For those of you going to FINA Worlds this August looking for an interesting way to spend an afternoon away from the pool. I most strongly recommend the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park: http://www.nps.gov/safr/
It's located right by Fishermans' Wharf. It has a museum and some preserved sailing vessels to tour. Best of all, the Park Rangers give discussions and presentations that are absolutely fascinating. I still remember a Ranger who could sing and play the fiddle explain how sea chanties were used as working songs to help the crew get various tasks done. Raising sails, weighing anchor, operating the bilge pumps, etc. After he was done with the talking part, he led us onto the deck and played the role of the chantyman while a crew of tourist volunteers raised a sail on one of the ships. Wonderful stuff if your a history buff or sailing enthusiast.
Matt
I was talking to my oldest brother last night. I told him about this thread and about how many times I think of my father when I'm on this. He asked me ifI thought that it was weird that 3 of my 4 sisters married men inthe Navy (two officers and one enlisted). He thinks that it had some kind of basis on our childhood & going sailing. My father was never inthe Navy. Are there any physicologist who woudl liek to enter this discussion.
My brother was an Army officer and is a nurse.
I was talking to my oldest brother last night. I told him about this thread and about how many times I think of my father when I'm on this. He asked me ifI thought that it was weird that 3 of my 4 sisters married men inthe Navy (two officers and one enlisted). He thinks that it had some kind of basis on our childhood & going sailing. My father was never inthe Navy. Are there any physicologist who woudl liek to enter this discussion.
My brother was an Army officer and is a nurse.
