Re: [ietf-sailors] another year, another three meetings

Scott Brim <scott.brim@gmail.com> Wed, 13 January 2010 18:07 UTC

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Bob Hinden allegedly wrote on 01/13/2010 12:47 EST:
>> Finally, I have no clue if Beijing offers any sailing possibilities.
> 
> They have boats like this available:
> 
>   http://www.beijing-visitor.com/index.php?cID=417&pID=1323

iirc a philosopher said "the water supports the ship of state, but the
water has waves that can sink it", and the Empress Dowager created this
concrete boat as a response.

> There is a big lake in the middle of the city and one can rent boats.  See:
> 
>   http://www.tour-beijing.com/attraction_guide/boat_cruising_on_the_shichahai_lake.php

I suggest finding a place where you can rent radio-controlled sailboats.