Pearl traders of the South Pacific

Article Abstract:

Narratives are provided by sailors on their voyage around the Tuamotu Archipelago, near French Polynesia in South Pacific Ocean. The economies of these outlaying islands are discussed as well as what impact pearl trading has on it. For many, pearl farming has jump-started trade and has proved lucrative.

Oceania, Economic aspects, International trade, Pacific Ocean, Description and travel, Islands, French Polynesia, Pearls, Archipelagoes

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Point of view: Fishing for honor

Article Abstract:

A sailor narrates his experience of catching a fish aboard Elizabeth indicating that being a sailing nonfisherman is not easy. He cuts a sorry figure when he tries to fake being adept in doing so abroad Wild Card with his wife.

Commercial Fishing, Fish hatcheries and preserves, Fishing, Hunting & Trapping, Fishing, Hunting and Trapping, Fish industry, Fisheries, Sailing

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The slayer of logic

Article Abstract:

Captain Fatty Goodlander has lived aboard sailing various vessels for 44 years. He describes his experience when he received the news for writing the On Watch column for the magazine 'Cruising World'.

Goodlander, Fatty

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