Unit 1 : Mystery of Sea
What do you know about the Sea? Maybe in the sea have something you don’t know it.
Bermuda Triangle
The Bermuda Triangle, also known as
the Devil's Triangle, is
an undefined region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean where a number
of aircraft and ships are said to
have disappeared under mysterious circumstances. The triangle does not exist
according to the US Navy and the name
is not recognized by the US Board on Geographic Names.
Popular culture has attributed various disappearances to the paranormal or activity byextraterrestrial
beings. Documented
evidence indicates that a significant percentage of the incidents were
spurious, inaccurately reported, or embellished by later authors. In a 2013
study the World Wide Fund for Nature identified
the world’s 10 most dangerous waters for shipping, but the Bermuda Triangle was
not among them. Contrary to popular belief, insurance companies do not charge
higher premiums for shipping in this area
Explanations for The Bermuda Triangle
1. Sheer myth
The only explanation is no
explanation, that is to say, the Bermuda Triangle theory is based on
superstition that took hold of people’s imagination mostly starting in the 20th
century making the propensity people have to gravitate to tall tales the number
one reason the Bermuda Triangle story exists at all. Over time, writers took
previous claims of old, sailor tales and legends and even records by
Christopher Columbus himself of the area having “strange dancing lights on the
horizon” “flames in the sky” and “bizarre compass bearings” and continued to
embellish and add to the mystery with more up-to-date embellishments. Today it
is believed that what Columbus was observing were Taino natives cooking fires
from their canoes or on the beach. The compass readings were off because of a
miscalculation of the movement of a particular star, and the flames in the sky
were meteors falling to earth which are easily seen while at sea.
2.Humam Error
Human error is the
number one reason cited for losses of aircrafts and vessels at sea although
I’ll list it here as number two. Spatial disorientation and sensory confusion
is rare with pilots but are a well-known reason for a small percentage of
flying accidents with 87% of those accidents resulting in fatalities. Also the
fact that the area within the Bermuda Triangle receives a great deal of
traffic, more so than in other areas, leads to more accidents and
disappearances. Human error is most likely the number one cause of fatalities
but something even greater is really the cause for all the speculation.
3. Weather and rouge waves
Caribbean-Atlantic storms yield
unpredictable weather and waterspouts within the area of the Bermuda Triangle
making weather and rough waves one of the biggest causes of disappearances in
the Bermuda Triangle at number 3 by many scientists. According to Norman Hooke
who works for Lloyd’s Maritime Information Services in London, “The Bermuda
Triangle does not exist.” He says instead the incidents are weather-related
accidents. Destructive hurricanes in the area are well-documented occasions as
well as rogue waves that sink ships and oil platforms. Recent satellite
research has proven one single wave to reach as high as 80 feet or higher in
open ocean areas.
In conclusion
all cause "Methane Gas"
An explanation of the Bermuda Triangle as being a mysterious, ocean-eating triangle in the Atlantic is methane gas. An explanation for some disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle has focused on the presence of vast fields of a natural gas called methane. Laboratory experiments have proven that bubbles of methane could indeed sink a model ship by decreasing the density of the water with wreckage being very likely to rise to the surface to then be rapidly swept away by the Gulf Stream. It has additionally been proposed that these eruptions or ‘mud volcanoes’ can produce frothy water that is no longer capable of providing adequate buoyancy for ships causing them to sink very rapidly without warning. It has been proposed that this methane gas can also effect planes as well as ships. Publications by the USGS describes large stores of undersea hydrates worldwide but according to other papers, no large release of gas is believed to have occurred in the Bermuda Triangle for the past 15,000 years. No release or just no records?
An explanation of the Bermuda Triangle as being a mysterious, ocean-eating triangle in the Atlantic is methane gas. An explanation for some disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle has focused on the presence of vast fields of a natural gas called methane. Laboratory experiments have proven that bubbles of methane could indeed sink a model ship by decreasing the density of the water with wreckage being very likely to rise to the surface to then be rapidly swept away by the Gulf Stream. It has additionally been proposed that these eruptions or ‘mud volcanoes’ can produce frothy water that is no longer capable of providing adequate buoyancy for ships causing them to sink very rapidly without warning. It has been proposed that this methane gas can also effect planes as well as ships. Publications by the USGS describes large stores of undersea hydrates worldwide but according to other papers, no large release of gas is believed to have occurred in the Bermuda Triangle for the past 15,000 years. No release or just no records?
Unit 2 : Full Moon Party
Let's enjoy at Kon Phangan in Thailand.
Koh Phangan is a very special place, there are few places in this world where you can live out your desert island dreams of palm trees and white sand beaches, and still have a blinding night out at a rocking party every month. With the global notoriety that the Full Moon Party has gained as being one of the biggest and best beach bashes in the world, we get more than our fair share of hedonists gracing our shores. Each year the scene here grows with the ever-increasing number of party faithful that return, bringing their mates and spreading the vibe.
Haad Rin is home to the Full Moon Party and also houses about 3-5000 rather mad people; it is the island's nightlife capital and has Koh Phangan's biggest concentration of beach clubs that collectively put on the ultimate travellers get together. There are over 12 major sound systems running the length of Had Rin beach, catering for 8000 to 12,000 punters in low season, 15,000 to 20,000 in high season and up to 30,000 at New Year. Within this transient crowd of party animals some highly talented DJ's pass through, banging out their wares to the raging lunar explorers that have landed on planet party.
Entrance Fee
There is 100 THB entrance fee for full moon party. You can buy food & drinks from any bers or stalls on the beach and around the area.
The Party Time
The full moon party starts from dusk on the date of the party and last until the afternoon of the next day.
The Most Popular Drinks
Most stalls sell whisky (Thai,Scott,Vodka,etc.),ice ,coke,and red bull together in a bucket. The price are varities from 200 THB - 350 THB per bucket.
Unit 3 : Extreme Sports
Extreme Sports in The Sea
1. Flyboard
Unit 4 : King of Thailand
H.M. The King: Regatta Royal Patron And A Gold-Medal Sailor
By Peter Cummins
It was 16 December, 1967, when world sporting history was established right here in Thailand: it was an occasion that probably will never be equalled. At the National Stadium, on that day, His Majesty the
King and his eldest daughter, Princess Ubolratana, mounted the winners' podium, to receive a gold
medal from Her Majesty Queen Sirikit.
The occasion was the Awards Ceremony of the Fourth South East Asia Peninsular Games (now known as the South East Asian (SEA) Games). King Bhumibhol, racing OK dinghy number 27 and Princess Ubolratana sailing OK 18, finished equal first in the OK Dinghy Division of those Games.
It was only in the last race where the Princess, trailing father, with the late Dr Rachot Kanjanavanit in
the lead, spotted a slight wind-shift, tacked on it on the last beat to the finish line. Although with her
light frame, she was overwhelmed by the 20-knot north-easterly, the Princess compensated by
displaying incredible sailing skills – and she was all of 16-years-of age. The Princess crossed the fleet,
to finish first and equal on points with the King who still trailed Dr Rachot, in third place.
When a father and daughter finish equal first in an international yachting competition, it is history. But,
when the equal winners are a King and his daughter, the Princess, it is immortal. That day, 16
December, thirty-seven years ago, has now been enshrined as Thailand's National Sports Day, in
honour of the occasion.
It was actually M.C. Bhisatej Rajani who introduced the King to sailing - perhaps by default. In early
1963, the King was rowing off the Klai Kangwol Palace, when he passed Prince Bhisatej sailing along
- VERY SLOWLY.
Upon arriving back at the beach, the King examined M.C. Bhisatej's boat and thought there must be a way of sailing faster. That started the interest and together they built a number of boats in a room at the
Chitrladr Palace in Bangkok, using the Palace 'moat' to test some of the dinghies.
The King and Prince Bhisatej sailed the King's Enterprise, "the Rajpatan" and, later, in April 1966, in
the single-handed OK dinghies they had also built, they sailed across the Gulf from Klai Kangwol to
Toey Harbour, Sattahip.
This gruelling crossing has been commemorated each year as the "Vega Rudder" race, so named after the King presented the dinghy's rudder, as a perpetual trophy.
During the 1960s, the Royal family often went to sail at the newly-formed Varuna Marine Club at
South Pattaya and many there, including such visiting Royalty as UK's Prince Philip and the then
Danish Princess - now Queen Margrethe II - enjoyed the hospitality and camaraderie of the Thai Royal Family.
In recognition of the King's prowess as a dinghy sailor - and his great contributions to sports, generally - at the time of his fifth cycle, 60th birthday in December, 1987, the International Olympic Committee
awarded the "Insignia of the Olympic Order" - the only reigning Monarch ever to receive such and
honour.
That was also the occasion of the inaugural Phuket King's Cup Regatta, now entering its 23rd sailing.
We were, indeed, very fortunate when His majesty agreed to become the Regatta's Revered Patron and,
each year, through His Personal Representative (Rear Admiral Momluang Usni Pramoj) His Majesty
graciously bestows the handsome permanent King's Cup Trophy to each year's winners.
Present By
Miss Wilailuk Chakawut M.6/3 No.18
Miss Chutikarn Lumjeak M.6/3 No. 23
Miss Mukda Matnok M.6/3 No. 29
Miss Natnicha Sukjai M.6/3 No. 30
Miss Chayanit Kulpadit M.6/3 No. 31
Miss Praparat Minsai M.6/3 No. 40
