The Ocean Globe Race is an 8 month long expedition around the world that does not allow the use of computers, satellites, or GPS. Instead, sailors must rely on nothing but sextants, decades of instinct, and the wind at their backs to conquer this endeavor.

In 1961, Robert E. White Instrument Services, grew out of his family’s company and today maintains the family tradition in the repair, service, and calibration of sextants, barometers, and barographs. It is one of the few places in the country who offers such services and word out on the water is that, nobody can do it like Ridge. He's a strong believer that there is a necessity for traditional tools in the GPS age.

The Bahamas is celebrating 50 years of independence! Beginning as a British colony, The Bahamas has evolved into a prosperous and diverse Caribbean nation. The people of The Bahamas are a unique mix of cultures and nationalities, including Europeans, Africans, and native Lucayans.

Today is officially the longest day of the year - the Summer Solstice! We can look forward to a full 17 hours and 14 minutes of sunlight! It's the perfect

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World Oceans Day reminds every one of the major role the oceans have in everyday life. They are the lungs of our planet and a major source of food and medicine and a critical part of the biosphere.

One of our best selling and most beloved coffee table books has had a massive price-drop to celebrate 60 years of Jamaica! #Jamaica60