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A quiet moment to say thank you
December, 2025 As the holiday season gently arrives, we find ourselves reflecting—not just on a year gone by, but on the people who made it meaningful. You. Your support, encouragement, and belief in Rising Wings have meant more to us than words can fully express. Every message, every share, every conversation, every moment of trust—you’ve been with us on this journey, and we are deeply grateful. Because of you, Rising Wings has traveled far and wide. Since beginning our film festival journey in 2024, the film has received 36 awards including Grand Prize for Best TV Documentary at the Culver City Film Festival in Los Angeles and 11 finalist selections across the U.S. and around...
A nautical nirvana from sea to land – A boater’s rendezvous with Istanbul, Ankara, and Cappadocia, Turkiye – Part 3
Estimated reading time: 18 minutes – ABR* – Welcome to Part 3 of our rendezvous, this time with Ankara and Cappadocia. After the mesmerizing beauty of the Bosphorus and the vibrant life of Istanbul, we now venture inland to the historical tapestry of Central Anatolia. Here, amidst the windswept plains and rolling hills, our story continues, weaving through the ancient narratives of Ankara and the mystical allure of Cappadocia. As we leave the coastal splendors behind, we step into a realm where time unfolds in layers, each layer revealing a different epoch of human civilization. Anatolia, the land where history speaks through its silent stones and echoes in its majestic landscapes As we traverse from...
Sailing into the historic charm of Savannah, GA – A boater’s passport to Georgia’s oldest city and its southern elegance
Estimated reading time: 11 minutes – SBFL* Stop 34 – Planning to visit – As I imagined easing the wheel starboard, navigating our vessel along the snaking route of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) from Thunderbolt, I chuckled at an old boating joke, “Why don’t secrets work on a boat? Because they always leak!” Yes, friends, the puns are as abundant as the natural beauty on the ICW, and I promise they’ll get better as we get closer to our next destination: the enchanting city of Savannah, Georgia. Docking at Savannah would be a pleasure. From the bustling Savannah City Dock to the quieter Thunderbolt Marina just a little further downriver, Savannah is an inviting city. ...
