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Land sailing, also known as "sand yachting"or "land yachting"
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Land sailing, also known as "sand yachting"or "land yachting"
Land sailing, also known as " sand yachting" or " land yachting", is the act of moving across land in a wheeled vehicle powered by wind through the use of a sail. The term comes from analogy with sailing.
Picture shows: A family enjoying the thrills of Sand Yachting on a beach in Skegness.
19th August 1925
Staff
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Skegness
Lincolnshire
England
Media ID 21829094
© Mirrorpix
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This print takes us back to the summer of 1925, where a family is seen delighting in the exhilarating sport of land sailing, also known as "sand yachting" or "land yachting". The image captures the essence of pure joy and adventure as they navigate across a sandy beach in Skegness, Lincolnshire. The concept of land sailing involves propelling a wheeled vehicle by harnessing the power of wind through a sail. Drawing an analogy with traditional sailing on water, this thrilling activity allows enthusiasts to experience the thrill of speed and freedom on solid ground. In this particular scene frozen in time, we witness children and adults alike basking in the excitement that sand yachting brings. Their faces radiate sheer happiness as they glide effortlessly across the beach, their sails billowing gracefully in sync with nature's force. As we delve into this snapshot from history, it serves as a reminder that some pleasures are timeless. Land sailing continues to captivate adventurers today just as it did almost a century ago. It represents not only an adrenaline-pumping pastime but also an opportunity for families to bond over shared experiences and create lasting memories together. This remarkable photograph encapsulates both the spirit of exploration and the enduring joy found within simple yet thrilling activities like land yachting—a testament to our innate human desire for adventure and connection with nature's elements.
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