tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post2501880042405550027..comments2024-01-28T05:20:01.172-08:00Comments on The Cynical Sailor & His Salty Sidekick: S Is For "Soga" {Line} | A To Z ChallengeThe Cynical Sailorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-87009052209803865482018-05-04T10:08:12.218-07:002018-05-04T10:08:12.218-07:00Yes, but don't confuse LINES with lines that h...Yes, but don't confuse LINES with lines that have a FUNCTION... such as the Sheets, Halyards, Guys, Topping lifts, and so on... John Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00431238934755490278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-56276061279275453902018-04-28T08:49:55.352-07:002018-04-28T08:49:55.352-07:00That's a very good point, Roland. I really had...That's a very good point, Roland. I really had to think about how much sailing terminology to use in my book as most readers won't know a lot of the terms. It was very tricky.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-43235975452338356472018-04-28T08:49:17.959-07:002018-04-28T08:49:17.959-07:00Sleep is always a good word choice for "S&quo...Sleep is always a good word choice for "S" :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-90438198276846281782018-04-28T08:48:55.685-07:002018-04-28T08:48:55.685-07:00Oh, I wish I was good at tying lines. Sadly, I'...Oh, I wish I was good at tying lines. Sadly, I'm not :-(The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-55314288425403788102018-04-28T08:48:24.828-07:002018-04-28T08:48:24.828-07:00It's almost as hard to learn Nauticalese as Sp...It's almost as hard to learn Nauticalese as Spanish :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-31100656300481008432018-04-23T09:54:26.980-07:002018-04-23T09:54:26.980-07:00Do you use 'line' when writing about them ...Do you use 'line' when writing about them too - in a nautical story? Would that confuse landlubber readers or educate them? Same with Sheets. Roland Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302133565980901397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-20053786055777890012018-04-23T04:55:59.537-07:002018-04-23T04:55:59.537-07:00I'd be useless at tossing a line and probably ...I'd be useless at tossing a line and probably even worse at catching one. Maybe I should steer clear of boats. Favourite S word right now? Sleep.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103884780854638066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-69058407346813980172018-04-22T21:19:23.007-07:002018-04-22T21:19:23.007-07:00I'm not good at catching anything so don't...I'm not good at catching anything so don't imagine I'd be good at catching a line. .... hmmm ... would that mean my boat would drift out to sea or something? Bet you're good at tying lines though<br /><br />my favorite S word (today anyways) is Serendipity<br /><br />Mary (cactus catz)http://cactuscatz.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-52252542826935416972018-04-22T07:12:03.670-07:002018-04-22T07:12:03.670-07:00You may be learning Spanish but you are fluent in ...You may be learning Spanish but you are fluent in Nauticalese!aFieldtriplife.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486598141947935350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-80727677701712104592018-04-22T06:36:12.437-07:002018-04-22T06:36:12.437-07:00I wonder how the distinction developed - it is cur...I wonder how the distinction developed - it is curious.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-9207504643027204842018-04-22T06:35:40.631-07:002018-04-22T06:35:40.631-07:00That's really neat that there's a kids boo...That's really neat that there's a kids book about that. Love it!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-10882358755258261322018-04-22T06:35:09.724-07:002018-04-22T06:35:09.724-07:00I've never heard of a man-rope. We used to hau...I've never heard of a man-rope. We used to haul water up in a bucket on our first boat to wash dishes with (rinsed off sparingly with fresh water afterward). The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-44124061783831664432018-04-22T06:34:12.623-07:002018-04-22T06:34:12.623-07:00Quemado - what an interesting name for a town. I w...Quemado - what an interesting name for a town. I wonder if it burned down at some point? I'm going to try to remember "socorro" - I think I'll end up needed that one. <br /><br />I love that you use Nauticalese in the van :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-76097636538382338352018-04-22T06:33:11.137-07:002018-04-22T06:33:11.137-07:00You've got some skill :-)You've got some skill :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-5175274581751522018-04-22T06:32:58.195-07:002018-04-22T06:32:58.195-07:00That's one of my big fears - falling into the ...That's one of my big fears - falling into the water accidentally.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-10670079238759490792018-04-22T06:32:36.099-07:002018-04-22T06:32:36.099-07:00I'm not sure the origins, but it is fascinatin...I'm not sure the origins, but it is fascinating. I guess every specialty, profession, sport etc. develops its own lingo.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-66571388770507197292018-04-22T03:42:18.981-07:002018-04-22T03:42:18.981-07:00 nauticalese - great word - lines and ropes - a fi... nauticalese - great word - lines and ropes - a fine distinction. happy sailing<br />a to z - https://faeriembassy.wordpress.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937367888720285998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-38289108809940245762018-04-21T18:40:36.400-07:002018-04-21T18:40:36.400-07:00I remember reading a book to my children in the 19...I remember reading a book to my children in the 1980s called something like "How many Ropes on a Boat" but can't find it on Google. Turned out there was one but I can't remember what it was. It may have been the bucket rope as Sionna said.lindamaycurryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876359944965312653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-48450241644786303662018-04-21T16:33:41.314-07:002018-04-21T16:33:41.314-07:00Bell rope, yes. Also a man-rope (heavy line with k...Bell rope, yes. Also a man-rope (heavy line with knots tied at even intervals and secured overhead, so you can climb it), and bucket rope (attached to a bucket so you can toss it in to bring wash water aboard). These I learned aboard the Schooner we worked last summer. There were a couple others I've forgotten...s/v Sionnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02318856044591651010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-24676918296641406732018-04-21T14:56:37.568-07:002018-04-21T14:56:37.568-07:00Coincidentally, talking of Spanish words that star...Coincidentally, talking of Spanish words that start with the letter S -- we are in New Mexico sitting in a laundromat in the town of Socorro. All the towns have Spanish word names out here. Yesterday we passed through Quemado which means burnt. Kinda a funny name for a town. So now, of course, when I see a new town name I look it up in Spanish Dictionary. Socorro means help, like I need Socorro throwing lines 'cause I'm terrible at it. <br /><br />Greg still likes to use a little Naticalese when talking about the van, like I think the van is tilting a little to Port. But I only know port from starboard if I am standing at the back of the van looking forward and can imagine a big old wheel in my hands.Duwanhttp://www.makelikeanapeman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-23024311120982653232018-04-21T09:16:48.980-07:002018-04-21T09:16:48.980-07:00I've been the fleet captain more than once. I...I've been the fleet captain more than once. I can toss a line right where you want the line. Yes they are lines, not ropes. <br /><br />Have a fabulous weekend, Ellen. ♥Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-34662992384173388042018-04-21T07:01:46.102-07:002018-04-21T07:01:46.102-07:00I can't hit a waste basket from two feet away....I can't hit a waste basket from two feet away. Ha! And it would probably be me who ended up in the water. Happy Sailing, and Writing, and Blogging, my dear.Darla M Sandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212760625717298992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-77828251046897219722018-04-21T04:45:42.437-07:002018-04-21T04:45:42.437-07:00Once in a while i am lukcy in making a throw or a ...Once in a while i am lukcy in making a throw or a catch. You are right about Nauticalese, and i wonder how it developed. Did the early sailors want to take in a code their passengers could not grasp? Were these words easier to use or say or remember or hear above the roar of the wind or waves? Probably we will never know, but it is fun to think about.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.com