep performing photosynthesis and these animals can survive for months relying only on solar power. This ability is unique among animals.
More info about this species:
www.seaslugforum.net/showall/elysviri
hypselodoris.blogspot.com/2011/03/elysia-viridis-montagu-...
This nudibranch (Phyllodesmium longicirra) is known as the "solar powered" nudibranch. This remarkable slug is able to ingest green algae without completely digesting it. The chloroplasts (intracellular organelles which conduct photosynthesis) are retained and stored in the spots on the cerata. These "power plants" continue producing sugars which the nudibranch is able to use. It is one of the largest nudibranches i have ever seen, and apparently not entirely common.