Tacking Collection

Sunrise at Tacking Point Lighthouse: Watching the dawn break over the harbor brings back memories of naval maneuvers

Tacking Collection: Sunrise at Tacking Point Lighthouse

Sunrise at Tacking Point Lighthouse
Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia

Tacking Collection: Why We Enjoy going to Dances in the Navy (engraving)

Why We Enjoy going to Dances in the Navy (engraving)
1055700 Why We Enjoy going to Dances in the Navy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why We Enjoy going to Dances in the Navy)

Tacking Collection: Tacking, 'Ready about!'(engraving)

Tacking, "Ready about!"(engraving)
2777063 Tacking, " Ready about!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tacking, " Ready about)

Tacking Collection: A strange English sport (colour litho)

A strange English sport (colour litho)
2809146 A strange English sport (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A strange English sport)

Tacking Collection: The Naval Manoeuvres experiences of a trip to shore in Rough Weather (engraving)

The Naval Manoeuvres experiences of a trip to shore in Rough Weather (engraving)
1038286 The Naval Manoeuvres experiences of a trip to shore in Rough Weather (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Four stages of windsurfer performing turning manoeuvre

Tacking Collection: The Naval Manoeuvres: Experiences of a Trip to Shore in Rough Weather: 1

The Naval Manoeuvres: Experiences of a Trip to Shore in Rough Weather: 1
THE NAVAL MANOEUVRES: EXPERIENCES OF A TRIP TO SHORE IN ROUGH WEATHER: 1. The Return from the Shore, First come, first served. 2. Tacking. 3

Tacking Collection: The Naval Manoeuvres: Experiences Of A Trip To Shore In Rough Weather: 1. The Return From The Shore

The Naval Manoeuvres: Experiences Of A Trip To Shore In Rough Weather: 1. The Return From The Shore, First Come, First Served. 2. Tacking. 3

Tacking Collection: Palomino horse (Equus caballus) with Western-style bridle and saddle, head turned to left

Palomino horse (Equus caballus) with Western-style bridle and saddle, head turned to left, front view

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Sunrise at Tacking Point Lighthouse: Watching the dawn break over the harbor brings back memories of naval maneuvers. Why we enjoy going to dances in the Navy – the camaraderie and excitement are unmatched. Tacking, "Ready about." – engravings from a bygone era depicting the art of sailing. A strange English sport, perhaps, but the thrill of mastering the wind and waves is universal. The Naval Manoeuvres: Experiences of a Trip to Shore in Rough Weather: The Return From The Shore – an engraving of seamen bravely battling the elements. Four stages of a windsurfer performing a turning maneuver: graceful, yet demanding. The Naval Manoeuvres: Experiences Of A Trip To Shore In Rough Weather: The Palomino horse, with its Western-style bridle and saddle, turns its head, gazing back at the past – a reminder of the strength and resilience required in both sailing and horsemanship.