Boats For Sale on Lovesail – Classified Section
We have a few boats for sale posted by our Lovesail members in the classified section. Here are a few that have been listed recently. Continue reading
Crewing Opportunities Spring 2021
Crewing Opportunities Spring 2021
Here are just a few of the recent crewing opportunities for Spring 2021 that have been posted on Lovesail by the members. To see these and other log into your account and go the Sailing and Crewing Events Section. Continue reading
Whatever Floats Your Boat
One of the most interesting aspects of running Lovesail is learning about the many and varied jobs that the members have. We have members from so many different walks of life. Many are business owners running small to medium-sized businesses, so it’s always nice to help new sailing-related businesses with a shout-out and, in this case, the members can benefit too. Continue reading
Valentine’s Day traditions around the world
Unusual Valentine’s Day traditions around the world
Many countries celebrate Valentine’s Day. Whilst in the UK we tend to buy cards, flowers and chocolates for our Valentines, other countries have other Valentine’s Day traditions to show their love to their Valentine. Continue reading
Unusual Nautical Terms
Unusual Nautical Terms Onboard a Boat or Ship
Here are some of the more unusual nautical terms used aboard a seafaring vessel.
BaggyWrinkle
A baggywrinkle is a material, often old or scrap rope, that is used to wrap around parts of the rigging or mooring lines to prevent chaffing. Continue reading
Vegetarian Bolognese
Vegetarian Bolognese Sauce
There is great excitement tinged with sadness in our house this evening. My daughter, of nearly 23 years, is preparing to leave home to live in London! Continue reading
Crewing Opportunities – Winter 2020
Crewing Opportunities Winter 2020 – Here are a few of our top picks from the crewing section on Lovesail. If you are interested in any of the posts then log into your Lovesail account and either go to the crewing section or contact the member directly. Continue reading
The Foundations of the East India Company
The 16th century paved the way for the East India Company, which would become one of the most notorious organizations in history. It was a hotbed of naval exploration. Our oceans belonged to Portugal and Spain, as they blazed trails through unchartered seas. Such was their dominance they agreed to split the world in half with the Treaty of Tordesillas, 1494. Continue reading
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
CO Awareness Week Monday 23rd to Sunday 29th November 2020
This week sees the start of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week in the UK. Here is a reminder of the dangers of carbon monoxide and why you should be aware of it in confined spaces like a boat. Continue reading
The Challenger Deep
The Deepest Ocean Area – The Challenger Deep
“…we have better maps of the surface of Mars and the moon than we do the bottom of the ocean. We know very, very little about most of the ocean.” Gene Feldman. Continue reading