josephinebardot

Ahoy! So, ye think ye be wanting’ to know what it takes to be a pirate? Well, then, matey, lend me your ear. I'm about to be telling' ya the business of a buccaneer.  1. First rule of pirating!  You’d better learn to sail! No self-respecting' pirate shall be spending' all their time with the landlubbers. No, me hearty. The call of the sea is in the heart of every pirate who ever swashed a buckle. If you don't sail yourself, join up with a crew from time time to get seafaring' fix.  2. Second rule of pirating!  Talk like a pirate! Be rolling. And, be learning the vernacular me hearties. Instead of "hello", be sayin', "ahoy"! Instead of "yes", say "aye", or "aye, aye". Instead of "holy cow", be sayin', "shiver me timbers"! Instead of "friends", be sayin' "maties" or "hearties".   3. Third rule of pirating!  Be dressing like a sea-dog. Forget yo...

  Have you always dreamed of having a breath taking photo of a breaching Humpback Whale or surfing Dolphin while you are boarding on a dolphin cruise in St Pete Beach FL ? Here is a compiled few handy tips from the crew to help you in your quest for an image worthy of your wall space. Lighting Our very skilled and experienced skippers always maintain a balance of respecting appropriate distances under the ‘Australian National Guidelines for Whale and Dolphin Watching’ whilst providing a unique and personal whale watching encounter- with lighting behind you and illuminating the whales. Camera – A good quality camera, will provide you with high resolution and crisper images than an iPhone. – If using a phone it is a great idea to film your experience and screenshot out the stills. – Utilise ‘sports mode’ feature on cameras and devices Conditions – Consider the conditions, a sunny calm day makes for enjoyable experiences and well illuminated photos. Timing  – Wa...

Whale watching is great fun and as long as it is carried out responsibly, benefits everyone: watchers, operators and local communities - and of course, the whales, dolphins and porpoises who are, the stars of the show! Responsible whale watching is great . . . For passengers because it: Allows watchers to enjoy the spectacle of whales and dolphins in their natural environment, rather than in a tank. It is ALWAYS better than going to a dolphinarium! Offers the opportunity to learn about whales and dolphins, the threats they face and what we can do to help Offers people living in whaling regions the chance to meet live whales and maybe, in the process, change hearts and minds For conservation as it: Provides a research platform for scientists to collect data on the behaviour and ecology of whales and dolphins Can save lives when ‘watchers’ spot whales or dolphins in distress and can alert experts   Delivers economic benefits by: Providing income for coasta...