ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SKIFF
From French esquif, from Old Italian schifo a boat, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German schifship.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SKIFF»
Discover the use of
skiff in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
skiff and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Chris-Craft continued a relentless advertising program, pointing out the special
features of its Sea Skiff line. Each ad would present facts and details that
appealed to the more practical buyer, who would be inclined to consider this type
of craft.
Anthony S. Mollica Jack Savage
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Down the Nile: Alone in a Fisherman's
Skiff
Rosemary Mahoney was determined to take a solo trip down the Egyptian Nile in a small boat, even though civil unrest and vexing local traditions conspired to create obstacles every step of the way.
Glifford Jackson grew up with boats in his native New Zealand and developed an early interest in the design. In 1939 he set off by sea at the age of 17, to study naval architecture at Glasgow University in Scotland.
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Voyage in a Six-oared
Skiff to the Falls of Saint Anthony in ...
SIX-OARED SKIFF FALLS OF SAINT ANTHONY IN" 1817. BT MAJOR STEPHEN
H. LONG, TOPOGRAPHICAL ENGINEER UNITED STATES ARMY. WITH
INTRODUCTORY NOTE BY EDWARD D. NEILL, SECRETARY MINNESOTA ...
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Purse-seining with Small Boats
Always be prepared to face an emergency, if necessary by stopping the engine.
There are four ways of setting purse-seines. The first way is to use a skiff, or any
other small, auxiliary boat to help. The second way is to use only a buoy. The
third ...
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God Stories: Inspiring Encounters with the Divine
These are their stories.” —from the Introduction In God Stories, Jennifer Skiff shares the extraordinary experiences of people who have felt the power of God’s presence in their lives and been forever changed.
Take this flat-bottom skiff. A pretty ordinary looking affair, you may say. Sure. But it
got that way because every part of its design has been tested, over and over
again. Measuring 14', it's sturdy without being heavy. The cedar sides are /&"
thick; ...
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Observing Handbook and Catalogue of Deep-Sky Objects
This is the most detailed guide to observing galaxies, clusters and nebulae available in a single volume.
Christian B. Luginbuhl, Brian A. Skiff, 1998
For the amount of labor and expense involved, few other boats afford as much
genuine satisfaction as this 12-ft. sailing skiff, which I completed during a
vacation at the beach at an outlay of about $25 for materials. Practically every
part was ...
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Booktalks and Beyond: Promoting Great Genre Reads to Teens
Skiff Beaman wants to keep the family boat, the MaryRose,and his family afloat.
After the death of Skiff's mother, Skiff's father drinks and ignores his son and
livelihood. Skiff, harassed by the local bullies, turns to ninety-four-year-old Mr.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SKIFF»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
skiff is used in the context of the following news items.
Five men rescued after days adrift in South Pacific in small boat
Five men in a 14-foot aluminum skiff signal to the crew of an HC-130 from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point to be rescued 184 miles east northeast of ... «New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV, Jul 15»
Emergency starter Jimmy Skiff pitches Oilmen to victory over Joliet
WHITING — When Jimmy Skiff woke up on Wednesday morning, he had no idea he was going to be the starting pitcher for the Northwest Indiana Oilmen that ... «Chicago Tribune, Jun 15»
Woman Dies Following Collision Between Skiff, US Border Patrol …
A woman believed to be an undocumented immigrant died Thursday following a collision between a crowded smuggling skiff and a U.S. Border Patrol vessel off ... «KPBS, Jun 15»
As police make big marijuana bust, alleged farmer escapes in skiff …
Juneau police broke up a large illegal marijuana grow Friday afternoon, but the man believed to be the operation's farmer escaped in a skiff and was still at large ... «Juneau Empire, Jun 15»
Skiff approved to join Mercy
Approval for Skiff Medical Center to dispose of all assets, including real property to Mercy Medical Center was approved by the Newton City Council Monday. «Newton Daily News, May 15»
Seve Jarvin caps 7th JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff title
Sydney, Australia (February 22, 2015) – Gotta Love It 7's team of Seve Jarvin, Sam Newton and Scott Babbage officially became the 2015 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff ... «Scuttlebutt Sailing News, Feb 15»
Gotta Love It 7 does it again at JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship
Sydney, Australia (February 17, 2015) – Gotta Love It 7 scored her third consecutive win in the series when she dominated the 24-boat fleet in Race 3 of the ... «Scuttlebutt Sailing News, Feb 15»
Game On: JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship 2015
Sydney, Australia (February 13, 2015) – The 2015 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship got under way today when the 24-boat fleet lined up on Sydney Harbour ... «Scuttlebutt Sailing News, Feb 15»
Coast Guard Rescues 2 after Skiff Grounds in Alaska
Two boaters who were thrown overboard when their skiff ran aground near Sitka in Southeast Alaska were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard Saturday night. «Military.com, Dec 14»
Gearing up for new 18ft Skiff season
The 2014-2015 Season of 18ft Skiff Racing will begin Sunday (October 12) when the Australian 18 Footers League stages a 3-Buoys club trophy race on ... «Scuttlebutt Sailing News, Oct 14»
