squalls

Squalls

Squalls – What are they?

Look out – there’s a squall coming your way!  Squalls can occur in any hemisphere as a sharp and sudden increase in wind speed. They’re often associated with oncoming changes in the weather like rain showers or thunderstorms and can also occur before snowstorms. Squalls provide a sustained increase in wind speed but may also have gusts of higher speeds within them.

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the pilgrim's passage

The Pilgrim’s Passage

The Pilgrim’s Passage of 1620

At this time of year, it is traditional to cast our thoughts to the colonists who founded America. Although the story of pilgrims leaving Britain is well known it is sometimes difficult to imagine. However, in the county of Devon in the South West of England lies a beautiful small town called Dartmouth. Dartmouth nestles close to the open sea amongst the wooded green hills alongside the delightful River Dart. It remains a small but significant historic town of England and was an important trading port for nearly 900 years. In times gone by traders and sailors left Dartmouth to travel and explore the world.

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winter crewing posts

Winter Crewing Posts

Winter Crewing Posts 2016

Here are a few of the Winter Crewing Posts from Lovesail members.  If you are interested then just log into your Lovesail account and visit the Crewing section.

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excellence of dart

Excellence of Dart Skippered Charter

The Excellence of Dart Skippered Charter on a Luxury Yacht

UK Circumnavigation

Learn to sail, take the helm, hone your skills, build your experience, crunch some hours and/or just relax and have fun with your friends aboard the 58-foot luxury sloop Excellence of Dart.

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crewing posts march 2016

Crewing Posts March 2016

Crewing Posts March 2016 from Lovesail Members

Here are some of the crewing posts March 2016 from the Lovesail Members.  If you would like more details then please login to your Lovesail account and visit the Crewing Section.

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