by Brightonbloke Land sailing Article by hi joiney History Land yachts designed by Simon Stevin in the 1500s. The earliest known use of land yachts was in Ancient Egypt, where they were apparently built for leisure. The Chinese had "wind-driven carriages" since the 6th century AD, during the Liang Dynasty, and eventually mounted masts and sails on large wheelbarrows. The precursor to the modern land yacht was invented in the 16th century by the Flemish … [Read more...]
Hastings Webcam | Bexhill Sailing Club Web Cam
This webcam, located in Bexhill near Hastings, East Sussex, looks south towards the sea from Bexhill Sailing Club. During the day the image refreshes every 30 minutes. The webcam is owned by Bexhill Sailing Club, who offer this cam via their webcam page, which includes the latest sailing and weather information. Related Topics … [Read more...]
Weir Wood Reservoir Webcam | Weir Wood Sailing Club
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex, England, Weir Wood Reservoir is a local nature reserve and also home to Weir Wood Sailing Club and many other water sport activities. This live cam, courtesy of Streamdays, shows Weir Wood Reservoir and Ashdown Forest. At the western end of the reservoir is a Local Nature Reserve. The rest is used for fishing and water sport activities and the camera shows alternating views up and down the reservoir. Know of a better cam? Would you like your … [Read more...]
