The archipelago is suspected to have been named by Captain James Cook supposedly in honour of the Royal Society, the sponsor of the first British scientific survey of the islands; however, Cook himself stated in his journal … . . . → Read More: My Favorite Views: French Polynesia – Map of the Society Islands
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However on 19 June 1770 Captain James Cook obviously did not share this opinion as he wrote in his journal: “This afternoon I went upon one of the highest hills over the harbour from which I had a perfect view of the inlet or … . . . → Read More: Cooktown and Cape York: So why is it called Grassy Hill …..? On 7 May 1770, Captain James Cook sailed along this part of the NSW Coastline, past Broken Bay. . . . → Read More: History Services Blog: Cape Three Points The HUGE volcanic plugs were named The Glasshouse Mountains by Captain James Cook when he sailed past in May 1770. He wrote the following in his journal: “These hills lie but a little way inland, and not far from each … . . . → Read More: Nice Glasshouse photos | Home Garden Kitchen Improvements While in Tahiti, Captain James Cook also witnessed surfing for the first time. . . . → Read More: Surfing Holidays » Surfing Holidays Early in the 20th century it was reported by Captain James Cook in his journal that he did see a canoeist catch a wave in Tahiti although sitting down. Yet again there ended up some early Polynesian watermen who had … . . . → Read More: The History Behind Stand Up Paddle Surfing | SUP Ocean Sweepers The HUGE volcanic plugs were named The Glasshouse Mountains by Captain James Cook when he sailed past in May 1770. He wrote the following in his journal: “These hills lie but a little way inland, and not far from each … . . . → Read More: Home Garden Kitchen Improvements » The Glasshouse Mountains … Captain Cook recorded in his journal “it turned out an excellent bird, far the best…that we have eat since we left England” [sic]. A culinary, if not cultural echo of Aboriginal Australians who have valued the Bustard as … . . . → Read More: The Australian Bustard: when being delicious is not a recipe for … Early in the 20th century it was reported by Captain James Cook in his journal that he did see a canoeist catch a wave in Tahiti while sitting down. Again there werepaddle some early Polynesian watermen who had seen canoe paddler’s … . . . → Read More: The History Behind Stand Up Paddle Surfing | p90x insanity Early in the 20th century it was reported by Captain James Cook in his journal that he did see a canoeist catch a wave in Tahiti while sitting down. Again there were some early Polynesian watermen who had seen canoe paddler’s paddle … . . . → Read More: The History Behind Stand Up Paddle Surfing | Rate Gears |
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