#sailing blogs

[idkhowtopickausername]

I think it’s interesting in rgu how Utena’s aspiration of being a prince is not only hurtful to Anthy but also serves a sort of double purpose in Utena’s life wherein it allows her to express aspects of her gender expression and sexuality without having to really confront them directly, and a lot of the most important moments in her character arc are moments where she has to confront those things without relying on it.

Utena saying at the end that the only times she was really happy was when she was with Anthy is so important because it’s not just her presence that changes Anthy’s life but the reverse is true as well, and the idea that she is acting solely on some sort of heroic noble mission separate from her own feelings at times allows her to kind of sidestep the vulnerability of admitting that. It’s after Dios has urged her to give up, saying that she’s done all she could and giving her a way out and into complacency that would still leave her ego and dream of keeping her promise to Dios partially intact, but it wasn’t ever really her promise to Dios that mattered but her promise to Anthy both as a child and once she knows her that matters.

It’s also really interesting that the first time she says no to Akio she says it’s because she wants to stay true to her prince—it’s an idea that gives her a way to momentarily reject his advances without acknowledging that her own feelings should be reason enough, and shows how she feels that appealing to (even an abstract) patriarchal figure gives validity to her own feelings that they wouldn’t have on their own.

Episodes 12 and 37 are also really interesting in that they both begin when Utena has realized that she does not truly know or understand Anthy and feels betrayed by her, and she temporarily renounces her role of “protecting” her only to realize that her relationship with Anthy is deeply important to her personally even outside of that dynamic, as is her masculinity/gender expression, but in order to express this realization she ultimately returns to that dynamic (trying to protect Anthy via the dueling system) in both cases because she cannot yet imagine another way. It’s not until she fails at being a prince that she succeeds in expressing her true feelings and escaping the academy/the structure it represents (and inspiring Anthy to do the same) because those things were never truly compatible to begin with.

[incognita-soul]

Darrell's first day as a ship's cat and bosun's mate on the tall ship Lady Washington!

Here he is inspecting the quality of coils, making sure passengers were heeding the "no smoking" rule, and standing bow watch through the anchor hawse.

He looked very dapper in his PFD and sunglasses! (I highly recommend looking into Surfer Cat for harnesses and PFDs made to fit cat bodies specifically. their gear is well designed, and they are a small company with excellent customer service!)

[theleastprofessionalchef]

Hey all, as you may know, the Lady Washington is near and dear to my heart. She turns 35 this year, which is pretty old for a modern wooden brig like herself. She's sailed well every year, but before she can continue doing so, she needs some major work done.

There is a refit project that will begin this October and which will extend many years in multiple phases. Critical things like above the waterline hull planking, both masts, and a number of engineering/electrical systems need replacing before she can sail again in 2025, and it's not yet fully funded.

I know there's so, so much going on in the world right now, and many people that need money more than we do. But on the off chance you have a few extra dollars, we'd really appreciate the donation. This ship is my home, and there are many folks that feel the same; we'd hate to have to delay the 2025 sailing season more than it already would be, or even cancel it. Even if you don't have the money yourself, please share this around with anyone you know who might be interested!

Thank you so much! Fair winds and following seas, friends!

[mintyspacecadet]

Tried a new rendering style and going insane about these freaks

[vir-adahlen]

*door slams open* Mr. Guthrie isn't here. He's taken sanctuary on Mr. Underhill's estate. Do you know what you've done? What madness possessed you to write that letter? I tried to tell you—Billy found it. If he'd have shown anyone before I discovered him, but for dumb luck, I'd be dead. I'm sorry. You know I would never intentionally put you in any kind of danger. What was your intent? What was it? To destroy everything we've tried to build here for the past ten years? Or was it just to embarrass me? To show you a way out of all of this. To free you. A way out? Have you no memory of how we got in? Of what they took from us? What does it matter now? What does it matter? What does it matter what happened then if we have no life now? Because there is no life here. There is no joy here. There is no love here. There is—WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?—NO LOVE HERE! What do you think I'm out there fighting for if not to make those things possible here? You'll fight a war so we can make a life? You don't get one without the other, my sweet. No. You're wrong. I sent that letter to show you that you're wrong. There is a life in Boston. There is joy there. And music. And peace. The door is open. I've opened it for you. And it requires no war and no blood and no sacrifice. It requires an intolerable sacrifice. To accept a pardon? To apologize. Apologize? Who will you be apologizing to? TO ENGLAND! They took everything from us. And then they call me a monster. The moment I sign that pardon, the moment I ask for one, I proclaim to the world that they were right. This ends when I grant them my forgiveness, not the other way around. This path you're on, it doesn't lead where you think it does. If he were here, he'd agree with me! *door slams closed*

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[scooby-doo-exploration]

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[andhumanslovedstories]

I started watching Black Sails in 2017 or 2018 on the recommendation of my good friends and also literally every gay person on the internet. I got thru seasons 1 and 2 and started 3, but I was like “god this is intense, I better take a small break.” And now that about seven years have passed which I spent diligently avoiding any spoilers and refusing to remember the ones I accidentally did see, I think I’m finally ready to find out what happens to those crazy kids.

[menorca-sir20]

Fornells

by sir20 for menorca-sir20

[silver-frog]

Avec un ciel si bas qu’un canal s’est perdu.

[mehumiljonaari]

nobody:

john silver:

[max-nolastname]

BLACK SAILS FANS NEVER LOSE

[fenriskisser]

hi i'm looking for more blogs to follow! please like/reblog if you post about:

dragon age

mass effect

dishonored

black sails

interview with the vampire

no minors please!

[thoughtfulchaos773]

Meta Masterlist

In No Particular Order...

What is the thing? What is a good thing?

A show about a self-hatred, love, and connection.

True Intimacy for Carmy...

Carmy the Artist

Never apologize

Season 2 & episode titles gives us a glimpse into Syd x Carmy’s love story.

Season 2 and Strange Currencies

Syd x Carmy: The creation of Eros

Syd + Carmy- Labels

Carmy and the walk in

Carmy + Amends

Seven Fishes and The Timer Part One

Seven Fishes and The Timer Part Two

Where's That Phone Call?

Season 3 and The lay of the land

Syd, Carmy, + Anhedonia

Sydney's Search for Connection

The Muse Theory

The Bear and Corresponding Episode Moments

the Vow

Sydney and The Focal Point Part One

Sydney and The Focal Point Part 2

Monster

Fak and Richie's Roles

Touch

Richie + Carmy-Kin

Being Shitty

Concept of Time

Clock is Ticking

Sorry Sign

Refire the Sets

The use of the word thought

Syd and Carmy- A Lover's Quarrel

The Meaning of Pop

Fixing and Empathy

Sydney's Reactions

Sydney and Carmy Certain of Nothing

Sydney and The Sense of Urgency

The Subconscious and Cinematography

The Hues in Carmy's Mind

Syd and Carmy- Romantic Beats

Mars and Venus

I wasn't Jealous or Anything

Jeff's Friend

The Painting

Sydney and Carmy Timeline

Fishes Opening Scene Analysis

[brainyraccoons]

Absolutely loving the fact that apparently there is a Hornblower discord. This fandom is doing so well despite how old the media is and that it didn't have a reboot, I'm so happy y'all 🥹

[girlfrom2001]

you, me, and the secrets we share with the sun.