IndigoBlue Chocolate Recipe – Galley Recipes
Lovesail member IndigoBlue has sent in this simple and quick recipe for homemade chocolates. Ideal for snacking on the hoof or when on night watch. Over to IndigoBlue:
VHF Radio Course
RYA – Marine Radio Short Range Certificate Course
I recently decided to attend an RYA VHF Radio Course to obtain my radio operators licence. The reason for this was three-fold. Continue reading
Crewing Opportunities Winter 2019
Here are just some of the crewing opportunities winter 2019 that have been posted by the Lovesail members recently. If you would like more details then just log into your Lovesail account and click on the Sailing and Crewing Events page. If you are not a member of Lovesail yet then come and take a look at our friendly sailing community. Continue reading
Linguine with Clams
Galley Recipe – Linguine with Clams
Lovesail member sailingsideways has sent in this delicious galley recipe that she cooks whilst living aboard her Cal39. This quick and simple recipe will make a delicious and nutritious meal after a busy day out cruising the Californian coast. Continue reading
The History of the Sea Shanty
Where did the sea shanty originate?
A shanty is a rhythmic work song, sung by labourers as they work in large groups at hard, repetitive work. The sea shanty was a song used by sailors as they went about their work onboard a ship. Continue reading
Faraway Islands Sailing Trip
Faraway Island Sailing Trip – October 2019
I’m a bit behind with the blogging this month due to a two-week sailing trip in the Ionian. Part of the trip included a few days in the Faraway Islands north of Corfu, Greece. Continue reading
Crewing Events Autumn 2019
Here a just a few of the Crewing Events posted by some of the Lovesail members for the Autumn. If you are looking to crew just login to your Lovesail account and click on the Sailing and Crewing Events section at the top. If you are not a member of Lovesail then join our friendly sailing community for dating, companionship and crewing opportunities.
The Origins of Gin
Popular among the sailing fraternity a gin and tonic has graced many a cockpit after a hard day racing around the cans. What are the origins of gin and why is gin so popular?
Yacht Rock
What is Yacht Rock?
Up until a few months ago, I hadn’t even heard of Yacht Rock. This may be due to my age (I was still listening to Disney soundtracks in the mid-70’s!), but I had to investigate, it sounded intriguing.
Freshwater under the Oceans
Freshwater under the Oceans
Some areas of the world have alarming levels of freshwater scarcity. Such locations are known to suffer severe droughts. Some soils that used to be highly fertile have also been reduced to deserts due to the lack of adequate freshwater. However, there is freshwater under the oceans, wells under the sea bed could hold the key to averting a water crisis. Continue reading