Woot Woot
Posted by: Rhi on: 2009/06/12
Yesterday was a totally awesome day! I went out and sailing for the first time which was awesome!
Me getting into the boat
Me actually sailing to the dock
And also yesterday my Rip Stick came into the mail!
1st step is getting onto the rip stick
2nd step for me personally is falling
lol
So much fun!
Posted by: Rhi on: 2009/06/09
So yesterday I got to have my very first sailing lesson! It was so much fun. I never knew there were so many different parts on a sailboat such as:
jeez 30 parts and this is a basic sailboat
The sailboat diagram above shows the parts of a sailboat labeled with a number. These numbered parts are each described below.
1. Forestay: The rigging that runs from the bow of the boat to the mast that the jib is attached to.
2. Jib Halyard: The line that is used to raise the jib. It is attached to the jib’s head, runs up to the mast, through a pulley and down the mast to a cleat at the bottom of the mast.
3. Jib’s Head: The top corner of the jib. This is the corner of the sail that is attached to the jib halyard.
4. Jib’s Leech: The after edge of the jib.
5. Jib’s Luff: The forward edge of the jib that is attached to the forestay.
6. Jib: The smaller sail toward the bow of the boat.
7. Jib’s Clew: The lower after corner that attaches to the jib sheets.
8. Jib’s Foot: The bottom edge of the jib.
9. Deck: The top flat surface of the boat.
10. Bow: The front of the boat.
11. Keel: A vertical fin that is weighted and that acts as a counterweight that offsets the force of the wind that is pushing the boat sideways.
12. Jib Sheet: The lines that are attached to the jib’s clew that are used to trim the sail.
13. Hull: The body of the boat.
14. Main Sheet: The lines that are attached to the mainsail’s clew that are used to trim the sail.
15. Stern: The back of the boat.
16. Rudder: The vertical steering foil attached to the stern of the boat.
17. Tiller: The wooden arm that is used to control the direction the rudder is turned.
18. Boom: The horizontal bar (or spar) that is attached to the foot of the mainsail.
19. Eyelet: The circular hole that is at each corner of the sails that is used to attach lines to the sail or to attach the sail to the mast or boom.
20. Main Clew: The lower after corner that attaches to the mainsail sheets.
21. Main Foot: The bottom edge of the mainsail.
22. Main Tack: The lower forward corner of the mainsail.
23. Shroud: The rigging that runs from the top portion of the mast to the side of the boat. This prevents the mast from leaning too far to the side.
24. Main Leech: The after edge of the mainsail.
25. Main Luff: The forward edge of the mainsail that is attached to the mast.
26. Mainsail: The sail that is hoisted up the mast and attached to the boom.
27. Batten: A plastic or wooden slat that is attached to the sail that prevents the sail from losing its shape.
28. Main Head: The top corner of the mainsail. This is the corner of the sail that is attached to the main halyard.
29. Main Halyard: The line that is used to raise the mainsail. It is attached to the mainsail’s head, runs up to the mast, through a pulley and down the mast to a cleat at the bottom of the mast.
30. Mast: The long vertical spar that runs up the center of the boat and to which the sails are attached.
This sailboat diagram is of a typical sloop. This is a great boat to start with when learning to sail.
Sorry cheesy I know but this is the label it came up with that was the easiest to learn. Anyway so tomorrow we are actually going to go out into the ocean a bit of the way and we are also working on capsize recover.
Peace out people!
A puzzle that’s fun and hard
Posted by: Rhi on: 2009/06/08
Alright so here’s a puzzle that I need you guys to figure out! Just leave a comment as your answer okay? Let’s begin….
The king was murdered in the round castle Friday night. Figure out who did it. The queen couldn’t have because she was having tea with a friend. The princess couldn’t because she was having a sleepover. The prince couldn’t because he was sword fighting with a friend. The maid couldn’t because she was cleaning the corners of the castle. The chef couldn’t because he was preparing a feast, and the king didn’t kill himself. Who killed the king? I will collect the answers on Friday. Enjoy!
I’m so excited I just can’t hide it!
Posted by: Rhi on: 2009/06/08
Today is my very first sailing lesson! I am so excited! Today is a very busy day at 11:00 Ronin has swim lessons, From 12:00 -2:oo I have sailing lessons and from 5:30-7:00 Ronin as Tae Kwon Do. Busy huh? Yeah and then tomorrow from 7:30 – 8:30 I have hip hop lessons and then on wednesday we have the same day as Monday except for swim lessons. Yippee! (I sound like a little kid)
Let’s see here
Posted by: Rhi on: 2009/06/07
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Yesterday I was so silly not to buy batteries for my camera when I went to the Zoo! I didn’t realize there were so many types of birds here! It’s amazing. Well we only really went to the Zoo because it was military appreciation day and all military families got in for free and also got free ice cream! How totally awesome!(again) I don’t think we are doing anything today really except chillin out and being a family. I may go down to the park and play Capture the Flag today. Tomorrow dad goes back to work and I have sailing lessons. That’s gonna be fun. Then Tuesday I have Hip Hop Lessons and on Wednesday I have sailing lessons again. Ronin has Taekwondo on Monday and Wednesday nights. Next week is going to be crazy!
Alright an Answer to sombodys’ question
Posted by: Rhi on: 2009/06/04
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Alright somebody recently asked me what was my fave beach and why? This question was a toughy but in the end I decided Shark’s cove. NO there are not really sharks but it is so fun to go snorkeling there!
My dad and my bro and me snorkiling more shallow
My dad and I went as far out as we could! I don't think I had ever been that far
I hope that answered your question…..
Hey Okay
Posted by: Rhi on: 2009/06/04
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Alright so what’s up viewers had a lot of hits and a lot of answers came from my viewers. Thank you guys for participating! But this post is not for any of those things (I promise I will post all the things you guys want) last time I did a post like this I got a ton of hits! So here is my segment Disney Celebs’ Birthdays this month! Woot Woot! But this computer does not allow me to paste pictures so I am going to have to give a link out instead and I am also combinig May and June together since I have forgotten a lot to do this. Alrighty then let’s start……
First up we have:
Amanda Michalka A.K.A AJ from the band Aly and AJ( I decided to do April too)
Ariel Walker from Canadian Life With Derek
Brittany Curran who guest starred as Chelsea on The Suite Life Of Zack and Cody
Brandon Baker from Johnny Tsunami and Johnny Kapahala Back on Board
Caroline Rhea from Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Debby Ryan from The Suite Life On Deck
Jason Earles from Hannah Montana
John D’Aquino from Cory in the House
Kay Panabaker she is basically just famous for being the younger sister of Danielle Panabaker
Kim Rhodes from The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
Kaycee Stroh from HSM 1 2 and 3
Kristen Stewart from Catch that kid and a non disney movie, TWILIGHT!
Luke Benward from Minute Men
Nicholas Braun from Minute Men
Shia Lebeouf from Even Stevens
Tahj Mowry from Kim Possible
That’s it for now! Peace Out!
Okay this post is dedicated to all Jo Bro fans
Posted by: Rhi on: 2009/05/28
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Alright so I was so excited when I heard that the Jo Bros put a new video on youtube! BTW it’s called Paranoid, and to be honest I am the biggest Jonas Brother fan there is and I hated the song. It hurts me to say it but I completely hated it. Sorry Jonas Brothers if you read this..LOL! Anyway all for now….
Rhi
So what’s up viewers?
Posted by: Rhi on: 2009/05/15
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Okay so I am running out of ideas for posts and things because I get a lot of views on this post but not this post so I really need help and need you guys (my viewers) to leave comments and tell me what are the most interesting posts or give me new ideas of what to write. Examples: puzzles, stories, you get my point. So please comment! I will look at all the comments on Thursday. Thanks!
6 days till my birthday
All the stuff happening this week
Posted by: Rhi on: 2009/05/14
Okay so posting everyday is not working out for me obviously so I have decided every Thursday I will post everything that has happened that week. So let’s begin shall we…
Well our week started out by going to Turtle Beach or Bay I can’t remember…..
There are literally sea turtles everywhere! And they swim up right next to you if you are snorkeling( which is what I am doing this weekend)
There were only two turtles but still I thought it was pretty cool!
We also got a warning by one of the volunteers that they bite and it hurts! Okay so then later this week we babysat Sasha this adorable chihuahua.
This is Sasha. She is also fox terrier and pomeranian.
Luckily I got one head on view.
Then on Mother’s day of all days, we were bestowed upon a puppy! Sasha’s brother to be more specific. He is also a chihuahua.
His name is Kei. His name means ocean in Hawaiian.
He loves to chew on everything! Including his bed
Well that’s everything I got a picture of this week. Bye!
7 days till me birthday
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