Definitions
Sorry, no definitions found. You may find more data at eilean.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word Eilean.
Examples
-
"I chose 'Eilean', so the whole name means 'the turtle from the island'."
-
The love affair between ardent yachtsman Angelo Bonati and Eilean, a 72-foot two-masted Bermudian ketch, designed and built in 1936 by the legendary Scottish boat yard William Fife, began one spring day on the Caribbean island of Antigua in 2006.
For Fixer-Uppers, It's All Hands on Deck Christine Pirovolakis 2011
-
Panerai Eilean undergoing extensive restoration work at the Francesco Del Carlo shipyard.
For Fixer-Uppers, It's All Hands on Deck Christine Pirovolakis 2011
-
"Classic yachts like the Eilean are not just an extraordinary example of craftsmanship but also bring a part of sailing history and tradition to life which would otherwise be lost."
For Fixer-Uppers, It's All Hands on Deck Christine Pirovolakis 2011
-
Eilean, whose design was inspired by the elegant J-Class yachts that competed in the America's Cup during the 1930s, was in the hands of Antigua resident John Shearer when Mr. Bonati discovered it.
For Fixer-Uppers, It's All Hands on Deck Christine Pirovolakis 2011
-
For more than three decades he operated Eilean as a charter boat; the yacht's 15 minutes of fame came when it served as the set prop for English pop group Duran Duran in their music video "Rio."
For Fixer-Uppers, It's All Hands on Deck Christine Pirovolakis 2011
-
And though there are steep stretches Eilean Arran means "the high island" in Gaelic, the road clings to the coast, making most of the going easy.
-
His book The Mystery of Eilean Mor with Gary Crew was selected as a notable book by the CBC, shortlisted for the Aurealis Award and won the 2006 Crichton award.
-
His book The Mystery of Eilean Mor with Gary Crew was selected as a notable book by the CBC, shortlisted for the Aurealis Award and won the 2006 Crichton award.
-
His book The Mystery of Eilean Mor with Gary Crew was selected as a notable book by the CBC, shortlisted for the Aurealis Award and won the 2006 Crichton award.
April 2008 2008
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.