Origami
Our fascination with origami started on a rainy day in January in Bouron, France. Bored to death, with no other materials than old magazines, and practically flooded due to the rain, folding a paper boat is the first thing that…
If the gods don’t like you, they give you a boat
‘If the gods don’t like you, they give you a boat.’ – Mr. Gray On a nice summer day most people like to be out on the water, having fun in a boat. But boats tend to be expensive…
Davy Jones’ Locker
If a ship sinks, sailors will say that the boat and its crew have gone to Davy Jones’ Locker. Although Davy Jones is referred to as an evil sea spirit who lurks at the bottom of the sea and takes…
Breton stripes for safety
Where do the Breton stripes find their origin? Well, as the name states, in Breton (formerly known as Brittany) in France. The fishermen in the beginning of the 19th century wore striped woollen shirts called marinière or matelot. These sturdy…