“What do a 1950s Oldsmobile concept car and a Cadillac from a Johnny Cash song have in common?”
One of the largest privately-owned sailing yachts in the world, The Maltese Falcon, spotted by @trispirit in Malta.
“The yacht is easily controlled and has been seen to sail off her anchor and away from berths within harbors.”
This I would like to see!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Maltese_Falcon_(yacht)
(via INK361 - Photo - #maltese #falcon at the #perini #navi #cup in #porto #cervo #sardinia)
“Scientists working in the Mediterranean recently discovered what is thought to be the oldest living species on Earth: a patch of giant seagrass, Posidonia oceanic, growing in underwater meadows that span more than 2,000 miles between Spain to Cyprus.”
Read more: http://www.care2.com/causes/oldest-living-thing-on-earth-threatened-by-climate-change.html#ixzz1mD7mv47H
(via ‘Oldest Living Thing On Earth’ Threatened By Climate Change | Care2 Causes)
Wall, a longtime member of the Savannah Yacht Club, said he simply has a passion for wooden boats.
“They’re certainly a lot of work and expense,” he said. “Some might call it a personality deficit, but I wouldn’t want to own any other kind.”
(via A yacht with a rich history docks at city marina | StAugustine.com)
Maserati backing an attempt to set a new mono-hull trans-Atlantic crossing record.
(via Maserati sets out on new trans-Atlantic sailing record attempt)
