We continue our popular Alternative Maritime Glossary, this time focusing on three-letter acronyms or abbreviations (TLAs). The TLA idea was suggested by a reader, James Tweed, managing director of Coracle Online Ltd. The thing with acronyms is that they can have more than one meaning. And, as we’ve pointed out, the traditional or standard definition doesn’t always match reality. This winds up our AMG series. Enjoy reading! (more…)
The 23rd of April is Easter Saturday. No thoughts of the Easter Bunny or chocolate fests for James Tweed. He’ll be paddling for 125 miles in the Devizes Westminister International Canoe Race. This is no ordinary, fun race but a non-stop marathon. And Mr Tweed, who teams up with fellow Briton Oliver Wigdahl, is not your ordinary water sportsman. He’s a maritime professional, top honcho at a company called Coracle Online. He and Mr Wigdahl aim to raise money for the The Mission to Seafarers and Seafarers UK to aid mariners in the face of the escalating menace of piracy. (more…)
