Thoughts, musings and rantings on the cruising, racing and liveaboard lifestyle in Maryland and all points within 180 degrees of longitude in either direction.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Nautical word of the day ...
HAND OVER FIST. The phrase originated at sea in reference to the ease and speed with which experienced sailors climbed rigging. By the late 19th century the phrase was being used metaphorically.
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